TheSamba.com :: View topic - Looking for info to install non-OEM seats in bus

Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:45 pm

I am trying to determine my options for installing higher end non-original seats (driver and passenger) in my '78 bay window. Are there any viable options? Do Vanagon seats fit as a direct install? Are there brackets available to interface with the stock body rail that can be bolted to higher end aftermarket seats?

Thanks

Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:47 pm

I have seen many people use vanagon seats, they should go in eaisly.

Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:34 pm

Vanagon seats are the only direct replacement. The problem with most aftermarket seats, outside of no way to mount them, is their height.

Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:09 pm

The P.O. mounted some new rails and Honda seats. They sit higher than stock. More comfortable though.

Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:44 pm

I don't know if ProCar are high end (i'm assuming not), but i really like them. The po put them in. They sit a little higher, but it's not really noticeable. it appears these use the same rails, but not sure.

http://www.vwparts.net/procar.html

If they have photos of vw's on their site, you would think that they make them so you don't have to mod the tracks.

p.s. this comes up once in a while. it would be worth a search to find more info

Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:53 pm

the rails on 77 & up bus/vanogon are the same so if you find some
nice vanogon seats you know the ones with the arm rest

let me know so i can get them :lol:

Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:56 pm

Malokin Martin was year is that bus?

Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:32 pm

Polish Rifle wrote: Malokin Martin was year is that bus?

HELLOOOO ELLENSBURG!

Ahh how I miss The Burg. Raised there since I was a WEE lad. Miss fly fishing on the Yak, miss getting piss drunk at the Tav, miss the taco wagon tacos. Small world indeed

My bus is a 72. My mom lives on capitol. Maybe you saw it out there? Drove that bastard from Ellensburg to Boston last summer... about 5000 miles all together.

Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:22 pm

Will Vanagon srats fit 71 bay or are my options limited to seats from same?

Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:56 pm

Word to the Burg....Super Mother

Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:40 am

Cptn. Calzone wrote: Will Vanagon srats fit 71 bay or are my options limited to seats from same?

Vanagon seats work on late 74 and up Buses. Those of us with early bays would need to change the seat tracks.