Date:         Wed, 30 Oct 2002 04:54:39 EST
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Carpenter <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front seat replacements
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In a message dated 10/29/02 10:29:32 PM Mountain Standard Time,
3kellers@COMCAST.NET writes:


> My '91 vanagon front seats are really uncomfortable and I was wondering if
> the Eurovan seats fit in the tracks without modification.  I have put 5,000
> miles on the van since April and am thoroughly enjoying my ride except for
> those front seats.  They don't seem to have held up really well over the
> past 11 years and 108K miles.
> Are there any other suggestions?  I have considered having the seats rebuilt
> and reupholstered but don't know of a competent auto upholstery company.
> Or maybe there are other captain's chairs from other manufacturers that fit
> in with an adaptor kit?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Toma
>

Hi Toma,
My sentiments exactly!
I am in the process as we speak of converting
my Subaru seats that were left over from the Subbie conversion.
I have the passenger seat completed,
and it`s a ton better than stock.
I was the same way, on the way back from a trip,
I had to put a pillow under my butt!
I wasn't able to find any new foam to overhaul the stock seats.
So I went this route.
I like them better than new.
The only downside is that I lost the arm rests.
But, I think it is a fair trade.
They also sit about 3/4" higher,
and at 5'10' I like that too.
Pictures of the whole seat conversion are forthcoming.
best of luck,
John C.
SLC, UT
85 Westaru...