1963 Seatbelts

[Rick A.]

Folks,

Did an archive search and didn't see a specific answer to this question - so, I hope one of you midyear gurus have an answer for me! What size Allen and/or Hex wrench do I need to remove the seatbelts on my 1963 SWC? Rick #38392

[Rick A.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

Folks,

Can't believe NO ONE on this forum has removed their seatbelts? What have folks used to remove the bolts? I know they are either Allen or Hex - HELP!

[William B.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

I believe it is a 5/16" hex. I will check when I get home.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

Rick: its a 5/16 six sided Hex and Allan. pick up a crafstman or snap-on 5/16 allen socket(? terminology) that will take a 3/8 drive ratchet. If you use an allen wrench, you'll probably end up with abraded knuckles and a fastner that is rounded off on its inside. then you'll have to resort to a vice grip or the hot wrench to remove the fastner.Mike, old knuckle head and hand

[Rick A.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

Bill/Mike, thanks for the response - what I was looking for

[Bob R.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

Rick, you might want to spray some PB nut buster or some other lube on the bolt before trying to remove them. I had a difficult time removing the bolts on my car. When I reinstalled I ran a tap through first to clean up the threads.

[Rick A.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

Bob, thanks for the excellent addition!

[Craig S.]

Re: 1963 Seatbelts

Mike - but hot wrenches are so much fun to use, especially near fiberglass. Tim Allen would say ugh ugh ugh...more power!...Craig