87 Drivers Side female seatbelt

[Whitaker717]

I am looking for a tan, bench seat, drivers side, female seatbelt. Mine is starting to come apart because some of the plastic is broke. It does have the AMC logo on it. I have some guys checking for me but  thought I would check just in case. Thanks!

[Whitaker717]

Since I’m having no luck finding one, does anyone have recommendations for replacement belts that have worked for our trucks? I have an 87 with a bench seat. Thanks

[Pete M]

I do wonder if 80s GM trucks would work.  those have got to be easier to find.

[Whitaker717]

On 12/15/2023 at 9:25 AM, Pete M said:

I do wonder if 80s GM trucks would work.  those have got to be easier to find.

That’s a thought Pete. I will do some poking around. I can’t believe someone doesn’t have a few of these laying around. 

[Pete M]

7 minutes ago, Whitaker717 said:

That’s a thought Pete. I will do some poking around. I can’t believe someone doesn’t have a few of these laying around. 

 

I wonder if XJ rear belts would be long enough.  they won't have the seat belt buzzer wire though.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/196016417142

[eaglescout526]

On 12/15/2023 at 8:25 AM, Pete M said:

I do wonder if 80s GM trucks would work.  those have got to be easier to find.

Those are Bendix buckles. Also found in Fords. AMC’s I think was just in house production until the Chrysler buy out when they swapped to the bendix buckles like GM and Ford. 

[Whitaker717]

2 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

Those are Bendix buckles. Also found in Fords. AMC’s I think was just in house production until the Chrysler buy out when they swapped to the bendix buckles like GM and Ford. 

Think I can find a set anywhere?

[eaglescout526]

Oh yeah you can. They are all over the internet. New bucket ones are made and I'm sure if you search GM bench buckle or Ford you might find one. AMC on the other hand is going to be your toughest thing if you want to stay original. You will need to scour the MJ pages and see if someone is selling an 86-87 bench seat. Rear 84-87 XJs might work too. I might have some tan rear XJ belts but alot of AMC owners to fix their issue with the buckles coming apart is to just tape it up good and the belt will function as designed. 

[Whitaker717]

19 hours ago, eaglescout526 said:

Oh yeah you can. They are all over the internet. New bucket ones are made and I'm sure if you search GM bench buckle or Ford you might find one. AMC on the other hand is going to be your toughest thing if you want to stay original. You will need to scour the MJ pages and see if someone is selling an 86-87 bench seat. Rear 84-87 XJs might work too. I might have some tan rear XJ belts but alot of AMC owners to fix their issue with the buckles coming apart is to just tape it up good and the belt will function as designed. 

Thanks I will take a peek. You know me I can’t be taping stuff up. Lol

[eaglescout526]

24 minutes ago, Whitaker717 said:

Thanks I will take a peek. You know me I can’t be taping stuff up. Lol

Lol I mean if most of the 80’s AMC guys are doing to keep their cars original, I don’t see why we can’t. But that’s all up to you, it is YOUR MJ. 

[Whitaker717]

Just now, eaglescout526 said:

Lol I mean if most of the 80’s AMC guys are doing to keep their cars original, I don’t see why we can’t. But that’s all up to you, it is YOUR MJ. 

I didn’t think they would be that hard to find. Lol

[eaglescout526]

5 minutes ago, Whitaker717 said:

I didn’t think they would be that hard to find. Lol

Uh huh! That’s why AMC guys are taping them, haha. 

[Whitaker717]

Just now, eaglescout526 said:

Uh huh! That’s why AMC guys are taping them, haha. 

I’ll find one eventually. lol. It does still work though. At least for now. 

[eaglescout526]

They’re pretty simple safety devices and hold on pretty well.