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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 02:24 PM
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hello is there anyway to be able to tell the difference between original and reproduction headrest for 69,thanks guys!!!
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hello is there anyway to be able to tell the difference between original and reproduction headrest for 69,thanks guys!!!
I think there are other ways but one dead giveaway is if has stitching. If so you can at least tell it was recovered.
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If it is a plastic interior there is no stitching on the headrest, don't know about leather.
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On a '69 regardless of material, the headrest should be molded, with no stitching.
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer6369
On a '69 regardless of material, the headrest should be molded, with no stitching.
Correct, and all are vinyl even if the upholstery is leather.
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