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1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette replacement non retractable lap seat belts and retractable lap seat belts with shoulder harness with webbing colors to match most original interior colors. All of the seat belts and related hardware are new and manufactured to meet or exceed FMVSS (U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) 209,302 and SAE 386 with most manufactured or assembled in the USA..

The seat belt buckles choices include a standard push button and an all metal OEM style push button. The retractors are web sensitive (ELR)emergency locking which allow for some movement and will lock on sudden movement or pre-designed tension.


1978-82 Corvette replacement non retractable lap seat belts sized to fit a Corvette. These are not a universal fit seat belt where the non adjustable inner buckle side is to long making it difficult to tighten. The adjustable latch side of these Corvette replacement seat belts when fully extended measures approximately 53" long and will adjust down to 5" long. The inner buckle side measures approximately 9" long with the webbing covered with a hard plastic sleeve like the original configuration.

  • *Prior to the part number indicates all plastic pieces are color matched to the webbing color.Unless indicated all plastic pieces are black.
  • Does not include a provision to add a shoulder harness.

    Mounting Hardware Information;
  • If the factory underbody reinforcing plates are damaged or missing order one 201K retrofit mounting kit which includes universal underbody reinforcing plates and mounting bolts per lap seat belt.
  • When using the factory underbody reinforcing plates order 2 MH1-7 lock washers and 2 MH1-8 bolts per lap seat belt.

    To Order:
  • Call:(302) 629-8508 8-5 EST Monday-Friday
  • Or use the secure on-line order form below.
  • A match to an existing seat belt, upholstery or carpet color is not be guaranteed. If a color match is critical it is suggested that a webbing sample be ordered. To view webbing colors or to order webbing samples click on the color name.In addition to the webbing colors listed these seat belts can be ordered with any webbing color that is shown on the Additional Webbing Colors page as a non returnable special order.
    Color                   Item Number
    Black-B                  *W8126B
    Blue,Dark-C              *W8126C
    Brown-M                   W8126M
    Burgundy/Maroon-P        *W8126P   
    Camel/Beige-A             W8126A 
    Charcoal-U               *W8126U  
    Doeskin/Tan-V             W8126V                      
    Green-G                   W8126G                    
    Grey-K                   *W8126K  
    Red,Bright-N             *W8126N  
    Red,Dark-F               *W8126F  
    Saddle-L                 *W8126L  
    Silver-J                 *W8126J                    
    White-S                   W8126S
    
    1978-82 Non Retractable Replacement Lap Seat Belt Price
    Non Retractable Lap Seat Belt-W8126 Series.Per Seat $25.00ea
    MH1-8 Bolt For Use With Factory Reinforcing Plate.Two Required Per Belt. $2.25ea
    MH1-7 Lock Washer For Use With MH1-8 Bolt. $0.25ea
    Retrofit Mounting Kit-201K.One Per Lap Seat Belt. $11.00ea

    Retractable Lap And Shoulder Harness


    1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 Corvette replacement retractable lap seat belt with attached shoulder harness strap that installs in the original mounting configuration and uses the original mounting locations. The available buckle styles include a standard push button or an OEM style all metal push button.

    The car sets listed include the driver and passenger side seat belts with the correct length inner buckle side with the webbing covered with hard plastic sleeve. Individual passenger or driver side seat belts with the correct length inner buckle side are also available in a limited selection of colors.

    Notes;
  • The retractor cover(s) on a W8414 or W8425 series seat belts may need to be removed for clearance if using an original quarter panel shoulder harness cover.
  • *Prior to the part number indicates all plastic pieces are color matched to webbing color.Unless indicated all plastic pieces are black.
  • The inner buckle side webbing sleeve is removable if re-using an original Corvette sleeve.
  • If not re-using the factory mounting bolts order one 8215 bolt kit per car set.
  • If not re-using the factory mounting bolts and purchasing a partial set, order 3 MH1-8 bolts and 3 MH1-7 lock washers per seat belt.

    A match to existing seat belts,upholstery or carpet is not be guaranteed. If a webbing color match is critical it is suggested that a webbing sample be ordered. To view webbing colors or to order webbing samples click on the color name. In addition to the webbing colors listed the W8436 and W8438 series seat belts can be ordered with any webbing color shown on the Additional Webbing Colors page as a non returnable special order.

                     With OEM Style Buckle            With Standard Buckle
    Color      Driver/Passenger  Complete Set   Driver/Passenger  Complete Set           
    Black           *W8438B        W8436B            W8425B           *W8414B
    Blue            *W8438C       *W8436C             N/A               N/A 
    Brown            W8438M        W8436M             N/A               N/A
    Burgundy/Maroon *W8438P       *W8436P             N/A               N/A
    Camel/Beige      W8438A        W8436A             N/A               N/A
    Charcoal        *W8438U        W8436U             N/A               N/A
    Doeskin/Tan      W8438V        W8436V             N/A               N/A       
    Gray            *W8438K       *W8436K             N/A               N/A
    Green            W8438G        W8436G             N/A               N/A
    Red,Bright      *W8438N       *W8436N             N/A               N/A
    Red,Dark        *W8438F       *W8436F             N/A               N/A
    Saddle          *W8438L       *W8436L             N/A               N/A
    Silver          *W8438J       *W8436J             N/A               N/A
    White            W8438S        W8436S             N/A               N/A         
    

    1978-82 Retractable Lap With Harness Seat Belts Price
    W8438 Series-Drivers or Passenger Side With OEM Style Metal Buckle..Uses 3 MH1-8 Bolts/3 MH1-7 Washers. $80.00ea
    W8436 Series- Car Set With OEM Style Metal Buckle.One 8215 Bolt Kit Per Car Set. $160.00kt
    W8425-Drive or Passengers Side With Standard Buckle.Requires 3 MH1-8 Bolts/3 MH1-7 Washers. $70.00ea
    W8414 Series-Car Set With Standard Buckle.One 8215 Bolt Kit Per Car Set. $140.00kt
    Buckle Side Webbing Sleeve-8172-01.Use With Original Corvette Buckle Side. $16.25ea
    Car Set Bolt Kit-8215-.Use With Factory Reinforcing Plates. $21.50ea
    Bolt MH1-8: For Use With Factory Reinforcing Plates. $2.25ea
    MH1-7: Lock Washer. Use With MH1-8 Bolts. $0.25ea


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