Date:         Sun, 21 Nov 1999 19:21:04 EST
Reply-To:     WEIRSTEF@CS.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stefan Weir <WEIRSTEF@CS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Swivel Seats
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In a message dated 11/21/99 11:03:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
mwilliamson@USWEST.NET writes:

<< I have been considering adding swivel seats to my 88 Wolfsburg
 weekender-type bus.  For camping trips, I usually remove the rear-facing
 seats.

 Any experience out there either equipping a bus with these seats that did
 not originally include them?  Can the same seats be used, simply replacing
 the undercarriage?  Any notions about where such things might be obtained
 (I'll be checking local Denver junkyards). >>

The swivels should be easy to install.  The lower part of the swivels must be
cut away from the donor vehicle.  I hear a Milwakee Sawzall or similar works
good.  Of course they will also have to be welded back into your van.  As
long as head room isn't a problem for you you can use your original seats.
The tracks and undercarriage match perfectly.  The non swivel seats are
thicker than the ones that were mated with the swivels, so like I said if
headroom is an issue, you may want to try and find some nice westy seats to
use.

Stefan