In the June 2005 Car Craft there is a small article about shoulder seat belts for first generations. The seller is Morris Classic Concepts (864) 987-0032; e-mail is morrisclassic@yahoo.com. The selling price is $239 for the pair. I'm not sure if they are worth the price but something to look at.

Just and FYI:
I just contacted them to get some more info, very fast response. Here is there response:

Thanks for your interest in our products.
The seatbelts use the factory mounting locations.
We use stainless brackets and Grade 8 bolts also
all bolts in assembly are TIG welded for safety.
No modifications to the interior of the car except
these are comfortable to wear and you will enjoy
your ride more. All USA made materials and labor.
We also have mirror polished stainless brackets for
the heater hoses, wire harness & a/c lines.
If we can be of any further assistance let us know

Billy @ Morris Classic Concepts,llc

Anyone know if these reel up into the headliner area or floor when you unbuckle? Or are they exact stock replacement type where you have a separate lap/shoulder buckle? Looking for newer style single buckle near console, where the shoulder strap reels up into a reel mounted on the factory hole area in the headliner or into the reel on the floor near the doors.

As discussed in the other thread, Rick's First gen sells the same belts for $299.99. However if you read the catalog, you'll notice that is says Morris Classic Concepts is a distributor and doesn't actually manufacture the belts. Well I found some replacement retractable belts that look simlar to the ones in Rick's catalog for a lot less money... $69.95 ea to be exact. ($159.80 for a pair with mounting hardware.)

http://store.yahoo.net/wescoperformance/resebe.html

Here's Rick's photo of the Morris Classic Concepts version:
http://www.rickscamaros.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/cgi-local/smpagegen.exe?U+scstore+szxp1176ffab4fab+-p+-c+scstore.cfg+SB-69

Anyway, its another option...

Billy Morris told me last night that their Frist Gen retractable seat belts are $239 right now. Ricks sells them and must mark them up.
Morris's web site isn't ready yet.

HI, Camaro and other classic car owners. Ya know the saying that you can always get something cheaper.Compare the workmanship of our seatbelts Stainless steel mounting hardware Grade 8 bolts ,comfortable fit and a direct bolt-in no problem installation.
Billy

I'll know more about the Morris belts tomorrow. mine should be coming in. .I'll have photos once they are installed.

We don't actually make the seatbelt reel assembly,but we do make and assemble the
brackets to fit specific cars. We mount to the factory mounting places in the car,
which is the safest and only place seatbelt attachments should be connected in a stock vehicle. The price we offer now is an introductory price.

MorrisClassic,

How well do these belts work with aftermarket seats. I'm installing a set of ProCar Magnum seats in my 67 camaro, and would like to use a 3 point seatbelt system as well. Also, how much would these cost with shipping to Hawaii?

Thanks,
Chuck

Chuck,
I don't know how they would work with afteermarket seats. Measure the clearance between the seat and the door panel. The reel needs 3.375 inches to mount there .
As for shipping I'll check ,if you have the clearance you need. The seatbelts are 239.95 plus shipping.
Thanks for your interest e-mail morrisclassic@yahoo.com

Billy

Morrisclassic, I am interested in your seat belts for my 68 Camaro and have two questions. Do you have shoulder belts for the rear seats as well? Also, how long will the introductory pricing last?

Thanks

Chuck,
We need a zip code so FedEx can give us a more accurate shipping rate.
Thank You, Billy

Morrisclassic, I am interested in your seat belts for my 68 Camaro and have two questions. Do you have shoulder belts for the rear seats as well? Also, how long will the introductory pricing last?

Thanks
Sir,
We don't have 3-points for the rear seats. The introductory price will be good
thru the month of June.
Thank You for your interest, Billy

I'll know more about the Morris belts tomorrow. mine should be coming in. .I'll have photos once they are installed.
Brandon,
Robin will send you an e-mail this morning with a tracking number.
Thank You for your order, Billy

Jeff, I have been in a car with these seatbelts installed and you will never be able to find anything any better. Quality and workmanship of the hardware is excellent and the belts themself are also of high quality. There easy to use. comfortable to wear even on long trips. If they would fit my 57 Chevy I would buy a set today. Also the safety is the most important thing.

Does morrisclassic or anyone else have pictures of these belts installed? I have three point retractable belts installed in my '68. There are two issues. First, when the reel is mounted at the factory seat belt point behind the seat along the rocker panel it interferes with the front seats. Second the shoulder belt mounting point is located very far behind the front seats and the belt tends to ride on your neck. How have the Morris Classic belts fixed these issues?

Mike,

This is Billy with Morris Classic Concepts,llc. E-mail me at morrisclassic@yahoo.com and I will send you pictures of our seatbelts in a Camaro. Our seatbelts do not interfere with the seat operation. The seatbelt reel mounts beside the seat,and also mount in the factory mounting holes..Our seatbelts definately don't ride up on one's neck. I know the type seatbelt you are speaking of.

Thank You, Billy

Can you get them in blue, and what do the buckles look like? Can you post pictures/ You can PM them to me also. or email to cruiser_ss396@sbcglobal.net

Thanks
Joe

I have to second the request to post pictures of a first generation camaro installation. It has been my experience that for every person who posts in a thread like this one, there are at least 10 more car owners interested and watching,,,,

Email the photos to me at bonzohansen@yahoo.com and I will post them. Very interested...

Billy

Do you have a set for convertibles?

thanks

I'll know more about the Morris belts tomorrow. mine should be coming in. .I'll have photos once they are installed.

Hey Brandon I really appreciate the info that you gave me last Friday night at our little meeting, if you can send me more info as you come upon some, I would be greatful for you to send it my way.

Hey folks Ive seen Brandons' 67 Camaro in person and I must tell you all, ITS AWESOME! I'm actually starting to get back into workin on my '68 and he's really helped me out with some info, and he will probably be a good source for others to check into. Once again thanks and I'll be seein you.........007 :hurray:


PS I'll have pics soon

Can you get them in blue, and what do the buckles look like? Can you post pictures/ You can PM them to me also. or email to cruiser_ss396@sbcglobal.net

Thanks
Joe

Joe,

We stock a dark blue but we can get other shades of blue.
I can't get my pictures to attach,so I'll e-mail them to you.

ThankYou, Billy

Hey Billy are you going to give me a discount for all the business headed your way? Ha Ha Ha.

Everyone that has requested pics,I will send tomorrow as my computer keeps locking up when I try to send them .

E-mail freezing.Will try again tomorrow. Thank You

Here are two shots of the morrisclassic belts, sent to me by Billy Morris.

Shot 1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/Cars/P1010218.jpg)

Shot 2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/SIBLY/Cars/P1010216.jpg)

Billy tells me they have 3-points for Camaro,Nova, Firebird & Chevelle-1966-1973

Let me know if you have any trouble with the pictures..

Definitely won't rub on your neck. But I'm concerned with the retractor sticking out far enough to put a dent in the door panel. Looks sort of 'large'.

Yes it is close,there's not but 3.375" of clearance there.
My Camaro doesn't have a dent in the door panel but it is
up against the panel.

Billy

Posted my pics from the install of the belts. They look nice!

Just a word to say thanks to 007 for the nice comments on the car.. Can't wait to see your's in the daylight as well.

Posted my pics from the install of the belts. They look nice!
Looks good. Did you have to pull off the headliner and drill into the frame for this install, or were the screw holes already drilled? Also, is your retractor hitting the trim panels?