Fitting Headrests to a 280 SL

[PeterW113]

Hello Gentleman

I have acquired a set of head rests or aka head restraints for my 1968 SL. I seem to have all the pieces; head rests, brackets and the plastic grommets to do this. I have never taken the seats out of my car nor removed the seat backs which I believe is a key part. The technical manual describes how to remove the seats but does not talk about fitting head rests. If anyone can offer advice as to how to go about this I would be very grateful to hear from them.

Kind regards

Peter

[Larry & Norma]

Hi Peter i did this job over winter, not too difficult but does involve accurate measuring, drilling etc.
If you fancy a run to Southampton some time i can show you how i did mine.
Larry

[PeterW113]

Thanks Larry,
I will be heading down to Bournemouth in June with the family, so hopefully I will be able to sneak away for an hour  or two and take you up on your kind offer. I think it will be the second or third weekend, could I contact you nearer the time when the date is fixed?

Kind regrads

Peter

[Larry & Norma]

Peter,
Look forward to it.
Larry
ps if you bring a memory stick i will transfer my photos of the
procedure.

[wwheeler]

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=3040.0

Here's a post I found with pictures of the rail installation. I plan to do this on my 111 soon.

[PeterW113]

Wallace,

Many thanks, and good luck with the W111.

Regards

Peter

[PeterW113]

Larry & Wallace

I fitted the head rests to my SL this weekend and all went well and they look great!

Thank you both for your help and offers of assistance.

Peter

[Larry & Norma]

That's great Peter.
You are still welcome to drop by any time you are passing,
would love to see your Pagoda.
Larry

[lurtch]

Hello Peter,

I did this job on my 230SL a few years ago. The link below will take you into our Technical Manual to read my write-up.

shoot me a PM if you want more elaboration - - -

Larry in CA


http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/HeadRests230SL