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Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:37 am

Hello,

I'm looking at purchasing 77-79 Westy or Riviera and have a question, should I end up with a Riviera. Can you install a swivel seat base from a Westy into a Riviera? My assumption is that it's been done before. Let me know!

Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:43 am

Do you have an ice chest right behind there?

My wife has one of these so that her feet actually hit the floor.

http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Foot-Black-KTKFR400-Category/dp/B0006OKLD6/ref=pd_sbs_op_37

Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:40 pm

Depends on whether it has bulkheads or furniture behind the seat, but even that can be remedied with a sawzall :P The swivel will fit any later bus, it's only what's around the seat that limits you.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:20 pm

I think the quick answer is no. I thought about it for my rig, but there were two main speedbumps:

The main obstacle would be the bulkhead, like busdaddy said; and a sawzall job usually needs alot of cleanup work to make it look good. Alot more than I am willing to tackle.

Secondly, the passenger seat on my '77 rivi doesn't adjust forward or back. I don't think the swivel will fit without welding on some new seat rails. Again, alot more than I am willing to tackle.

Anything is possible, as long as you have time, or skill, or a pile of $$$!

Good luck with your search!

Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:27 pm

doubt it the stove and the refrigerator would have to go along with the bulkhead, then there is the issue of room. Like wyomingriviera said the seat doesnt adjust on a rivi. I would measure a seat on a westy then measure one on a riviera, i would be happy to get you the dimensions off my 77 riviera if you do not have access. Also would need to be willing to dump/relocate the fridge/stove, and be good with a sawzall for the bulkhead removal.