Roll Bar Head restraint

impstocker · 06-07-2014, 11:19 PM

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

Mark Yacavone · 06-08-2014, 01:17 AM

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

impstocker · 06-08-2014, 01:52 AM

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

FireSale · 06-08-2014, 10:51 AM

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

impstocker · 06-08-2014, 10:40 PM

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

impstocker · 06-08-2014, 10:50 PM

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

FireSale · 06-09-2014, 12:45 AM

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

HandOverFist · 06-09-2014, 06:51 AM

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

FireSale · 06-09-2014, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

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

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

SSDiv6 · 06-09-2014, 11:57 AM

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

06-07-2014, 11:19 PM	#1
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	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

06-08-2014, 01:17 AM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,789 Likes: 2,881 Liked 5,077 Times in 1,935 Posts	Re: Roll Bar Head restraint Yes ,you do...unless it's built into the seat. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

06-08-2014, 01:52 AM	#3
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	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

06-08-2014, 10:51 AM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	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 __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

06-08-2014, 10:40 PM	#5
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Roll Bar Head restraint Whats a "poly seat" ? I have built my own stocker before and passed tech. Thanks

06-08-2014, 10:50 PM	#6
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	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

06-09-2014, 12:45 AM	#7
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	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 __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

06-09-2014, 06:51 AM	#8
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Roll Bar Head restraint It sounds like he is simply going to fabricate a stop attached to his hoop like ours. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

06-09-2014, 11:57 AM	#10
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,036 Likes: 710 Liked 1,538 Times in 575 Posts	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