Seat Belt Set - 1974 Gran Torino

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   Hey All,

Sending in my seat belt set to get restored/re-webbed hopefully this week. I have a 74 Gran Torino, 2 door hardtop, front split/folding bench seat. Would appreciate if you could take quick look at the pics and let me know if I am missing any pieces?

Also, see the pics of the retractors and some belts that have cracked plastic. Would be curious to know if anyone has these plastic pieces available? My first go to for parts is always going to be John, but curious if folks could dig around to see if they have any of these available. Thanks in advance!

-Mike

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torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Seat Belt Set - 1974 Gran Torino Posted: 04-May-2021 at 10:28AM
	Hey All, Sending in my seat belt set to get restored/re-webbed hopefully this week. I have a 74 Gran Torino, 2 door hardtop, front split/folding bench seat. Would appreciate if you could take quick look at the pics and let me know if I am missing any pieces? Also, see the pics of the retractors and some belts that have cracked plastic. Would be curious to know if anyone has these plastic pieces available? My first go to for parts is always going to be John, but curious if folks could dig around to see if they have any of these available. Thanks in advance! -Mike
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

Steve M. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1604	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve M. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-May-2021 at 11:46AM
	Hey Mike, From what I see, it's all there.
	Steve M.

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5309	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-May-2021 at 12:16PM
	It looks complete to me. Who's doing the seatbelt resto? Make sure you post the results, it's something I have through about having done.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

72 RS 351 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72 RS 351 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-May-2021 at 1:25PM
	I look forward to how that turns out. I've also wondered what the differences are from the earlier type of 72/73's, so which type people like better?
	*Don* 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W

torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-May-2021 at 2:34PM
	@ Vince - These guys are a bit pricey, but have come with great recommendations from multiple sources I have talked to. I'm still waiting on a quote, but I'm assuming it will be anywhere from $700-1,000. https://www.ssnake-oyl.com/
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

torinomike650 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03-March-2019 Location: Palo Alto, CA Status: Offline Points: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote torinomike650 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-May-2021 at 2:36PM
	Does anyone know the difference between 74/75 VS. 76? My belts came out of a 76 with the colored buckles. I'm told 74-75, the buckles are same style except chrome. Can anyone confirm if this is correct? Or are they the aviator style buckles? I'm aiming to replicate a 75 with my S&H Torino.
	Mike 1974 Ford Gran Torino

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14469	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-May-2021 at 8:49PM
	difference is in the buckle fitment and the buckle cover 74's were either style! earlier style had a wide black aluminum buckle housing and the later style are like yours ... some black cover by the release button, some brushed chrome
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION