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vintagemotion
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 Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject: alternative Vanagon front seats. |
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My 82 Westy seats are pretty tired and I’m trying to find better ones from a different car. What could fit.
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kayakmaster
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:32 am Post subject: |
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Try an outfit called "Sewfine", They have seats they call Colorado hi back.
I think they are about $1200 for the pair. Also, Go Westy has racaro seats for about $1100 a piece.
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mathieux46
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Eurovan seat fits with very little modification ( grinding a part of the rail ). They are wonderful replacement, arm rest, and very confortable. I bought mine for 100$ a pair. They are usually easy to find.
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:25 am Post subject: |
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pick up a set of 84+ vanagon seats with arm rests.
be aware that actual "westfalia" seats are slightly shorter in the base (fore-aft) length.
but really any vanagon seat would improve the driving comfort over worn out seats.
Dan in NY
Merry Christmas,
Happy Holidaze.
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mikey9
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:28 am Post subject: SAAB |
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Seats from SAAB cars (900, 900, 9-5, 9-3) are all popular fitments over here (UK) - you find them on ebay advertised as replacements for VW van seats!
Minimal changes required to the runners - apparently. |
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vintagemotion
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 8:46 am Post subject: Re: SAAB |
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Seats from SAAB cars (900, 900, 9-5, 9-3) are all popular fitments over here (UK) - you find them on ebay advertised as replacements for VW van seats!
Minimal changes required to the runners - apparently. |
Thanks this sounds like something I can find on the slavage yard here to fit my budget  .
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CessnaJon
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I have some pretty nice original seats from an orange 80 model-I'm 25 miles s of ATL if interested.Merry Christmas everyone!
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