Date:         Fri, 7 Mar 2003 23:41:44 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
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In a message dated 3/7/03 8:29:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes:


> tempted to simply poke holes in the carpet. They are not adequate as bottom
> anchors especially in the event of a collision.
>
>

the plywood subfloor in a westy is substantial enough to do the job without
all the extra work of ripping up the floor and welding in those metal cups..
even better yet - drill the holes in the plywood and if youre really worried,
install a  brass cup socket (not the right term) but its a plumbing fitting
that you can get the same size as the nibs on the jumpseat feet.  there is a
local guy to me who did this when installing a jumpseat in his (also a 88)
westy and the result looks professional (paint the fittings to match your
floor) and its very substantial. In a collision youd bend the sheetmetal in
your batterybox (where the jumpseat bracket is mounted) before youd mess
those holes up in the plywood.

chris