Will '98-70's seatbelts & steering wheel fit 96 850?

Post by **JimBee** » 29 Oct 2018, 20:41

Heading to the upull tomorrow where there are a couple of 98's. Actually, it's the seat belt retractors I need.

I know that most of the parts I'd be interested in will cross over to my 850's, not sure about those two items.

Post by **JimBee** » 30 Oct 2018, 10:46

I'm questioning the steering wheel not because of the spline, I'm sure it would bolt up. I'm wondering about the horn and SRS connections. Why would I want another steering wheel?

If there's a really nice GLT style I would swap it into my base 96 855.

Not sure about electricals and bolt ups of 98 seatbelts onto 850 mounts.

My visit to the 98 answered my question: the horn pad/bag of the 98 wheel and general design of everything in that area look different enough that I'll assume it wouldn't be a direct swap. That one has a key, too.

The seat belt looked threadbare so I passed on that, too.

It did donate some other goodies with yet more to come.

Post by **rspi** » 31 Oct 2018, 19:03

Steering wheel does.

Post by **JimBee** » 01 Nov 2018, 09:21

The second time I looked at it, was less interested. I'm glad to know that, though, as I guess the other 60+ viewers of this post are too.

The one I really wanted was in a 95 GLT with low miles that I came across last winter. That wheel was a beauty, but there was no key so it went to the crusher.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 01 Nov 2018, 17:52

The seat belt mounts are different between the 70 series and the 850s. They can be modified to fit but it is not a small task.

...Lee

Post by **JimBee** » 01 Nov 2018, 18:29

850's are becoming scarce around here. But for some things I guess I'll need to wait for them show up at the end of the line.