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Necoa #: 1747
Location: 8(OH,WV)
Joined: Nov 07, 2003
Posts: 46
Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 10:15 pm Post subject: wanted: modern headrest for 5th gen
Has anyone replaced their stock El Camino headrests with a modern *safer* version? Mine is a 1984 Conquista, and even extended all the way, the top of the headrest barely touches the bottom of the back of my head (and I'm not even 6 feet tall). More recent Chevrolets have headrests that go much higher, so they would actually help prevent whiplash if you are rear-ended. Not that I am rear-ended much, but I worry about my head hitting that rear window.
I like the headrests in the latest Impala's (2002 and later), as a frame of reference. But they slide on 2 poles, the El Camino has the old 1 metal strip to slide on.
Necoa #: 14
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:08 am Post subject:
You would probadly be better off getting a more modern set of complete seats. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
Necoa #: 1769
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: Nov 09, 2003
Posts: 154
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 6:26 pm Post subject:
You didn`t say which seats were in your EL,You most likely have bench or 60/40 type,[Sorry if I`m wrong] If you do have the above, the headrest measures about 3 to 4 in.high and a single bar.Try a pair of headrest from bucket seats,they to have a single bar and are about 6 in. high and they will fit. Monte Carlo from 85--88 will work.Maybe this is not enough but its a start.Also you`ll need the seat belt guides because they are different. Good Luck , 87Last1
Necoa #: 4
Location: 12(MO,OK,KS)
Joined: Mar 05, 2003
Posts: 119
Year: 1985
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:39 pm Post subject:
'97-'04 Corvette base model or Z06 seats fit fine.[img]http://elcamino central.com/users/nlandin/interior.jpg[/img] _________________ NECOA MEMBER #004
Necoa #: 14
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:43 pm Post subject:
I just got a set of seats out of a 95 Z24 Cav. The rear brackets fit fine but I will do alittle mod on the front brackets. Can't wait to install them. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
I found a set of new hi back buckets out of a 90's S10 Blazer that fit well. Had to redo the floor mounts since I did pull a bench seat out of the Caballero. I am 6' and the head rest portion of the seat fits great.
Necoa #: 14
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2003 8:45 am Post subject:
The z24 seats worked out great. I have had been on the 78 buckets since the 80s so these seats are going to take time getting use to. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
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