Date:         Fri, 12 May 2006 10:22:01 -0700
Reply-To:     jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
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From:         jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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Ben,

Thanks for the reply. I'll check the archives for more information. It
seems like I remember one of the Vanagons in the junkyard locally has a
jump seat.

;)

J

On Fri, 12 May 2006, BenT Syncro wrote:

> On 5/12/06, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > This brings up an interesting question:
> >
> > Can the more recent Vanagon Jump seats be retrofitted into an older (like
> > 82 or 83) Vanagon?
> >
> > What I am really asking is how do the Vanagon jumpseats mount (not to be
> > confused with the Westy jump seat).
> >
> > Jon
>
>
>
> Jon,
>
> We actually have ample info on this in the archives so I will just give you
> a quickie answer. yes they can be retrofitted. Heavy bolts can be
> substituted for welding (as in the factory install). There is debate on this
> in the archives regarding the floor mounts. Some say just use holes in the
> plywood floor of your Westy. I personally prefer welding or bolting the
> heavy steel receiver cups that the factory made for this installation. The
> rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient
> size to distribute the load, IMHO.
>
> BenT
>