[Healeys] headrest

[skip saunders]

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions on buying parts at a discount.   

 

I've another question: Has anyone installed headrests in the Healey 3000?.
I've a BJ8, my wife would like headrests.    Is there a kit suitable for
adding headrests to Healey seats?.... I'm tempted by this arrangement:

 

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using guide tubes such as used in this video:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq91ZpOVvEY

 

and perhaps using this bracket (or similar home-brew) to establish strength
for the bottom of the headrests:

 

https://www.npdlink.com/product/bracket-accessory-sport-seat-headrest-to-fit
-on/105113/200167

 

 

My thoughts involve welding captured nuts into the existing metal seat back
frame.  Then fabricating a bracket assembly that can be mounted to the seat
back into the captured nuts..and have the whole headrest attachment
something that can be added/removed as the mood fits the situation.

 

Anyone else have other ideas?....better ideas?.... actual experience?

 

Thanks

-skip-

 

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