It bothers me that my '67 doesn't have headrests; some fool (including myself) could cause a wreck and leave my neck looking like a bobble doll. I've heard that the headrest conversion kit has to be welded into the seat frame; true? How hard is the installation? I don't think this safety issue addition should cause any devaluation of the car, but I'd welcome comments on this, too.
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Re: C2 headrest conversion
Larry...
There is welding required, but it's not a difficult installation at all. I have a '66 that I plan on installing headrests in. I got an extra pair of seat back frames to use so the original, non-headrest seatbacks can be reinstalled. If you want to return the seat backs to original, you'll only have to buy a new seat back cover, a slit and two holes will be required in them for headrests. The headrest conversion steel can be removed. Some headrests are angled more than others. You can somewhat determine the angle on yours by how you weld the conversion metal on. If you want them, put them in. It won't negatively effect the value unless you'll be cutting the slit and holes in an original seat back cover that can't be replaced. -
Re: C2 headrest conversion
I share your concern about safety.
A couple of years ago I had the headrests added to my 1967. They were an option in that year so they do not look out of place. Yes, some minor welding of the brackets is necessary but it is not a big job. Just measure three times and weld once. Having said that I must admit that I had a pro do the job as part of a complete seat overhaul package (covers, foams, hardware, etc).
The pic also shows a three-point, seatbelt setup. I did have the optional GM shoulder belts but became tired of the two-belt, two-buckle awkwardness. And the manual adjustment. The aftermarket three-point has automatic retractors that fit in the stock rear wheelwell brackets. I discarded the generic chrome buckles and used GM buckles that fit in the console position. The generic did not.
Lastly (next message pic) I have added daytime running lights (DRLs) that use the front lamp flasher/turn filaments. This increases my visibility to oncoming traffic, particularly on two-lane highways.
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DRLs *NM*
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Re: DRLs
Thanks, Rob and Paul, for your help. Paul, your installation looks really nice; that's something I'm definitely going to do. With all the safety equipment on cars now that we've become accustomed to, I feel kinda naked when I drive my 'Vette with no airbags, primitive seatbelts, no side-impact protection, etc. BTW, Paul, your car is the same color combination as mine--you have good taste! Thanks again.Comment
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Re: DRLs
Larry,
You have the only other green C2 left ? Sometimes I get annoyed when people suggest to me that green cuts 10-20% off the value of the car.
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Re: C2 headrest conversion
Paul...
Whose headrest conversion kit did you use? I like the angle of your headrests.Comment
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Re: C2 headrest conversion
Rob,
I ordered the headrest kit/parts from Dr. Rebuild in 2004. I do not know the manufacturer.Comment
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Re: DRLs
Great looking car, Paul! As far as the comments about green cars, my dissenting opinion will be brief: they're all full of crap! It's a beautiful color and a natural with saddle interior. 10 or 15% reduction in worth because of the color--balderdash! Thanks again.Comment
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The Basics
In searching my photo records this evening (I document most projects) here is the headrest unit. Hope that might be of help to someone with this conversion. At least to visualize the unit.
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Re: DRLs
Paul,
There is one more Goodwood green 67 but it is a convertible.
Rick
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Re: DRLs
Sorry, posted the reduced size picture. Here is a full size picture of the third remaining Goodwood green 67.
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Re: DRLs
Rick,
Love your car! I read somewhere it got Topflight.Comment
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Re: DRLs
Paul,
Yeah, overcame my typo trim tag issue and got TopFlight in June at our Chapter Meet. Right now, the engine is out, ended up with a bad valve and it is at the rebuilder for a few weeks. Now the engine will be totally clean and correct for our regional next year.
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Re: DRLs
I don't think I can afford it but if you wish to sell that car let me know.Comment
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