1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

[Glen C.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Reba,

The bottom 2/3 of the middle digit has faded. It very well could be an E.

Thanks,

Glen

[Glen C.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Alan,

Thanks. that helps. I think that middle position is a E for sure after seeing your label.

Glen

[Glen C.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Reba,

Looks like I'm batting .500. I got one of the shoulder belts off and mananged to get it to extend enough to see the label and It's a Firestone #1542 with a code of 11 B 75. Strangely enough looking at the bolt chart in Dr. Rebuild the mounting bolt appears to be rom a 1981. Guess I'm in the market for a correct set of shoulder belts.

Glen

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Reba,

Looks like I'm batting .500. I got one of the shoulder belts off and mananged to get it to extend enough to see the label and It's a Firestone #1542 with a code of 11 B 75. Strangely enough looking at the bolt chart in Dr. Rebuild the mounting bolt appears to be rom a 1981. Guess I'm in the market for a correct set of shoulder belts.

Glen

Are they the correct color?
Think about contacting Charlie at Seatbelt City and having the labels swapped. Far cheaper.

[Glen C.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Hi Patrick,

They are the same color but the male connector on the shoulder doesn't have the slot to fit over the knob on the lap belt - just a rectangular cut out. I'm not familiar with the configuration of the belts on a 75 but to me the male end of these apprear to be the same as a lap belt.

I've spoken with Charlie and was pulling the belts to send to him for work.

Thanks,

Glen

[Reba W.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Glen, can you post a picture of the hardware on the end? Is this a coupe or convertible?

[Glen C.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Reba,

It is a coupe. Photos attached. I'm wondering if someone just jerry rigged something in the past. Problem is there is no way this would work with the lap belts.

Glen

[Glen C.]

Re: 1972 Seat Belt Date Codes

Reba,

I'm having problems posting pictures. I've sent photos to you via email.

Glen