67/68/69 bucket seat differences
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HemiSSDart
Dartus Interuptus
In a word, no. 68 and 69 are identical except of course for the covers and bottom foam. The 67 has no catch for the top and the hard backs, and the hard lowers. The frames are completely different.
It has been my experience that 67 didn't come with the holes on the top of the seat back for the headrests. You can feel if the holes are there by pushing down on the vinyl to feel for the holes. 67 also had hard side panels on the sides of the seat bottoms along with the hard backs.
Automotive Headrests became federally mandated January 1, 1969. Before that they were available only as an option.
Like mbaird said, the 67 buckets are at bit more dressy. Heres our 67, I have 69s as well but nowhere as "dressy" as the 67.
Our 67 has optional headrest.
Our 67 has optional headrest.
Sedanman
67-9 Valiant specialist
63-5 are the same,66-7 is the same,68-9 is the same 70-1 the same
So 1968 seats had holes for the head rests?
Yes, and latches for seat backs. Before 67 the top member of the seat back frame was round tubing. When they changed it to square ( and punched holes for head rests ) it got about 1/2 inch shorter. They did tend to use up existing stock but majority of 67 seat backs will have the later design.
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That sounds like very good intel.
Who knew?
Joe
Who knew?
Joe
Yes i did that with a pair of 68 buckets. Make sure you feel the holes. 67 was a different seat back. Unless someone changed them.
Take the 67 seat back off and make sure there are supports for head rest. Post pics with back removed.
ALSO, I myself would rather see old threads revived when they're pertinent.
ALSO, I myself would rather see old threads revived when they're pertinent.
Can you measure the distance between the "posts" that go into the seat?
Our 67 isnt here but the 69 is if that helps? I posted 67 measurements here somewhere. I'll see if I can find the thread.
Heres some info from another member.
67 Barracuda Bucket Seats
67 Barracuda Bucket Seats
Thanks. It looks like there is not compatibility between the 67 and 68/69 headrests. Anyone have any idea if a non Mopar headrest may work on a 67 bucket? Or if the B body one was confirmed to work?
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