Apparently there were about 3 years, 1972 included, where the C bodies offered lap belts that could be used alone, or with shoulder belts attached. The shoulder belts were held securely over a peg by a white nylon washer, which aged and cracked with time. Once gone, the shoulder belt just flapped right off and was useless.
I have contacted several seat belt restorers and nobody seems to know what I am talking about. Maybe the more popular A, B and E body Mopars did not offer this option.
It would be nice to continue with the OEM application. but I have hit a brick wall and no one seems to restore these old buckles.
Here is the passenger side of my 1972 Newport. Top photo shows the shoulder belt to the left, next to the male that goes to the lap buckle. Bottom photo shows side view of male lap belt with the peg missing the nylon insert.
I have contacted several seat belt restorers and nobody seems to know what I am talking about. Maybe the more popular A, B and E body Mopars did not offer this option.
It would be nice to continue with the OEM application. but I have hit a brick wall and no one seems to restore these old buckles.
Here is the passenger side of my 1972 Newport. Top photo shows the shoulder belt to the left, next to the male that goes to the lap buckle. Bottom photo shows side view of male lap belt with the peg missing the nylon insert.