Hey Guys, I have a set of headrests I put away a long time ago thinking they were 66-67. While looking at them today I see they are different.

On the left Headrest #1 is I'm sure a 66-67.
The face measures (center to center) 7 1/2 X 13 1/4 and has a bead on the edge of the face that runs on the top and sides. There are no numbers on the post, but, stamped in the bottom of the headrest itself are the numbers 7583804 KZ 11.

On the right Headrest #2 is larger and measures 6 3/8 X 14 1/2 and has a bead on all four edges of the face. There are no numbers on the post, but, stamped in the bottom of the headrest are the numbers 7583802 KZ 6.

The posts on both are spaced similarly.

Does anyone recognize the number 2 headrest?

Thanks, Jeff

No head rests on 66 :noway:

Headrests were an option for 66 on bench and buckets. They weren't plentiful though. Same goes for 67.

No head rests on 66 :noway:

Not as standard equipment.
I have seen 1966 Chevelles with optional headrest bucket seats, and I have a book that shows A81 as headrest astro type seat.

here is one.
http://www.shakerzone.com/id49.htm




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http://www.elcaminocentral.com/gallery.php?g2_itemId=21130


I have the bench seat version. Less than 700 chevelles had them in 66. First year they were available on a chevelle.

I've seen them on buckets in both bronze and white for a 66. Trim tags also indicate -S on those I've seen...

Not sure of the bench headrest photo...

Resources indicate only Malibu coupe, convertible, and pickup and SS396 coupe and convertible, could order them - 13517, 567, 580, 617, 667, 680

A81 for buckets - 2,380 reportedly sold
A82 for bench - 689 reportedly sold

http://www.elcaminocentral.com/gallery.php?g2_itemId=21130


I have the bench seat version. Less than 700 chevelles had them in 66. First year they were available on a chevelle.

Can't get the link to work. Any other photos anywhere?

just tried the link again myself Dale...working for me.

pic are located on ElCamino central - gallery, 2nd gen cars, 2nd page.

Connection keeps timing out with Firefox, IE, Opera, and even Google Chrome won't connect either. Probably why I don't go there much, their connection is always slow even when it does connect. Maybe it's just my location. Shame, I'd like to see it. :(

http://elcaminocentral.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=21132&g2_


I hope it's alright, RedElky, if I post the pic for Dale on here. :) I hope this works for you, Dale.

Ethan

I'm telling ya, it's something with me and the elcaminocentral.com web site. :confused:

Any chance someone could email me the image? Email address is in my profile.

Dale, FYI I was able to open the original link with no issues. Concerning these headrests I have, is there a way to interpret the numbers stamped into the base of these units? Thanks, Jeff

http://elcaminocentral.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=21132&g2_


I hope it's alright, RedElky, if I post the pic for Dale on here. :) I hope this works for you, Dale.

Ethan
they are not the original style. looks like someone retro fitted something from a latter car

they are not the original style. looks like someone retro fitted something from a latter car
I agree, they appear to be aftermarket units that bolt to the seat back where the originals were, I think, slotted in the seat itself. Back in the mid to late 60s these were a popular addon in my area.

I imagine it'd be anyone's guess as to the numbers but probably some sort of identification for the mfg.

they are not the original style. looks like someone retro fitted something from a latter car


I agree, they appear to be aftermarket units that bolt to the seat back where the originals were, I think, slotted in the seat itself. Back in the mid to late 60s these were a popular addon in my area.I imagine it'd be anyone's guess as to the numbers but probably some sort of identification for the mfg.





Does anyone have pictures of original bench seat headrests? The bench seat headrests on RedElkys 66 look GM to me. But, it's been forever since I've seen another set.

Also, the numbers I asked about in an earlier post are on the bucket seat headrests. Thanks, Jeff

Does anyone have pictures of original bench seat headrests? The bench seat headrests on RedElkys 66 look GM to me. But, it's been forever since I've seen another set.

