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PNewitt
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IF you would like to install original-type headrests on your GT/CS, here is some information that may help you find the parts to do it.
First of all, you "should be able to" use any headrest from the following 1968 Fords and Mercs: Mustang, Cougar, Thunderbird, Continental Mk. III, Comet, Montego, Fairlane, Torino, Falcon, (big car) Ford, and (big car) Mercury. The latter two are from the full-width seat. The headrest basic part number is: 611A08
(Note--the spacing may vary between the rods on head rests for different '68 models, perhaps someone here can comfirm/deny whether "all" head rests are exactly the same for all '68 Fords listed, and the spacing between the rods are the same, too. I can't see why not, but this should be checked out).
Inside the seat, there is a metal cross piece that already has four oval holes in it that will allow you to attach the bracket (see # 610B10 on diagram). Two of these are used for each seat. The part numbers are: C8ZZ-65610B10 (R.H.), and C8ZZ-65610B11 (L.H.). These parts were used on '68 Mustangs, T-Birds and Broncos (and presumably Cougars, too).
To guide the rods from the headrest, there is a "Front Seat Head Rest Guide Rod", part number : C8AZ-63610A16-A. This same part (two requires per seat) was used on: (big car) Fords, Fairlane/Torino, Falcon, Mustang (Cougar), and T-Bird. This part is 1 13/32" long, with a flange at the top, as shown in the diagram.
Based on this diagram, if you see a headrest assembly in a junkyard, in a Mustang, Cougar, Thunderbird, Continental Mk. III, you should go get it.
What would be great for everyone is if a (licensed) reproduction company that makes Mustang parts could make these as kits for owners.
-Paul N.
p.s. any photos of these installed, and/or the parts would be appreciated.
First of all, you "should be able to" use any headrest from the following 1968 Fords and Mercs: Mustang, Cougar, Thunderbird, Continental Mk. III, Comet, Montego, Fairlane, Torino, Falcon, (big car) Ford, and (big car) Mercury. The latter two are from the full-width seat. The headrest basic part number is: 611A08
(Note--the spacing may vary between the rods on head rests for different '68 models, perhaps someone here can comfirm/deny whether "all" head rests are exactly the same for all '68 Fords listed, and the spacing between the rods are the same, too. I can't see why not, but this should be checked out).
Inside the seat, there is a metal cross piece that already has four oval holes in it that will allow you to attach the bracket (see # 610B10 on diagram). Two of these are used for each seat. The part numbers are: C8ZZ-65610B10 (R.H.), and C8ZZ-65610B11 (L.H.). These parts were used on '68 Mustangs, T-Birds and Broncos (and presumably Cougars, too).
To guide the rods from the headrest, there is a "Front Seat Head Rest Guide Rod", part number : C8AZ-63610A16-A. This same part (two requires per seat) was used on: (big car) Fords, Fairlane/Torino, Falcon, Mustang (Cougar), and T-Bird. This part is 1 13/32" long, with a flange at the top, as shown in the diagram.
Based on this diagram, if you see a headrest assembly in a junkyard, in a Mustang, Cougar, Thunderbird, Continental Mk. III, you should go get it.
What would be great for everyone is if a (licensed) reproduction company that makes Mustang parts could make these as kits for owners.
-Paul N.
p.s. any photos of these installed, and/or the parts would be appreciated.