seat replacement with headrest for roadster

[David Cheresh]

I am looking to replace my roadster seats with seats that have a headrest support. I am trying to keep as much of the classic look of the car so I am trying to stay away from the real tall race seats. Has anyone replaced their seats with something that looks a bit like the originals but has a bit of a headrest? Thanks Dave

[Jdav]

I am looking to replace my roadster seats with seats that have a headrest support. I am trying to keep as much of the classic look of the car so I am trying to stay away from the real tall race seats. Has anyone replaced their seats with something that looks a bit like the originals but has a bit of a headrest? Thanks Dave

You could just add roll bar mounted headrests (and keep your current seats). I do not have them, but a search on the forum should yield some results.

[GoDadGo]

I don't know if these will fit in a MK-4 Roadster, but a friend of mine has them in his 1966 Mustang and they are quite nice.

http://procarbyscat.com/seats/Rally

You can get them in leather, vinyl or fabric.

[Misterfubar]

Not having something to keep my head from smacking the rollbar if I got rear ended wasn't an option for me so I looked into a few different seat options. I ended up settling on these. The headrests themselves are very nice, the brackets were waterjet cut and needed a bit of cleanup.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cobra-Roadster-Head-Rest-Factory-Five-and-others-1-5-diameter-3-piece-headrest-/152089158968?hash=item2369386538:g:81EAAOSwI~VTzW8 i&vxp=mtr

[David Cheresh]

Thanks Misterfubar,

Do you have the MK4 FactoryFive? What seats were you considering?

[MisterAdam]

i made these myself. Calf pad from wheelchair and couple of clamps, my son made a mounting plate . not the best pics.
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[Jeff Kleiner]

Anything wider than 20 inches across the base and shoulder "wings" presents locating challenges. Check out the offerings from Sube Sports:

https://www.subesports.com/products/cat/seats/brand/cobra

I have Clubmans and love them but they are definitely not a traditional look. For something a bit more original looking with headrests you might consider their
Classic CS:

https://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob11027f.jpg

Or Classic RS:

https://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob11017.jpg

Or Classis RSR:

https://www.subesports.com/images.products/cobra/cob11037.jpg

Cheers,
Jeff

[David Cheresh]

Thanks Jeff,

Will these fit the MK4. Based on the measurements I had it did not look like it. If so this would be the way to go.

[CDXXVII]

I believe this is who made the seats for my anniversary Mk4. They have some classic seats that should work for you. They include measurements to help you decide.

http://www.cobraseats.com/classic-cs.asp

[David Cheresh]

Thanks CDXXVII

Which seats did you install in your FF Mk4? Do they have the headrests?

[Brew211]

i made these myself. Calf pad from wheelchair and couple of clamps, my son made a mounting plate . not the best pics.
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WOW!
You should manufacture and sell those!

[John4337]

I had the same goal, tradional look with headrests, here's what I came up with

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/413801-another-seat-thread.html

John