Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:07:22 -0800
Reply-To: Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From: Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET>
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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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