Seatbelt Planet 1982-83 Chevy Malibu-Dr/Pass -Bucket/ Bench Seat

Product Description

The 1982-83 Chevrolet Malibu was the last of the rear-drive Malibus of that era, sold as sedans and wagons and often used as everyday family cars, police cars and later as project cars. If yours needs new front belts, this Seatbelt Planet set replaces the driver and passenger belts in bucket or bench seat cars.

Listing Details

• Sold for the driver and passenger seats, two people
• Available in 30 popular webbing colors
• Meets and exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 209 and 302
• Color-matched plastic components with Red, Flame Red, Maroon, Red Wine, Tan, Desert Tan, Medium Beige, Navy, Grey and Silver webbing; Camel comes with tan components, and all other colors use black
• Matching thread on Red, Flame Red, Maroon, Red Wine, Wine & Roses, Tan, Desert Tan, Medium Beige, Navy, Powder Blue, Cobalt, Grey and Silver; white thread on Wysteria, Lime Green, Orange, Ivory and White
• All measurements have a +/- 1" tolerance

The belts are made to replace the Malibu's factory front lap and shoulder belts.

Two Buckle Choices

The Buckle Style menu lets you choose between a GM Logo Push Button Buckle and an All Metal Starburst Push Button Buckle. The GM Logo Push Button Buckle carries the GM logo on the release button for a factory-style look. The All Metal Starburst Push Button Buckle has the classic starburst face many GM owners remember, in solid metal construction. If you want the interior to look as close to the way it left the factory as possible, the GM logo buckle is a popular choice.

Good for Restorations and Drivers

Malibus from these years are often bought as affordable classics and turned into drivers, restomods or drag cars. Whatever direction your build is taking, belts that retract smoothly and latch reliably are a must. New webbing also cleans up the look of the interior in a way few other parts can.

Selecting a Color

Common Malibu interior colors included blue, maroon, tan and grey. Navy, Maroon, Red Wine, Tan, Desert Tan, Medium Beige, Grey and Silver webbing all come with color-matched plastic parts. The full menu has 30 colors, including black, charcoal and brighter shades for custom builds.

Bucket or Bench Seats

This set is listed for both bucket and bench seat cars and covers the two outboard positions. The description notes it is easy to install for bucket seat applications. If your bench seat car also needs a middle belt, contact us.

When to Replace

Original belts in a car this old are often frayed, faded and slow to retract. If you are restoring the interior with new seat covers or carpet, replacing the belts at the same time gives a consistent, fresh result.

Installation Tips

These belts are designed to replace the factory belts in a 1982-83 Chevrolet Malibu, so in most cases they mount at the original anchor points. Photograph the old belts before removing them and note how each end is routed. Inspect the anchors for corrosion and clean the threads. The listing does not state that mounting hardware is included, so reuse the original bolts if they are in good condition or replace them with proper seat belt hardware. Keep the webbing flat, tighten every bolt securely and test each retractor and buckle before driving. If you would rather not do the job yourself, a qualified shop can install the belts.