<VV> 66 Corvair headrests

[Borrrris at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/21/2008 8:59:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
azcamino at cox.net writes:

I would  like to add some headrests to my 66 bucket seats that look original 
or close  to original.  First I would like to see what 66 headrests look like 
and  how they mount to the frame of the seats.  I can't find this information  
on the internet.


Hi Bruce.  You and I are on pretty much the same quest Re:  headrests.  
I have a '66 coupe and recently came up with  these: 
 
_http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg116/borrrris/Corvair/?action=view&curren
t=101_1676.jpg_ 
(http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg116/borrrris/Corvair/?action=view&current=101_1676.jpg) 
 
They were listed among interior pieces from a '66 being parted out.  Details 
seemed to check out so I went for them. I have shown them to several  
knowledgable people but nobody has anything but vague knowledge of exactly  how they 
mount.  Research for a picture has been a dead-end too. Here's  what little 
knowledge I have been able to gather: 
They sure weren't a hot option. Only 1188 '66s left the factory  with them.
They were a one-year design that mounts externally. '67/ '68  brackets enter 
the seat.
They were available on either buckets or bench front  seats.
Showroom sales brochure lists them as optionally available  "Strato-Ease 
headrests"  (marking-          speak is always  good for a laugh), but 
unfortunately no picture.
 
So there we are. If any VVer out there has or knows somebody  with original 
headrests on a '66; or can provide any mounting details ,  Bruce and I sure 
would appreciate your input.
    Matt from L.I. ('66 Monza Coupe  110/PG)



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