Hi Tom,
I did this conversion to my 90 GL last Summer. Here is a list of what you should install:
Large side panel with the indent for the table Smaller side panel for the other side Bench seat and frame, the table version has a narrower bench seat Two real area panel one for each side Table and frame You'll need to buy 1/4" j-channel (or use screws and washers) You'll also need to move the rear bench seat catch posts
It is a fairly easy conversion if you have all the tools; which I didn't so it took me most of the summer; being on a budget and having to look for a welder. In all it cost me:
100 interior parts 5 bolts and Teflon bushing for new seat posts for the catches 10 welding I put in one jump seat and had the floor brackets welded 2 in various rivet sizes 20 new cup holders
The hardest part
Initial set up and measurements to the table bracket (I probable spent 2 hours fitting and refitting before I cut the body and mounted the table frame. You have to cut a little bit of the body under the window (you'll see once the side panel is off.))
Future plans:
Remove the panels and install insulation for sound muffling New carpet forth rear area
Biggest regret:
I couldn't convince the wife that I needed to buy another tool (welder, compressor (not needed for the job), etc...)
Good luck, if you have any other questions I'm more than happy to answer them.
Jere
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Boyd Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 4:31 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Carat Interior Conversion HELP
I want a table in my 91 GL so I bought the two plastic interior pieces(one for each side of the rear seat), the table and the bracket. Now I pull off the existing panel and I do not see how it all mounts in there.
Am I missing something? I know people have done this before, what is the trick??
Enjoy your day!
Tom Boyd meyra21@yahoo.com
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