Date:         Thu, 23 May 1996 19:51:34 -0700
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From:         ddes@anet-dfw.com (David Schwarze)
Subject:      Re: How did older vans carry wheelchairs?

At 6:02 PM 5/23/96, Dave Thomas wrote:

>I am wondering if anyone knows what hardware was used in the
>65-71 time frame to both get a wheelchair into the van and
>to tiedown the chair in the van. Was it ramps?  Did they
>have electric/hydraulic lifts for the VW's  back then?   Any
>old photos or literature anyone has would be a great source
>of info, as would any tips from anyone who has such an
>adaptation in their bus.

I saw a '74 bus in the junkyard (Jack Stafford was there, maybe he
remembers too?) that had been modified to carry (I assume) a wheelchair.  A
good portion of the floor from behind the front seats to behind the sliding
door had been lowered at least 8 inches!  Custom welded, of course.  I
assume they just used some small ramps at that point.

-David

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