Amazon Head Rests

agent_strangelove · Nov 12th, 2012, 16:57

This weekend I installed a set of head rests in my amazon. I had found a set of tan seats from a '68 wagon that had trashed seats but nice head rests. The minor dings and scuffs matched the original seats in my gt perfectly. Another Volvo guy and myself traded head rests in about three hours this weekend. Fredrik Lofter's instructions were great and worked well.

My question to you guys (in the UK and/or Ireland): Did you guys ever get head rests standard on amazons? I know it was a '68 only thing here in the states (they then stopped importing the amazon). It looks like they were only standard in Sweden on the 1970 cars...

Thanks
Chris

Andy the Aussie · Nov 12th, 2012, 17:40

Chris,
My 1966 122s came with them
Pretty sure it was an original interior

Derek UK · Nov 12th, 2012, 20:07

1968 model came as a 2 door only with the introduction of the B20. UK brochure - No headrests. 1969 brochure shows headrests. 1970 brochure shows headrests and is the only one I've seen that has the headrests raised up above the seatback. I'm sure some 1968 owners would have had them retro fitted.

Seats look good Chris. Nice work.

Alf ista · Nov 12th, 2012, 20:27

My car is a 1970 B20 and it has headrests. Although it is left hand drive as it was originally a German car. Looks good Chris.

redcar · Nov 12th, 2012, 22:25

i love the interior, Hugh.. the carpets and chrome are the business..

Alf ista · Nov 12th, 2012, 23:44

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Originally Posted by redcar

i love the interior, Hugh.. the carpets and chrome are the business..

Thanks Gareth. Big change from the way it was when I got it!

Nov 12th, 2012, 20:27	#4
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	My car is a 1970 B20 and it has headrests. Although it is left hand drive as it was originally a German car. Looks good Chris. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Nov 12th, 2012, 17:40	#2
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	Chris, My 1966 122s came with them Pretty sure it was an original interior

Nov 12th, 2012, 20:07	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:48 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	1968 model came as a 2 door only with the introduction of the B20. UK brochure - No headrests. 1969 brochure shows headrests. 1970 brochure shows headrests and is the only one I've seen that has the headrests raised up above the seatback. I'm sure some 1968 owners would have had them retro fitted. Seats look good Chris. Nice work.

Nov 12th, 2012, 22:25	#5
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	i love the interior, Hugh.. the carpets and chrome are the business..

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