[Healeys] headrest

[Perry]

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There is next to no substantial structure to support the headrest, especially in a collision situation.  The seat backs are, well you know how strong they are. Lets just say, flimsy.  Maybe a properly constructed and mounted roll bar with a head rest pad would be more appropriate. 
This has its own issues, good and bad, in an accident. 
Perry

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From: skip saunders
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 5:35 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] headrest

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:

https://www.extremeterrain.com/corbeau-baja-bench-seat-headrest-black-vinyl-8717-yj-tj-jk.html?utm_content=XT%20Interior%20-%20Seats%7CCorbeau&T5_Var4=J109565&intl=0&utm_campaign=XTW+Wrangler+No+Vehicle+High&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5MLrBRClARIsAPG0WGwlfZ3zqANKdQb6Xo6n_5IXMBi_Z_NlIHm-bgnpKF8qYkvh2f1ghDsaAoozEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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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