>>will an early (Late 60's/ early 70's) cab-area canvas cot fit into the >>mounts on my 78? > >Yes, no problem. I've seen two versions, oldest is round tubing with welded >on ends that fit into the brackets, newer are square tubes with a gentle >bevel cut off and end bent over to fit brackets. I've shortened new ones to >fit a Vanagon, works fine, has to be higher up than older busses. If you can >pick one up cheap do it. They are great for heaving towels coats sneakers >and even children into, keeping the floor clear. tim s. This answer is not 100% correct. The cot design changed in 1976 so that the poles are collapsable (each pole made of two rods, one of which fits in the other). From personal experience, a 68 cot will fit up to a 74 at least. My 73 cot WILL NOT fit in my 77. The front fits tightly but the rear will not go in as it is too short.
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