MalMac 1,332 #1 Posted June 11, 2014 Can anyone tell me if this is a OEM back rest. It came off a 854, the guy I got the tractor from said he had it put on new at the dealer. I have never seen a oval back pad before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #2 Posted June 11, 2014 Looks like one to me, is the wood plywood? It looks to have a curve to it? If so I would say yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #3 Posted June 11, 2014 Model BR-122? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,925 #4 Posted June 11, 2014 I had one on my 854 up north but it was more rectangular with little or no curve. The mounting bracket was the same. I have no clue if what I had was original or correct for the year. Definitely a nice thing to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #5 Posted June 11, 2014 I wish I could see the picture. I have been looking for one for months now for my 854 that I am re doing. I never knew they were curved. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #6 Posted June 11, 2014 That's just it I have never seen one that is oval and curved shape. I am pretty sure the support itself is OEM but not sure about the oval pad itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #7 Posted June 11, 2014 I've heard of them being mentioned before... first one I've ever seen one though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #8 Posted June 12, 2014 I'll snag a picture or two tomorrow afternoon and we'll see. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #9 Posted June 14, 2014 Well time is a rarity any more it's a busy place around here. What I found is that my back rests are all rectangle shape. I have three of them with one going to get recoverd. The back rest itself is a 3/4" piece of plywood and it is curved. Don't ask me how because I have No idea how they got the wood to curve like that. I would say the steel part is original but as far as the oval pad I don't know. I don't think it would be original for a Wheel Horse tractor maybe a Simple city or something like that??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,925 #10 Posted June 14, 2014 Like this one John? It not a very good picture but it was all I found on a quick Yahoo search. This is what I had on my 854 but I didn't realize it was wood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,793 #11 Posted June 14, 2014 I had the exact same backrest as in that 854 pic. Came off of an 854 as well. Since recovered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #12 Posted June 14, 2014 Yes sir, it looks exactly like that. Believe it or not there's a piece of plywood used for the back rest itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #13 Posted June 19, 2014 It looks like they are molded plywood, the plywood is put into a mold and pressed into shape and held their until the glue dries then they are trimmed to size and upholstered. Burly, if you get a chance take a couple of pictures of a bare backrest with a tape measure stretched out next to it, it might be something that could be reproduced for a reasonable cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
