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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 11:26 AM
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I looking at buying new seat belts for my 78 D100. Herb's Parts is showing this for the female side but it's different than what's in the truck now. Mine have a "twist" in the plastic cover between the bolt and the buckle. So, I just want someone to confirm this is correct before I pull the trigger on a pair of these. Thanks gentlemen.

https://www.herbsparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=4033625
 
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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM
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Probably just a minor design change..... If the length is correct, just pay attention to the way you mount them.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 12:59 PM
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Ok! I kept researching this and I'm starting to believe that the belt with the twisted plastic cover is for trucks with the bench seat. My 78 truck has aftermarket bucket seats with a mid(?) 80s console.

Mine look like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/22637338211...caAmQqEALw_wcB

 
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Old Jan 19, 2025 | 09:16 AM
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Ebay robbing people again, Can get then here for half that price. Do a web search for the part # you probably will find other places.
My 78 truck has aftermarket bucket seats with a mid(?) 80s console.
Sure they are aftermarket? You could get factory buckets back then.


 
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Old Jan 19, 2025 | 10:12 AM
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Yes they are aftermarket. They came from Princess Auto. It’s a chain we have in Canada that’s very similar to Harbor Freight. I would love to have the seats you posted as that’s what’s original to a Macho Power Wagon but my truck is a clone. There’s a set for sale in Minnesota but the guy wants $700, you’d have to buy new covers and I’m not sure how good the foam is. Then add the shipping. With an exchange rate 1.48 it’s just too much money. If my truck was an original MPW then I’d almost have to bite the bullet.
 

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