TAC Tech => Interior => Topic started by: lskip10 on July 01, 2023, 03:38:29 PM

Title: Seat Belt Bolts /Bushing Washer?
Post by: lskip10 on July 01, 2023, 03:38:29 PM
Reinstalling my seatbelt stalks(female) 79 by the console are the mounting bolts supposed to have a nylon bushing or washer? My stalks fall even when tightened down. If so, are they sold repros by anyone?
Title: Re: Seat Belt Bolts /Bushing Washer?
Post by: Wallington on July 01, 2023, 09:51:12 PM
Yes, both actually. They used a crush-style bush that holds the belts up but can still pivot. The Help 38424 tailgate bush set that suit the seat latch are also suitable. There was also a thin nylon washer added under that called a carpet protector. They are often cracked or missing even on original vehicles.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53016708548_9b11b567c7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLUunS)Seatbelt bolts nylon bushes (https://flic.kr/p/2oLUunS) by Ben (https://www.flickr.com/photos/196419001@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53016229361_d7aa2038ee_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLS2W2)Firebird front seatbelt stalks with nylon spacer bush used (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLS2W2) by Ben (https://www.flickr.com/photos/196419001@N03/), on Flickr

This is the spare bush from the Help 38424 tailgate set plus original carpet washers. The bushes are the shorter one, used for photo. You may need the longer ones, especially if added insulation and layers. I haven't found out how they distort yet.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53016400104_3c167fb0ef_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLSUFS)Firebird seatbelt stalk anchor bolts crush sleeve nylon caret guard (1) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLSUFS) by Ben (https://www.flickr.com/photos/196419001@N03/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53016623885_2a5c26c43e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLU4da)Firebird seatbelt stalk anchor bolts crush sleeve nylon caret guard (3) (https://flic.kr/p/2oLU4da) by Ben (https://www.flickr.com/photos/196419001@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Seat Belt Bolts /Bushing Washer?
Post by: lskip10 on July 02, 2023, 08:29:40 AM
Most appreciated. Thank you!! Had those on my seats already.
Title: Re: Seat Belt Bolts /Bushing Washer?
Post by: Wallington on July 02, 2023, 08:52:47 AM
Let us know if they don't suit, I'll see what else works!
Title: Re: Seat Belt Bolts /Bushing Washer?
Post by: lskip10 on July 02, 2023, 07:09:40 PM
Will do. I noticed you have your sleeves wrapped in leather. Was there a post with additional photos? Thanks again.
Title: Re: Seat Belt Bolts /Bushing Washer?
Post by: Wallington on July 02, 2023, 10:05:30 PM
It's your own thread! Perhaps didn't see reply. There was probably more prior to lost forum posts.

http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=84111.msg8582#msg8582