<VV> Seat Belt Buckle Hunt

[NicolCS at aol.com]

Those sound like '68 ish standard belts.  I'm no expert (and I'm sure someone 
on the list who is will step in to correct me) but I think all pre '66 belts 
are "lift the flap" type belts.  Deluxe belts became push button in '66 and in 
'68 (maybe '67), the standard belts became push button too. The plastic 
buckle is a clear sign of a standard belt (vs. brushed stainless). Check the dates 
on the tags - they are probably '68 or '69 belts.  If I'm not mistaken, '63 
belts were all chrome, lift-the-flap types.  Nothing wrong with what you have, 
but likely not "correct".  I'll check my "stock" for one of what you describe.
Craig Nicol

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My 63 Monza Vert came with lotsa good stuff, among which are GM logo 
seatbelts at all four seating positions.  The problem is that the one at the drivers 
seat has a buckle that does not work.  I have been hunting for a replacement I 
could transplant in, but want to match the three others already in the car.  
The strap is black, the buckle has a black plastic surface, with the GM logo, 
blue,  in a square pushbutton release in the center.  I wonder if anyone has 
one they'd be willing to part with.  Mike <unsnip>