THIS MOST BEAUTIFUL SET OF SEATBELT BUCKLES

[Ernie Stoltzfus]

Here is a silly e-bay auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160365227231

Seller has the world's most beautiful Stude seat belts for sale.
He also has a silly price and pics!?



Ernie Stoltzfus

[Chris Pile]

I could be wrong, but aren't these offered in Turning Wheels nearly every month?

Chris Pile
Editor: The Studebaker Special

http://midwaystudebakers.tripod.com/

[jclary]

Yeah, but the ones in Turning Wheels are not "Certified by a Bonded Jewelry Expert!"

John Clary
Greer, SC

Life... is what happens as you are making plans.
SDC member since 1975

[Andy R.]

I do prefer the coarser weave on these belts than the modern smooth ones.
...but if I tried to accessorize an evening dress with them, my better half would wrap 'em around me and toss me off a bridge!

Then again, they are listed way less than I paid for my new set...

Andy
62 GT

[Roscomacaw]

Truly incredible! That sure looks like rust on the buckle-to-belt tongue as well as the anchor piece. And that one alternate photo shows what you're likely getting if you buy these!


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[silverhawk]

Are those possibly NOS ones? Or are they some higher quality repops?

Dylan Wills

'61 lark deluxe 4 door wagon

[barnlark]

That's rust, alright...all the way onto the belt. Yeah, gold plated stickers, maybe. What a character.

Those are probably NOS, Dylan. The gray, thick weave belt was what they all seemed to look like until the multiple colors came out. IIRC Studebaker used the gray belts almost exclusively in most of the earlier applications.

[Carl Purdy]

The last picture in the ad tells it all.


7G-Q1 49 2R12 10G-F5 56B-D4 56B-F2

[jlmccuan]

I wouldn't worry about that little bit of tarnish. Just have the servants see to it while they are polishing the sterling tea service.

Jim
Often in error, never in doubt

____1966 Avanti II RQA 0088_______________1963 Avanti R2 63R3152____________Rabid Snail Racing

[Pat Skelly]

But what does the racoon and dog have to do with them?

Pat Skelly
'62 GT Hawk
'56 Sky Hawk
'37 Dictator Coupe

[Roscomacaw]

They exhibit what you're really getting in the deal.[:0]


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[Warren Webb]

Pat, I think thats what the buyer will feel like they got when the package is opened! Jewelry quality? I dont think so!! The belts advertised in Turning Wheels are much better- newer material, supports our vendors & NO RUST!

60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan

[barnlark]

Originally posted by Pat Skelly

But what does the racoon and dog have to do with them?

Draws attention from the rust and dry rotted belts. BTW, when did that style buckle surface? '61, '62, '63? I have a red NOS set just like those. No rust, but just as unsafe.

[DanTheFan]

"I AM SORRY ABOUT THE LAST PHOTO, IT'S MY NEIGHBOR'S BEAGLE AND HE FINALY GOT IT BREAD"
Musta been pretty hungry. I think he meant 'bred'

[candbstudebakers]

I e-mailed the seller and said "rare" I have a box full of them how many do you want? he came back hang on to them they might be worth some thing, ya worth what ever you can get, I don't even offer them as It would be just a waste of time..Bob

Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers

Castro Valley, CA
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