Ordering rear headrest kits

[termuehlen]

I finally got around to installing my headrests. I am very happy with the result.

I basically followed Kourt's instructions above. The only difference is that I elected to remove as few upholstery staples as possible on the top of the seat back, which did not allow me to install a "sacrificial" piece of plywood between the seat back and the foam padding. I drilled and cut very carefully without causing damage to the foam. I only removed upholstery staples at the top of the seat back at each backing plate location for the width of the plate.

I installed the backing plate machine screw nuts through the slot that I cut, slid them between the plywood and the foam, and imbedded them into the back of the plywood with my own machine screw. This embedded the nuts into the plywood and allowed me to install the plates with the supplied machine screws without access between the foam and the plywood seat back.

I also decided not to cut the plywood seat back deep enough to allow the head rests to retract all the way. I was worried that cutting the seat back that deep would weaken it too much. The headrests only retract as far as the picture above, but I am happy with that outcome.

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1988 Westfalia automatic Subaru OBD1
1986 syncro tintop wbx

[narendra.vw]

This is the most comfortable headrest I have come across, in particular for the rear passengers. They can be pulled up to a decent height or pushed all the way back to the seat level.
When pulled up, comfort level is more like a pillow.
Back to seat level, they allow a good rear view for the Driver. That’s one of the reason why VW gave an opening in their seat head rest.
Most of the latest SUVs have these. All you may need is, remove seat upholstery & drill a new hole to back rest fixture to match the new head rest mounting.

[jereandjess]

Has anyone put these in a weekender with the steel piece?

If so, what was your workaround for it and how did it come out?

Pics?

Thanks!
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~Jeremy (and Jessica)
77 Sage Green Westfalia 2.0 FI - since May 2004
78 Blue Landmark camper 2.0 FI - since April 1998
69 Beetle - In the family since new
86 Wolfsburg Vanagon Camper "Weekender" since July 25, 2015

[porterbrown]

Anybody working on a group purchase....or have a domestic source for this kit?
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'90 Westfalia GL Automatic

[jereandjess]

After finally getting the 86 back together and taking the kids for a little short drive around the neighborhood, I am thinking again about the headrests and wondering if anyone has tried to put it in the Weekender yet.

Interested in a group buy if others want to go in together. I am glad to facilitate and handle the re-shipping.

Thanks!
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~Jeremy (and Jessica)
77 Sage Green Westfalia 2.0 FI - since May 2004
78 Blue Landmark camper 2.0 FI - since April 1998
69 Beetle - In the family since new
86 Wolfsburg Vanagon Camper "Weekender" since July 25, 2015

[Syncroweekender]

I put rear headrests in my weekender. I ordered this kit but I ended up cutting off the bits that hold the plastic sleeve for the headrests and welding them onto a piece of sheet metal the full width of the bench seat. I then put a bunch of T-nuts in the plywood and fastened the sheet metal plate on the back side of the seat. I'm happy with how it turned out but I would have picked a thinner gauge if I did it again. The back of the seat is pretty heavy now.

I didn't know how to keep the metal C channel that runs along the top of the plywood and I didn't feel comfortable with the 6 big notches in the plywood with no support. I think I have a picture or two of what I did somewhere and I will try to dig them up if you want.

[mikedo___]

FYI www.mybusparts.de has these headrests and the mounts in stock. LITERALLY the only place on the internet that appears to have them.

I ordered two headrests and two sets of mounts and I swear the headrests look brand new. I was expecting them to be janky and smell like cigarette smoke.

This is the headrest
Kopfstütze grau T3 passend für VW T3

This is the mounts
Westfalia Kopfstützen Halter Satz Klappsitzbank Original passend für VW T3

Wasn't cheap, but what is for a vanagon

[Italjohn]

I manage to find three places to order this kit from i Europe.

https://www.serial-kombi.com/en-GB/transporter-t25...ia-n312928

https://brickwerks.co.uk/product/headrest-bracket-set-t3-westfalia/

https://campervanculture.com/shop/vw-t25-t3-vanagon-westfalia-headrest-installation-kit/
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