Also, the numbers I asked about in an earlier post are on the bucket seat headrests. Thanks, Jeff

Already uploaded bench seat and bucket seat headrest photos. Those in you post are not factory installed headrests for any 66 but rather look like aftermarket items.

Guys, were the aftermarket headrest a factory replacement? Here's more pictures of the headrest I have installed on a 66 bucket seat with (what I believe is factory hardware). What are your thoughts?


Already uploaded bench seat and bucket seat headrest photos.
:clonk:Duh... nevermind

Check out these headrests from a 66 Caprice. Do you think they're GM?

There are no numbers on the post, but, stamped in the bottom of the headrest itself are the numbers 7583804 KZ 11.

On the right Headrest ... no numbers on the post, but, stamped in the bottom of the headrest are the numbers 7583802 KZ 6.

The left one is 66-67 Chevelle / Nova / Impala for sure.

Neither one of the #'s on the covers is listed in the 10/1/66 or 10/1/67 Chevelle / Chevy II / Camaro / Corvair Parts and Accessories catelog. However, it does list # 7583801 (in Group 14.924) for the headrest "pad" for a 66 Chevelle, Chevy II and Corvair bench seat (I did not know there was such a thing as a Corvair bench seat, but ... ) So those #'s on your parts are probably the #'s for just the covers (not the entire units), which are not separately listed for 66 in these books.

Also, the books list (for the most part) the same part # for each color for the entire unit for both Chevelle and Nova. Corvair overlaps on bench seat #'s but not bucket seat #'s. So maybe the right one is a Corvair bucket seat unit ??

I digress...seening them on the seat and from the side they do look factory. Just curious but some trim tags that show -A and -B for bench & bucket seats (Atlanta. Framingham, Flint, & KC) have also shown -S when headrests were ordered. Not sure about those plants that don't (Baltimore & Fremont). What plant was yours and what is the trim code?

Thanks Jeff, I never gave Corvair a thought. That gives me something else to research.

Hi Dale, These are headrests that I've picked up loose over the years. I've had 3 or 4 pairs for bucket seats. But, I've never seen one like the #2 headrest on the right in the original pictures. What do you think about those Caprice bench seat headrests? Thanks, Jeff

here's a picture of a 66 gto headrest. Hope it helps?

I had a '66 Beaumont SD396 with the same style as those on the red bucket seats that DaleM shows. They were factory. There sure weren't many around.

they are not the original style. looks like someone retro fitted something from a latter car


To the best of my knowledge, these are indeed original 66 headrests. The covers had a month (Dec) and year (1965) stamped onto the underside of the vinal - visable when turned inside out.


They were still attached to a 66 bench seat (spot welded) prior to my acquiring them.

As I did not want blue fabric, Just Dashes used the original covers as samples to build me a black set.

Thanks Brian, Your car looks greathttp://www.chevelles.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif. Those rare headrests really compliment the interior. Have you run across another Chevelle with the bench seat headrests? I bet not. If you get a chance, check out the pictures of the 66 caprice bench seat headrests in this post . Tell me if you think they're factory. Jeff

Thanks Brian, Your car looks greathttp://www.chevelles.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif. Those rare headrests really compliment the interior. Have you run across another Chevelle with the bench seat headrests? I bet not. If you get a chance, check out the pictures of the 66 caprice bench seat headrests in this post . Tell me if you think they're factory. Jeff


No Jeff, I have never seen another 66 Chevelle with the headrests - at least in-person. I did meet a guy at Chevellabration several years ago that told me his 66 had them as well. ...didn't see the car, only have his story.

As for the set on that caprice - they look similar to mine, but the shape is a bit more squared off on the corners, and the piping is different as well. Notice how it (the piping) is applied in a square shape on those, and differently on mine.

Have no clue if that is an original set or not. Good luck with your search. There is bound to be another set out there somewhere.

Brian