Bench Seats

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  1. Gene Fiore

    Gene Fiore Member

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    Can anyone tell me if in 1971 the factory bench seats came with headrests? My 71 Grabber does not have headrests, but when I run my hands over the top of the seat it feels like there is something covered up by the upholstery, like as if it used to have a headrest there. I'm wondering if a previous owner recovered the seats and removed the headrests. :huh:
     
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    my 70 grabber does have headrests and bench seats
     
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    Same here - my 71 Grabber with original bench seat has 2 small headrests.
     
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  4. Gene Fiore

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    Sounds like mine are MIA...anyone have any pics of the headrests they can post for me to see? Thanks.
     
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  5. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Every 2 door Maverick bench seat I've ever seen had head rests.
     
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    Yeah, I think all Mavericks had headrests. Wasn't it a safety requirement? :huh:
     
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  7. 1972Grabber

    1972Grabber Always Broke

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    I believe headrests became mandatory in 1968. Man that was a great year. The year my parents were blessed with my arrival. :biglaugh: :rofl2:

    So, if I was born late in 68 does that technically make me a 69 model? just wondering. :rolleyes:
     
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  8. Gene Fiore

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    No, 68 1/2...
    :rofl2:
     
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    Your production date was '68. Your delivery date was '68.5.

     
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  10. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Some 68 US built cars had headrests. Was a mandate for the 69 model year.
    Dan
     
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    Maybe you could use a knife to cut a slit & just slide some Headrests in?:huh: I may have an extra pair if you need them. Let me know & I will look.
     
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  12. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    My uncles 66 falcon has factory headrest but his 65 didnt.

    I may also have an extra pair of headrest if you need them.
     
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  13. Gene Fiore

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    Thanks for all the responses guys! Sounds like I should have headrests but don't. So far I have had three offers of headrests. I appreciate that. I really would like to put buckets in my mav at some point, so I don't know if I want to bother with the headrests. If I decide to keep the bench then I definately would want to get some. :D
     
    Gene Fiore, Jul 20, 2006
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