i did this with my '84 wolfsburg also.. i cut the swivel base out of a dead vanagon westy, with my die cutter (36,000 rpm cutoff wheel) bzzzzz!!!! cut right thru the factory welds.. then i positened the base in plase on my '84 wolfy front pass seat (i didnt want one on the drivers seat, because it makes you sit up a little taller, and im already 6ft tall, i dont need to be sitting any taller) and i welded it in place, where the factory welds were.. then i trimmed a little bit off the battery box lid.. and i also cut out the opening under the front of the seat more, so i could store maps and junk under there.. , or it is a good place to mount a amp. i did all of this with my trusty die cutter :<) and lined the edges w/ u shaped rubber edging to cover the sharp edges.. it was simple to do.. with the right tools. and to acess the battery, you just swival the seat backwards, and slide it front.. chris '84 wolfy w/ passenger swival seat as well as other mods... |
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