2000 Roadster Headrest does not line up with seat

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2000 Roadster Headrest does not line up with seat

Post by SgtFury »

I am in the process of restoring a 68 2000 Roadster. The seats and the headrests have been completely renovated. Although they look great, the pipes hidden in the back of the seats that receive the headrest pipes are not centered (L-R) on the back of the seat so now the headrest (and the covering pattern) do not align when inserted. They are off-center. Has anyone heard of this or did the restorer possibly make an error when renovating the seat??
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Re: 2000 Roadster Headrest does not line up with seat

Post by Solex68 »

"Has anyone heard of this or did the restorer possibly make an error when renovating the seat?"
Likely that's what happened. If you or they purchased a kit, the left and right are different at least when Datsun made them, they were. 99% sure of that.
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Re: 2000 Roadster Headrest does not line up with seat

Post by drieseck »

Not an expert but check the latch location, maybe just the seat-backs got swapped? Yes the tubes inside are offset, latch is on/closest to door side. Bolts are slightly different but maybe work ij both locations? Switch just the backs and the tubes (inside) should line up.
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