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05-26-2005, 08:12 PM
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Tom, In the mean time just double knot the rope you have now, just don't try to get out fast. 
I had Snakeoyle do mine, just to driver conditions, and it was great. You can't tell they have been apart. 
Dennis
I had Snakeoyle do mine, just to driver conditions, and it was great. You can't tell they have been apart. Dennis
05-26-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 78Vette-SA
Had Charlie (Seatbelt City) do mine. Did an incredible job.
top notch work at great price unlike snake oil
05-27-2005, 09:59 AM
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Be prepared - Charlie is a real character!
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Be prepared - Charlie is a real character!
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05-27-2005, 06:57 PM
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There is/was a company called SWAS. I think it is/was South West Auto Specialties. Somewhere in Arizona/New Mexico area.
Know NOTHING of the company, just that they used to advertise seatbelt restorations. You might look in Hemmings.
That being said, Snake Oyl and Charlie Santorelli (Seatbelt Sity) do beautiful work. Chuck
Know NOTHING of the company, just that they used to advertise seatbelt restorations. You might look in Hemmings.
That being said, Snake Oyl and Charlie Santorelli (Seatbelt Sity) do beautiful work. Chuck
05-28-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff
There is/was a company called SWAS. I think it is/was South West Auto Specialties. Somewhere in Arizona/New Mexico area. Know NOTHING of the company, just that they used to advertise seatbelt restorations. You might look in Hemmings.
Charlie Santorelli and Snake-Oyl both have excellent reputations.
05-29-2005, 01:26 AM
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I was victim of SunWest, took 7 months to get my belts back, over 25 phone calls. Had to call the owner at his law office. Another friend of mine had his belts there over 1 year and had to threaten to write Attorney General to get them back.
05-29-2005, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 64roadster
I have to have my '64 belts restored as well. I noticed no one mentions any prices. Are we talking $200, $300, $400?
I had my 67 laps done by Ssnake-Oyl. My belts looked bad, the buckels, etc had looked like they were dragged across a mine field.
They did a great job and trust me, I'm pretty fussy.
I had them done in 98, and the price was approx. 265 with insurance and SH. My shoulders were right in there, but a little less, because there is no retractors, etc. to screw with. Good luck.Craig
05-31-2005, 11:05 AM
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I bought my carburator from Karl Roepke at Sunwest (about 7 years ago).
He had posted an ad in the NCRS driveline.
I got a good deal.
I found him to be honest, and friendly.
I usually stop and say hello at all the car shows.
I always thought that when I got around to doing my seatbelts, I'd go to him.
I'm pretty disappointed to find out that others have had a bad experience.
I checked with the BBB, and they have one outstanding complaint against him. (but not in the last 12 months).
http://speedy.bbbnm.com/search/new/e...rt.asp?k=14132
He had posted an ad in the NCRS driveline.
I got a good deal.
I found him to be honest, and friendly.
I usually stop and say hello at all the car shows.
I always thought that when I got around to doing my seatbelts, I'd go to him.
I'm pretty disappointed to find out that others have had a bad experience.
I checked with the BBB, and they have one outstanding complaint against him. (but not in the last 12 months).
http://speedy.bbbnm.com/search/new/e...rt.asp?k=14132
05-31-2005, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by torose
I was victim of SunWest, took 7 months to get my belts back, over 25 phone calls. Had to call the owner at his law office. Another friend of mine had his belts there over 1 year and had to threaten to write Attorney General to get them back.
05-31-2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmacsvette
64roadster,
I had my 67 laps done by Ssnake-Oyl. My belts looked bad, the buckels, etc had looked like they were dragged across a mine field.
They did a great job and trust me, I'm pretty fussy. I had them done in 98, and the price was approx. 265 with insurance and SH. My shoulders were right in there, but a little less, because there is no retractors, etc. to screw with. Good luck.
Craig
I had my 67 laps done by Ssnake-Oyl. My belts looked bad, the buckels, etc had looked like they were dragged across a mine field.
They did a great job and trust me, I'm pretty fussy.
I had them done in 98, and the price was approx. 265 with insurance and SH. My shoulders were right in there, but a little less, because there is no retractors, etc. to screw with. Good luck.Craig
12-23-2014, 04:22 PM
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Is charlie still the best guy for seat belt restoration? Seat Belt Sity
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12-23-2014, 04:41 PM
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