I received my dated headrests from Just Dashed today. They look absolutely great. I am sure they look the same as they did in October 1968. Very pricey and took a total of 11 weeks but I am sure they are worth it.

So how about a couple of pictures?
Who/where and how much?

Just Dashes $550 plus freight.

You'll really appreciate them esp on a long ride... I sure do.

capt68

$550 plus freight. Did they use the 14kt gold thread. LOL

What do they do? The factory ones were molded. New covers?

They are vacuum molded exactly like they were done originally.

They are vacuum molded exactly like they were done originally.

Pictures, we need pictures.:hurray:

Here are the pictures
http://www.camaros.net/showroom/data/500/Z28_AUG_28_2006_1472.jpg
http://www.camaros.net/showroom/data/500/Z28_AUG_28_2006_1473.jpg
http://www.camaros.net/showroom/data/500/Z28_AUG_28_2006_1474.jpg
http://www.camaros.net/showroom/data/500/Z28_AUG_28_2006_1475.jpg

They look very nice.

Othal, I got the 14K option for the same price. Just kidding! If you have headrests, and want original and can't find a decent used pair, Just Dashes is your only option. Restoring old vehicles and their parts correctly will cause you to spend money.

I thought they only did just dashes? .................:D

I was only kidding about the 14k. They actually look very good, and I may have to send my Pace car headrests there.

dashes, head rests, door panels, and the piece that fits between the dash pad and the roof on the side of the windshield.

TonyC. I couldn't resist the 14K comment. Hell, Just Dashes is more like needing a bank. But it's worth every penny.

Rick, what are the dates on your head rests? I've seen some very early 69's with dates from May, 1968! It appears they were stock piling for the new model year.

Ed

May 7, 1968. These are the original on my 1st week of October build date.

Thanks Rick. That's what I was expecting.

Ed

I was looking for a good used set of straight bar headrests for my 69 RS/SS 396 conv, but this might be a good alternative. Mine are just starting to split along the piping on one side. What kind of condition were yours in before they were restored? Is $550 the going rate, or does the price vary according to condition?

BTW, my car is a very early Sep 68 Van Nuys build. I think the date was around Sep 10, 68. It was probably one of the earliest to run down the line - they were so short on parts that the car ended up with a Firebird deluxe rear seat bottom and a firebird jack instruction sticker in the trunk. I guess the 'Birds were built on the same line out there!

Where are the headrests, date stamped?

Craig,

Either just above or right below the hole.

Ed

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/bertfam/date.jpg

What would it mean if you have no dates, repros?

No, some weren't stamped

Thanks, Ed

I called JUST DASHES and got a rough estimate before I shipped. Once they got them and inspected they called me with the price. My headrests were split on the bottom with the foam showing in lots of places.