Interior: Seatbelt extenders

[Bud Fox]

I am a big body guy! I have a 1953 Commander Hardtop with lap belts with Studebaker logo on the buckle, except their not long enough to get around me. Does anyone make seat belt extenders for Studebaker seatbelts?

[studegary]

Go to the parts department of a MOPAR dealer that has been around for awhile. They used to stock this type and gave them for free when needed.
I remember getting some in the not too distant past. I do not remember why, certainly not for my body.

[tsenecal]

Airlines use them and they have a similar style buckle. They must be available. It might be a little more difficult finding an odd color. Amazon.com: Adjustable 7-24" Airplane Seatbelt Extender - FITS All Airlines (not Southwest) - Free Carrying Case - E4 Safety Certified (Not All Extenders are Certified, Choose The Safe Option): Automotive

[rockne10]

Over the past 50 years there have been several buckle designs from various manufacturers.
When I was in charge of a fleet of Freightliners we had a very large supervisor who often had to ride with or substitute for a driver, and I couldn't procure an extension that worked, even direct from Freightliner.
Just make certain a used buckle will work and you can have an upholstery shop add however much webbing you need in your choice of color. And new webbing is definitely desirable.

[Videoranger]

Studebaker International has 72" belts for extended coverage.
contact: jim@studebaker-intl.com

[Henry Votel]

eBay, Amazon and FB are loaded with all types of seatbelt extenders. many lengths and features.

[t walgamuth]

When I installed the belts in my 64 cruiser I extended the belt on the other end with some galvanized chain purchased from Ace Hardware.

[tsenecal]

Here is another option. An extender for the lower end of the belt. It would have a bolt part of the way up the belt though. Bolt-in Permanent Car Seat Belt Extender (seatbeltextenderpros.com)