> On a similar note, can the middle bench seat from a regular Vanagon be fit > into a Westy? At quick glance, it looks like the middle seat tracks might > still be under the Westy carpet. But I'm not sure if the bench seat is too > long to fit between the sink/stove cabinet and the sliding door. If it did > fit, you could just clamp it in when you needed 2 extra seats, and pull it > out relatively easily when you needed the room instead, just as in a > regular Vanagon. Then again, I've never seen it done before in a Westy, > which might be indication that it doesn't fit. Has anybody tried it or > measured it? > -Ron Salmon > The seat tracks are there, covered by aluminum strips screwed in with a couple large slot head screws. If the seat can be slid toward the door, it might just fit... Anyone want to lend me one to find out? ;) Shawn Wright (VWnut@smus.bc.ca) '88 Westy (336k) '85 Jetta TD (358k) '69 Wife '97 1st child (! :)
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