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Richster
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Since I had the interior done, and have taken a few pics, I realized that I have to change out the seat belts!
The stock ones are beat,  and I am looking to go to black, front and back.
If anyone has a lead on a source please hook me up!! 
I am looking for new, or if used in the condition of Holy Immaculacy!
Black is the color, it will really look good with the interior, the backs are perfect
But wont match, but I am in a serious quest for the fronts.
Thanks,
Jones’n Junkie!
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Al Hasse
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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You may want to check out Hawks. That's where I got my seat covers. They carry new and used parts, you might have to give them a call for special items/colors.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/
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alloy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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You might want to consider 4th gen front belts. Pretty easy upgrade and only one retractor to deal with.
They are plentiful in the yards.
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Alphius
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:05 am Post subject: |
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| alloy wrote: | You might want to consider 4th gen front belts. Pretty easy upgrade and only one retractor to deal with.
They are plentiful in the yards. |
Am I in a very small minority that loves the dual-retractor belts? What's the big deal about switching to the fourthgen style? The dual retractors have a stylish buckle arrangement, they are functional, self-adjusting, and they confuse my friends.  What's not to like? To me they are part of what makes my thirdgen unique.
Rich, I'd say your best bet is to call Hawk's Thirdgen and also keep a close eye on Thirdgen.org for people parting out low-mile black interior cars.
Just don't settle for anything but the best, because the search will be worth it when you find what you are looking for.  It may take a little while.
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d00012
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:19 am Post subject: |
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| There is also ThirdgenRanch.com. They always have sales going on. |
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Richster
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Hey thanks guys, I truly appreciate you input for sure!
I had not thought about going to a 4th gen!
Hawks I will try and thirdgenranch is a new one!
Thanks again everyone, the hunt is on!
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alloy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:15 am Post subject: |
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| Alphius wrote: |
Am I in a very small minority that loves the dual-retractor belts? What's the big deal about switching to the fourthgen style? The dual retractors have a stylish buckle arrangement, they are functional, self-adjusting, and they confuse my friends. What's not to like? To me they are part of what makes my thirdgen unique.
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The belts in my car are out of a 01 maro. So 9 years old verses 23 years old. I could never find a good left 3rd gen belt in black that wasn't trashed or worked properly. On the 82 3rd gens there was only one retractor and then in 83 they switched to the dual retractor setup. Then the 4th gens went back to a single retractor. With two retractors there is double the chance for failure. In a crash you have to rely on two retractors working, nut just one. So in my mind I feel safer relying on one 9 year old single retractor, rather than two 23 year old retractors. And my setup looks totally stock. If you didn't know the difference you could never tell it wasn't and OEM setup.
Anyway just my opinion, take it or leave it.
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91RSVert
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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I didnt know 4th gen belts were different. I bet a 4th gen vert belt wont work in a 3rd  Or maybe the would? One way to find out  |
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91camaro_rs
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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i might have some black fronts layin around ill check today
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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i have a full set of black seatbelts, not in emaculate condition but they aren't too bad
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Alphius
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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| alloy wrote: | | Alphius wrote: |
Am I in a very small minority that loves the dual-retractor belts? What's the big deal about switching to the fourthgen style? The dual retractors have a stylish buckle arrangement, they are functional, self-adjusting, and they confuse my friends. What's not to like? To me they are part of what makes my thirdgen unique.
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Anyway just my opinion, take it or leave it. |
No worries man, just wondering if anyone else prefers the old style. Thanks for your opinion and good reasoning. 
I know all about the 4thgen belts and '82 trim piece and everything looking absolutely factory. I suppose a big part of my opinion on the matter is that my car just rolled over 100,000 largely well-taken care of miles and all 4 of my retractors work flawlessly and the belts are in immaculate shape. I could see the age of the hardware being a problem in finding safe and well-working belts, but until mine start acting funny I'll leave them in the car. I love them as they are right now, and don't feel any less safe in my mind than with a newer belt.
Rock on. 
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alloy
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You can also modify the 3rd gen sill plates by using another sill plate of the same color to cover the hole left by the old retractor. A guy on TGO did it and they looked great. The 82 sills are very hard to find anymore. I got lucky and found two sets.
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redlava
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I dont think it would be to difficult to get the 82 sill plate if you were will to die them black or grey. |
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Richster
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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That is fantastic on the belts!
I just sent you a PM, freaking cool!
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Richster
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Alloy was right, there are lots of 4th gen belt sets out there, and I am still looking at options.
91camaro may have the key! But the 4th gen setup sounds really interesting!
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