Roll Bar Head restraint
 

Just finished my 8 point roll bar for my 65 Impala- do I also need to have a head restraint or "head rest" - Sorry, i don't have rule book and my NHRA membership ran out, I can't access the General Rules section-

Will Lamprecht I/SA 65 Impala in progress

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

Yes ,you do...unless it's built into the seat.

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

Thanks Mark- I thought so- oh well off to Home Crapto in the morning for some metal-
Mark, I also like your V/S picture collection. My brother ran a V/SA 6 cylindr 69 Nova in the 80's ala Billy Nees, never could get it to run index though.

Will Lamprecht

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

Please read the rule book before spending money on a home build solution to a safety thing. Accepted poly seats are something like $40.

EDIT: You need approved padding on any metal that contacts your helmet in a driving position.

Dale

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

Whats a "poly seat" ? I have built my own stocker before and passed tech. Thanks

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

OK, poly seat meaning racing seat. I personally like the look of my "stock" bucket seats in my "stock eliminator"car, but I can understand why people will use poly seats.

Will Lamprecht I/SA 65 Impala in progress

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

The stock buckets in my 68 Mustang stop at the shoulder and would never pass any safety inspection. If you can build an acceptable head restraint then go for it. You've got more skill than I do, or at least you trust your skill more than I do. Aluminum racing seats are nice, but the polyurethane molded ones were the only seats in my budget.

Dale

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

It sounds like he is simply going to fabricate a stop attached to his hoop like ours.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psc969f293.jpg

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

That makes sense. When the OP mentioned Home Depot, I was thinking something less polished.

What do you have covering your rear seat close off? Is it fireproof?

Dale

Re: Roll Bar Head restraint
 

The requirements and information you are looking for is shown in the Rule Book General Regulations section.
That section of the rule book is free; the link is as follows:

http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/2...ons_120413.pdf