Date:         Wed, 5 Dec 2001 10:06:01 -0800
Reply-To:     Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Swivel seats for an '85 GL?
Comments: To: Brian Atkins <briandeanatkins@NETSCAPE.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <0230057B.388A4149.0BA42D06@netscape.net>
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I welded a swivel in my passanger seat. It is nice and was easy to do, but
there are some things to consider. 1) the batter door needs chopping in
half to clear the swivel 2) the seat is about 1.5" higher and about 1"
closer to the dash board.  3) the armrest (in my 84) hits the door pull
(on the door). But is is nice to have on trips i'll admit!  I purchased
two of these swivels (chopped out of a dead westy) and only installed one
because i didn't the driver's seat to be closer or higher.

BTW, the origional seat fits the swivel.
-matthew

Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356



On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, Brian Atkins wrote:

> I would like to make the front seats, at least the passenger side, swivel in my '85 GL.  Are the bases interchangeable or is it an entirely different seat?  I know that there are aftermarket bases out there, but if the parts are readily available from a FLAPS, it would be better than spending $160 apiece for new ones.
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> Brian Atkins
> 1985 Vanagon GL
> 1973 Beetle
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