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This set is ideal for 1971-76 GM CONVERTIBLES! REAR Seat Belt set – Consists of (1) retractor with male end, and one female buckle strap. PRODUCTION DATE: July 1977 (Used in the 1977-78 Cadillac model year). COLOR : RED (A medium-slightly dark wine red). CONDITION: Let’s admit it… Cadillac in the 1970’s was still on a roll, and their interiors were brilliantly planned. Exquisite colors dominated, and the vibrant RED seat belt set listed here is surely among the better colors of the era. This GENUINE 1970’S GENERAL MOTORS set was removed from a 50k miles 1978 Eldorado Biarritz many years ago. The belt strap material is exceptionally CLEAN and free of heavy stains. There is no color fade/loss like you would expect to see on Southern/Hot Climate cars. The coloring is nice and even and still has the Shimmer to it. The belt material is very soft and very flexible. There may be a random loose thread or two, usually where the white production label is stitched onto them common…. Clip them off if desired. The retractor works great, strong pull to the mechanism. The plastic retractor housing is not faded or cracked, and it looks highly presentable – just a few random nicks. Regarding the chrome pieces on the straps — Both of them (male, female) are in great condition – super shine, nice emblems, very clean. Minimal age characteristics overall, BUT the female latch does have a rust spot on the top rear left side – they only flaw in this whole set. The female buckle works fine/properly as well. So basically this set has EXCELLENT USE RED belt straps with a perfectly working retractor / female latch (that has 1 rust spot – which drops the grading value a bit). Overall I grade the set at a 8.75-9.00 on a 10 scale. Ideal for a restored classic. Very Good SURVIVOR Condition. Set your expectations reasonably for lightly USED parts that are 45-50 YEARS OLD. SEAT BELT HISTORY AND USABILITY INFORMATION: GM/Cadillac seat belts changed a lot with the US safety requirement of the late 1960’s & early 1970’s. Generally speaking, the Cadillac belts that I sell will (likely) fit all large FULL SIZED GM cars made from 1971-76 (some models through 1978). It’s up to YOU to verify the usability in your car PRIOR to purchasing. Plenty of pics for you to compare to your current belts. LIKELY THESE BELTS WILL FIT THE FOLLOWING MODELS. 1971-76 Chevrolet Models: BelAir, Biscayne, Impala, Caprice, Station Wagon? 1971-76 Cadillac Models: Calais, Coupe Sedan DeVille, Fleetwood, Brougham, Eldorado (1971-78). 1971-76 Buick Models: Centurion, LeSabre, Electra 225, Riviera, Estate Wagon? 1971-76 Oldsmobile Models: Delta 88, 98, Toronado, Station Wagon? 1971-76 Pontiac Models: Catalina, Bonneville, Grandville, Station Wagon? BIARRITZ REAR SET JULY 1977 RED #1. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Parts & Accessories\Car & Truck Parts & Accessories\Interior Parts & Accessories\Interior Safety\Seat Belts & Parts”. The seller is “caddypartz” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Placement on Vehicle: Left, Rear, Right
• Brand: General Motors

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SEAT BELT AUCTIONS : Cadillac seat belts were basically the same length as other GM divisions, in regards to the belt sets used in full sized cars of the era. Uniquely, the Cadillac belts were color coordinated to the interiors not boring black like some GM models! And they did not use plastic/painted covered buckle ends (that cracked and scuffed). Instead they still had the 1960’s style chrome & brushed metal look. The logo was “GM” so these can be used to enhance the interior of any Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile or Pontiac as well. FRONT SEAT – SHOULDER BELT STRAP SET OF 2. NOTE1 : Seat Belts were evolving quickly at this time, after being required by Federal Law in 1968, While shoulder straps were installed in most cars, they usually had a MALE Buckle end and an extra FEMALE buckle in the seat. Around Late 1971/Early 1972 at some point, this changed. They eliminated the extra seat buckle, and modified the MALE buckle on the end of the Lap Belt – adding a special hole that allowed the SHOULDER STRAP to interlock with it. Essentially this was the next evolution before the combined dual retractors came along in 1974. NOTE2 : These will not be compatible with later 1972-73 belts UNLESS you remove the “Male Buckle” and replace it with the “clip-in” buckle end as used on your 1972(late)thru 1973. Not terribly hard to do. The strapping from these belts could be used to repair your existing front or rear lap belts. Each belt is nearly 6 foot long (about 58-59 inches) and would be ideal donor material to use with your existing good buckles! PRODUCTION DATE: October 1971. DONOR VEHICLE: 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. CONDITION: Excellent condition set (2) of Shoulder Belts! The webbing of both belts is Superb for their age. No frays, fades or stains of consequence. The Male Chrome “BIG” Buckles are shiny and very good as well. (Big Buckle ends gave way to the smaller one right around 1972 as well). The flip down covers (roof end) are nice and clean too – no fade to the plastic coloring. Not much more to say, you will love these belts. This (used) 48 year old set is ideal as replacements for your faded existing ones, or to use as donor strapping to rebuild your worn lap belts. It’s up to YOU to verify the usability in your car PRIOR to purchasing. Plenty of pics & information for you to compare to your current belts. NOTE: I have no clue if these can work in mid-sized cars or muscle cars of that era – Quite possibly they might. Each are held in by a pair of bolts to the interior roofline. Models that would be probably compatible. 1971-73 Chevrolet Models: BelAir, Biscayne, Impala, Caprice, Station Wagon? 1971-73 Cadillac Models: Calais, Coupe Sedan DeVille, Fleetwood, Brougham, Eldorado (1971-78). 1971-73 Buick Models: Centurion, LeSabre, Electra 225, Riviera, Estate Wagon? 1971-73 Oldsmobile Models: Delta 88, 98, Toronado, Station Wagon? 1971-73 Pontiac Models: Catalina, Bonneville, Grandville, Station Wagon? The item “1970’s GM Cadillac Buick FRONT Shoulder Strap Seat Belts BIG BUCKLE (Set 2) BLUE” is in sale since Tuesday, March 24, 2020. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Parts & Accessories\Car & Truck Parts & Accessories\Interior Parts & Accessories\Seats, Parts & Accessories\Seats”. The seller is “caddypartz” and is located in Joliet, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Placement on Vehicle: Left
• Brand: Cadillac
• Manufacturer Warranty: No Warranty
• Vintage Car Part: Yes

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