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Subject:Re: seats
From:John C...
Date:Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:44:55 EDT

Hi All,
Aren't the headrests actually for whiplash prevention,
in case of rear collisions,
and not so much for resting your head on?
JC...

In a message dated 9/10/03 9:34:39 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
jrunberg@MAC.COM writes:

> IIRC, not all the seats are the same. My old 82 had HORRID seats - not
> front support and w/ the vinyl I'd almost slip out of them. The captains chairs
> in my 90 Carat, however, are absolutely wonderful. They fit my 6'3" frame
> nicely and give redally good support to my legs and lower back. The headrests are
> next to useless for me but napping isn't a problem - just walk to the back,
> pull out the bed and catch some Z's.
>
> Before dropping some $$ on replacements, I'd check out a set of captains
> chairs and see if you like them better.
>
> john