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    Roll-bar protection

    I am sure it has been discussed here plenty. I tried the search button, but couldn't find relevant threads.

    On a subject of roll-bars, I would hate to see a slow motion video of what happens to your head if you get a tug from behind. We are talking low back seats, not race seats. They look the best, but it seems like your head will have a hell of a whip lash before hitting a solid metal bar.

    Anyone seen a tasteful way to add a little extra safety to the seat / roll-bar setup?

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    My wife insisted on headrests. I crafted these using wheelchair calf pads.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alex_V View Post
    I am sure it has been discussed here plenty. I tried the search button, but couldn't find relevant threads.

    On a subject of roll-bars, I would hate to see a slow motion video of what happens to your head if you get a tug from behind. We are talking low back seats, not race seats. They look the best, but it seems like your head will have a hell of a whip lash before hitting a solid metal bar.

    Anyone seen a tasteful way to add a little extra safety to the seat / roll-bar setup?
    If you like the look of low back seats with the added protection of headrests I did a write-up on how to build custom head rests to your roll bars. The write-up is over at the FFCars.com site.

    Saul

    Here is the link:

    https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fac...ml#post6070826

    Last edited by Saul S; 09-03-2019 at 12:00 AM.

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    Have wheelchair calf pads & brackets yet to be installed. Nice upgrade.
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    Cool stuff, thanks for sharing.

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    <-- Another WheelChair CalfPad user. Inspired by MisterAdam.

    https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...ket-Head-Rests

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    What are you using for the support bracket itself? I want to do something similar on my 33 hotrod.
    My plan was to use a tee sleeve with a 1 1/2" tube across the single rollbar then something to attach the actual headrests.
    thoughts?

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    My wife insisted on headrests. I crafted these using wheelchair calf pads.
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    I copied John4337 and put headrests on my seats. They are designed for 65 / 66 Mustangs. They look like they belong so well that no one has ever noticed them enough to even ask a question about them.

    https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fac...at-thread.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avalanche325 View Post
    I copied John4337 and put headrests on my seats. They are designed for 65 / 66 Mustangs. They look like they belong so well that no one has ever noticed them enough to even ask a question about them.

    https://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fac...at-thread.html
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    Here is a picture of the headrest and bracket one of the forum members was selling a few years ago (can't remember the name). Came with raw aluminum roll bar clamps that I powder coated to match roll bars. Works well & looks good.

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    I bought the cobra classic cs. They have different models with optional headrest. Still have a vintage look.
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