Adding a head rest???
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Adding a head rest???
I have a 78 F100.
I need to add some head rest to my seat. I got very lightly hit from behind last week, I didnt break the rear glass, but my nuggent F$$%% hurt.
how do I do it, without ruining my seat.
I need to add some head rest to my seat. I got very lightly hit from behind last week, I didnt break the rear glass, but my nuggent F$$%% hurt.
how do I do it, without ruining my seat.
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There are several kits on the market to install headrests on 65-68 low-back Mustang seats. I suggest taking a look at them and applying the same design principles to your bench. Besides the headrests, the seat will need some interior structure to mount the headrest slides or bracket. The structure should not be allowed to pivot in case of a hard impact to the rear. Preferably, that structure is welded to the backrest's structure.
Personally, I prefer headrests that go through the top of the seat rather than mounting behind. The stem(s) poking through the fabric can be hidden by escutcheons or grommets.
I recall a FTE member here who retrofitted some to his bench seat. Use the advanced search feature and hunt down the thread. I think he only spent like $30.
Personally, I prefer headrests that go through the top of the seat rather than mounting behind. The stem(s) poking through the fabric can be hidden by escutcheons or grommets.
I recall a FTE member here who retrofitted some to his bench seat. Use the advanced search feature and hunt down the thread. I think he only spent like $30.
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