Need a pair of 1970 Shoulder Belts in Black

[erik70rt]

I need a pair of black shoulder belts for my 1970 R/T SE.  I got a set of reproduction belts and they are too short to hang in the clips properly.  I only need the uppers.  I have the rest.

Thanks!!

[Cuda Cody]

Bill Edwards @70rm27  can make a set for you. 

[Spikedog08]

Pretty sure I have some . . Let me look!

[anlauto]

Find it odd the reproductions are short...Any chance you have a picture or maybe a measurement someone could compare to originals ?

[erik70rt]

I'll try to snap a picture tonight. 

[erik70rt]

Here are a couple of pics.  As you can see, the belt is too short to run back to the second clip.  Every '70 Challenger I have owned was able to double back the belt and retain it with the rear clip.  The belt itself measures 34.5" from the plastic bolt cover (where the belt comes out) to the tip of the buckle.

[anlauto]

In all the cars I've done I've never been able to reach back to the second clip, but maybe I've been doing it wrong.
I stuck my tape measure in that slot where the belt exits the plastic and measured to the tip on the chrome and I get 36 1/2" on a belt I know to be an original 70 Challenger. So you're right...the reproduction is shorter if we're measuring the same

[Cuda Cody]

Just send those to Bill and tell him how long you want it.  He'll sew a new piece up to any length you prefer and you'll have it back in no time.     No need to buy new belts.

[erik70rt]

Forgive my ignorance - which Bill?

[Cuda Cody]

Bill Edwards @70rm27   253-904-8119 hm  or  931-703-5574 cell.  Tell him you're with the E-Bodies.org site and you know Cody.

Forgive my ignorance - which Bill?

[erik70rt]

Thanks, Cody!  I'll reach out to him.