We just finished installing (and road testing) a pair of front seats from a Routan. Leather, cushy, arm rests, taller, longer, reclining,etc. There will be no adjusting the seat base, but the passenger can sure get in a nap! > Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:09:13 -0700 > From: stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Vanagon seats over the years > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I've heard that the late model Vanagon seats have a "longer" seat, the > length of the seat base from front to back. Is this true? If so, what is > the difference and what years? > > > > My first Westy, an '84, had brutally uncomfortable seats (same as the '70's > vans but with cloth upholstery) which I replaced with seats from an '85, the > first year with arm rests. And it was a more comfortable seat design as > well. > > > > But, the seat is pretty short and a longer one would give more leg support. > > > > > Also, I've seen a few "modern" power seats installed in Vanagons from Fords > and other cars. Anyone done that? Being able to tilt the seat base would > be nice. > > > > I know, I'm dreaming. > > > > Stuart > > '85 Westy > > Spoiled by the comfort of modern cars |
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