[Red69]

Well as may be the case for many guys my WIFE wants to know if I can install shoulder belts in our 69 malibu convertible. Does anyone know if that is even possible?

 

[Bill Pritchard]

It should be possible, because as I recall, they were an option (albeit a seldom ordered one) from the factory in 69. I believe I saw a set offered on eBay several weeks ago; seems to me they were out of a Pontiac LeMans convert. There might even be an illustration for the mounting in the factory assembly manual.

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Bill Pritchard
69 SS396 Convertible
"Life is short; eat dessert first." - Ogden Nash
My low tech web page

 

[jrb56]

http://www.krebsclassic.com/seatbelts.htm

scroll 1/2 way down..... just fess up 175, and they are yours...

Joe

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Joe Beyer
1969 Malibu Convertible (kinda)
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/convtrailer.jpg
Home Page

 

[Red69]

Thanks Joe and Bill I'll look into how much she really wants them. Plus how difficult are they to install?

 

[davisrus]

I have shoulder belts in my 64 ElCamino. I got them from a 90 S10 in a junkyard. I welded a large washer to a nut and then welded it into the pillar. I'm not sure how well they would do in a crash. I hope I never find out. They look very strong, they are comfortable, and I figure they have got to be better than a lap belt.