Roll-bar protection

[Alex_V]

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?

[MisterAdam]

My wife insisted on headrests. I crafted these using wheelchair calf pads.
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[Saul S]

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-factory-five-roadsters/635804-roll-bar-headrest.html#post6070826

https://www.ffcars.com/forums/members/albums/69122-blown-5-0/general-pictures-3009-picture44770-headrests-completed.jpg

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Have wheelchair calf pads & brackets yet to be installed. Nice upgrade.

[Alex_V]

Cool stuff, thanks for sharing.

[skidd]

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

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?28195-Classic-Bucket-Head-Rests

https://www.ludicrous-speed.com/zp/cache/Shanes%20Cobra/TheBuild/IMG_20180421_183240_595.jpg

[tony]

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?

[doddmoore]

These are the ones I am going to make. It was the first mod I wrote down and bookmarked. Any time you mention them I am going to remind you how brilliant and simple that fix is.

My wife insisted on headrests. I crafted these using wheelchair calf pads.
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[Avalanche325]

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-factory-five-roadsters/413801-another-seat-thread.html

[RobCYoung]

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-factory-five-roadsters/413801-another-seat-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.

[Smarstiller]

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