I'm with Tech---guess I'd be a bit more concerned about the integrity of the belt and buckles a whole lot more then the correct date code!!!! Just can't see where soaking a belt in water is going to do it any good.....

Oh yeah, and I also agree on the respect for elders.....'specially when there as elderly as Uncle Bob!!!!!! Heck, he's older then some of the rocks in my driveway!!!!!