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1965 1966 seat belt question...

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by jntmjt1, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. Jan 28, 2008 #1
    jntmjt1

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    Hi,

    I know the 65-66's used a few different styles of seat belts. Take a look at the picture below. My question is did any of the styles used taper down at the latch/leather area the way these do, or were all the styles the same 3 inch width all the way across at the buckle.

    I realize the ones in the picture are not original.

    Thanks for your help,
    John Thomas

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  2. Jan 29, 2008 #2
    s2ms

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    While I hate to say "never" concerning early Shelbys, I will say I have never seen an original 65-66 belt that narrowed down at the latch like your picture.
     
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    shlby66

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    I just checked a spare set of belts that I have.

    1. They are not necked down that narrow at the hardware. The inside
    opening that the webbing goes thru is 3" long.

    2. The leathers are approximately 3 5/8" wide. And dyed black.

    3. The stiching pattern is not correct for a set of '65/'66 belts.

    4. The stiching should be black thread.

    shlby66
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2008 #4
    eljimb0

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    My stitching is black on one side and what looks like army dark green on the other..
    jimbo
    (they are real)
     
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