Seat belts in a 66 [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: Seat belts in a 66


frankiblu
Feb 12th, 08, 10:36 AM
what kind of seat belts were in a 66 chevelle were they 3 point with shoulder or just lap belts and were they retractable?????

BillsCamino
Feb 12th, 08, 12:14 PM
A 2 point lap belt and the outer front seat ones are retractable.

RedElky
Feb 12th, 08, 6:41 PM
I thought that the latter model 66's had a shoulder belt as an option...or am I mistaken on that??

AZCamino
Feb 12th, 08, 7:26 PM
Standard belts were 2 point and non-retractable. Custom Deluxe belts were 2 point with retractors.

I think I've seen a shoulder harness option listed late in 66.

frankiblu
Feb 12th, 08, 7:30 PM
Thanks for the info. When I bought the car the belts were in the trunk and they looked horrible I didnt even look at them I just threw them in the garbage. I was thinking 3 point belts but now I know

SebJr
Feb 12th, 08, 8:08 PM
The custom deluxe also were different in the style of the buckle ;)

MalibuSeaS
Feb 12th, 08, 8:14 PM
I believe 1966 was the 1st year that seatbelts were mandatory. Someone, correct me if I'm wrong.:pout: