Headrest

[Voodoodb]

Hey everyone, got a question concerning seats. Have noticed on the c and e models that some seats have headrest and others don’t. Even the same years. Was this an option on the plane new or are people having them made on seat redos?

[N201MKTurbo]

I think they all had them. They are probably deleted on re-upholstery jobs. The tubes are probably still in there if you cut holes in the fabric.

[David Lloyd]

Partially remove the seat back cover and see if the support tubes are in place.  If so, the headrest support is fairly easy to make with a couple feet of 1/2" tube and a 6x3x3/16" aluminum.  Airtex can provide the appropriate foam block and cover as needed.  

 

 

[carusoam]

The good news…

All of the seats have the structure and the holes…

Most are hiding under the original seat materials…

The center for the holes is a standard for the automotive industry….

There is a thread around here where somebody detailed using Toyota headrests…

The search should be able to find more details..

 

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[Bob E]

I think my original instructions disappeared but the photos are mostly there and are self-explanatory. Ignore the photo labeled "finished product" - not my photo; no idea what it's doing there. To drill holes in the seat back for the headrest tubes, it's ok to use a long flat wood drill bit; it works fine on the aluminum. If you need more specifics let me know.

Edited January 8, 2022 by Bob E

[Bolter]

For anyone interested in adding headrests, I have 3 headrests from the rear seat of a Toyota pickup.  Good shape.  Free to any MS'er who will pay shipping or pickup in the Seattle area.