1960 Seat Belt Labels

[Joe M.]

Is there one Irving Air Chute label on each of the four belt pieces?

[Bob B.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Joe,

Yes, one per piece. Here are pics of two labels. One was used from 58-mid-60 and the other in late 60 into part of 61. Also, the male piece of the seat belt attaches to the transmission tunnel side of the seats, not the opposite as the AIM shows.

Bob

[Bob B.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Oops! Here are the pics!

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

If I remember a recent post, the labels are on the underside of the belt when it is worn. Correct?

There was a post that showed the label sewed on 21" from the buckle, but the location on the male end was not listed. How many inches separates the back of the male connector from the top of the label?

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Is the underside of the buckle (part that raises up) painted initerior color as well as the top of the buckle?

[Bill M.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

There was a post that showed the label sewed on 21" from the buckle, but the location on the male end was not listed. How many inches separates the back of the male connector from the top of the label?

Here's from a '59; 3-1/2 inches:

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Thank you Bill for the excellent photo.

[Robert B.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Is the underside of the buckle (part that raises up) painted initerior color as well as the top of the buckle?

Joe,

Here is a picture of the underside of the buckle for my '60 as they came back from restoration. The underside of the buckle is painted red. There is some reflection on the base of the buckle which is all chrome. Hope the picture helps.

[Brad H.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Ok I'm confused about the location of the male vs female, on the door side for the male as per Aim but now the opposite? what good good is this damn Aim book? what is correct for judging, I'm seeing all pics of top flight cars with the aim as being right. Thanks, Brad

[Bob B.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Brad,

The AIM is what was envisioned by the engineers. The car is what was done by the production line guys, usually because it was easier. For whatever reason, they did it opposite of the AIM. Every original car I've seen has the male portions inboard. That's what's judged.

Good luck!

Bob

[John F.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Joe, Both of my original 62 belts have the tag sewn like this.

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Obviously some variance in position since Bill M's '59 had the label sewn at 3.5 inches. Plus/minus 1/2" won't make much difference. My biggest problem is finding 6-bar weave and not paying over $500 for reddish-orange color. Since my car is a driver, I won't pay that much; so I am probably stuck with 4-bar weave repro belts.

[Robert K.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Are Irving Air Chute labels repoed? If so who?

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

All of the major parts dealers have them for sale.

[Loren S.]

Re: 1960 Seat Belt Labels

Do any of the vendors have the early label for sale? I've only seen the later label repoed on the websites (CC, Paragon).