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Bob NH · 06-22-2019, 05:35 PM

For a 42-47 pickup, what length belt should a person order ?

petehoovie · 06-22-2019, 05:37 PM

What is your waist size?

51 MERC-CT · 06-22-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob NH

For a 42-47 pickup, what length belt should a person order ?

Too many variables, (2 point, 3 point? etc.,etc and yes, waist size)
Where mounted, how mounted ?

19Fordy · 06-22-2019, 07:29 PM

For plain old lap seat belts here's a starter. Google provides more answers.
You could also mock up a set using rope.
https://oemseatbelts.com/pages/measure-seat-belts

paul2748 · 06-22-2019, 07:52 PM

Get the longest ones you can. So you MAY have a little extra, better than buying something that is too short for a rotund passenger

51504bat · 06-22-2019, 09:58 PM

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I ordered the 74" total length lap belts for my '39 p/u from these guys in Oceanside: https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/product/1800-74.html
They work fine for both my 36" gut and my more petite wife. All in all I'm happy with them. You can if you want customize the lengths but I didn't feel the need.

Tinker · 06-22-2019, 10:07 PM

Go 3 point if you can.

Bob NH · 06-23-2019, 06:31 AM

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I have a 36" waist and hope to attach through the small reinforcing plate under the cab floor behind the gas tank. I would like three point but cab is all finished inside so will settle for lap belts only.

19Fordy · 06-23-2019, 07:53 AM

If you install lap belts, use belts that are 3 in. wide, if possible. Use longer 74 in. belts. Consider front seat belt track travel.
https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/i-304...tegory:1389191 Below is an installation tip if you don't have a helper. The sticky tape holds the big washer in place and prevents the big washer from spinning when tightening the bolt from inside the car.
Do not fasten belts to your frame and be careful not to drill holes into components under the floor pan. Last photo shows that I used two big fender washers in addition to the washers supplied.

06-22-2019, 05:35 PM	#1
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Seat belt length ? For a 42-47 pickup, what length belt should a person order ?

06-22-2019, 05:37 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,081	Re: Seat belt length ? What is your waist size? __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 06-22-2019 at 05:55 PM.

06-22-2019, 07:29 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: Seat belt length ? For plain old lap seat belts here's a starter. Google provides more answers. You could also mock up a set using rope. https://oemseatbelts.com/pages/measure-seat-belts

06-22-2019, 07:52 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,980	Re: Seat belt length ? Get the longest ones you can. So you MAY have a little extra, better than buying something that is too short for a rotund passenger __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

06-22-2019, 09:58 PM	#6
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,014	Re: Seat belt length ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I ordered the 74" total length lap belts for my '39 p/u from these guys in Oceanside: https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/product/1800-74.html They work fine for both my 36" gut and my more petite wife. All in all I'm happy with them. You can if you want customize the lengths but I didn't feel the need. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

06-22-2019, 10:07 PM	#7
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Seat belt length ? Go 3 point if you can.

06-23-2019, 06:31 AM	#8
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Re: Seat belt length ? Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I have a 36" waist and hope to attach through the small reinforcing plate under the cab floor behind the gas tank. I would like three point but cab is all finished inside so will settle for lap belts only.