Author Topic: C3 seat frame with seat belt holes (Read 17918 times)

Ollie68 · « **on:** October 08, 2018, 10:29:49 AM »

G'day all,

I'm helping a mate get his C3 back on the road and need to fit seat belts which of course have to be lap / sash. Originally the car only had lap belts and has no upper mount for the belt to attach to so I need either a pair or one upper seat frame so I cam modify the existing seats and fit the seat belt holes or if some has two swap them over? Please txt 0427 527237 or email ollie68@bigpond.com .
if you have any or any clues who might here is Australia please drop us line. Reconditioned are available ex USA for $180 usd if I get stuck.

Cheers Ollie

MY081 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2018, 01:52:26 PM »

I'm sure Mr fixalot will get intouch with you . He is the man to talk to Phone Geoff 0417473492 Good Luke .Ray

Ollie68 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2018, 01:56:01 PM »

I know Geoff does the seat belts but I need the seat upper frames as seat belts have already been supplied.

RHD.68.l89 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2018, 04:43:51 PM »

What year C3? 68's are allowed lap only. Pre ADR. the Sash mounted to the top of the rear wheel arch. It wont pass if the belt is mounted to the top of the seat.
http://image.superchevy.com/f/9190902+w640+h640+q80+re0+cr1+st0/sucp_0712_03_z%2Bc3_corvette_seatbelt_install%2B.jpg

bfit · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2018, 06:56:01 PM »

Is the car registered.
Bfit

Ollie68 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2018, 11:52:50 PM »

Okay, its an imported car thats yet to be registered and its a 71.
What im looking for is one or two of these, nothing else.

Cheers Ollie

sirfixalot · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2018, 09:21:19 AM »

Hi Ollie if you are going to go with belts thru seats you will need the escutcheon which screws on back side of seat & also there is an internal slide for webbing to run over thru seat frame I have a full set new in bags here if you are interested give me a call. The window in the diecast metal trim strip on the front side can be drilled & filed out quite easily

Ollie68 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2018, 10:59:41 AM »

Thanks Geoff,
Unfortunately I have too go with through the seat as there is no upper mount at the top of the pillar for the upper section to bolt to.
I've got all the bits I need and have removed the die cast section you mentioned all ready.
It was only when I removed the covers I found I was in the sh#t

If I cant find any here in aus I will order a reco set from the US.

Cheers Ollie

RHD.68.l89 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2018, 11:30:26 AM »

Ollie, I have some C3 seats which may be suitable, I will look at them tonight

sirfixalot · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:34:43 PM »

I have a solution for mount on pillar using the belts you have if that will work for you

sirfixalot · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2018, 02:35:56 PM »

So are you saying some seat backs come with hole for belt & some dont ?

bfit · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2018, 03:54:13 PM »

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This would be work investigating

bfit · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2018, 08:07:39 PM »

If you need a pair of seats I have two out of a 70 model.
I’ll post a photo tomorrow to show you how my lap/sash seat belts look
Bfit

Ollie68 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2018, 08:23:44 PM »

Quote from: sirfixalot on October 09, 2018, 02:35:56 PM

So are you saying some seat backs come with hole for belt & some dont ?

Thats right, I dunno why or how but if you ordered lap sash you got the holy seat for the belt to go through.

bfit · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2018, 08:26:04 PM »

Quote from: Ollie68 on October 09, 2018, 08:23:44 PM

Thats right, I dunno why or how but if you ordered lap sash you got the holy seat for the belt to go through.

I agree with sirfix

Ollie68 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2018, 08:29:01 PM »

Quote from: Bfit on October 09, 2018, 08:07:39 PM

If you need a pair of seats I have two out of a 70 model.
I’ll post a photo tomorrow to show you how my lap/sash seat belts look
Bfit

I have a pair of seats that are out of the car but the seat belts that have been supplied are designed to go through the seat, not around it.
Its not uncommon for the seat belts to go through the seats.

Ollie68 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2018, 09:33:50 PM »

Quote from: sirfixalot on October 09, 2018, 02:34:43 PM

I have a solution for mount on pillar using the belts you have if that will work for you

Id be keen to have a look at it?

bfit · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2018, 09:44:12 PM »

I think you could argue, to only have a lap belt , fixalot would know about that.
Your pre 72 a lot depends on who does your blue slip and their knowledge of the laws.

Even though you say your car is a 71 model if it was manufactured in 1970 , like a lot of 71 models were, by Australian law the car is a 1970 model .if manufactured in 1970.
This is an important fact when you are arguing your point at registration time.
Bfit

Ollie68 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2018, 09:46:45 PM »

Quote from: Bfit on October 09, 2018, 09:44:12 PM

I think you could argue to only have a lap belt , fixalot would know about that.
Your pre 72 a lot depends on who does your blue slip and their knowledge of the laws.
Bfit

Not a hope down here in Mexico ( Vic )
Its has to have lap sash inertia belts.
Pre 68 no worries but anything from Jan 1 1969 and its gotta meet the ADR's.

bfit · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2018, 09:56:12 PM »

I’ll get you a photo of my set up. It’s a variation on fixalots method
If your handy with tooling it’s not hard to make it look stock.
I personally don’t like the anchor point on the rear lounge compartment floor.
Mine is mounted on the bottom of the pillar .
A photo is worth a thousand words as they say.
Tomorrow
Bfit
Ps fixalot can supply you a kit do do the job