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djkeev Samba Moderator
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PDXWesty Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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Eurovan seats fit. try the search.
There's also a whole section on seats and alternates in the FAQ's _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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photogdave Samba Member
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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tjet Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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I'm interested as well. I'd like to find something comparable to my Mk4 Jetta seats (with armrests). One thing I like about the Jetta seats is the headrests. I did install Merkur XR4ti headrests to my 87 Vanagon seats which did make a difference (they tilt forward). Direct swap |
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si2t3m Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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Currently running Porsche seats and both my wife & I love them. Easy to install vanagon armrest on them. To install on the pivot seat bases, i removed the tracks from the pivoting base, easy to do with a spot weld bit and drilled and secured the seats to the base with bolts * large washers.
Found the pair for 250.00. Couldn't pass on it! _________________ Marc-André Morin
90 Westy Syncro EJ25
90 Weinsburg Syncro EJ22
76 Westfalia EZ30D
72 911 Targa
70 914-6 conversion
69 Ghia convertible
68 912 coupe
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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kourt Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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Here's the thread: Do Eurovan seats fit in Vanagons?
Aside from better support, softer fabric and softer headrests, this is the best feature of the Eurovan seats:
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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These links are in the FAQ
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■Seats (72)
Problems:
Rear seat won't unlatch
General info:
How to remove front seats
Installing lumbar support
Installing bolt-on swivel seat base
Installing Carat-style jump seat
Installing Porsche seats
Installing Recaros
Installing Eurovan seats into Vanagon w/ pix
Installing Eurovan seats w/ pix – pt. 2
Seat rebuilding, cleaning and heaters
Passenger Seat Reclining Mod
Arm rests – disassembly and reassembly
Installing headrests into rear bench seat |
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campism Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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If you have a Westfalia, don't forget about stock Vanagon non-Westy front seats. A Westy's seat cushion is flatter, harder and shorter front-to-back than a "normal" Vanagon seat cushion, and is not as well bolstered or supportive. You might be able to find a pair of these cheaper than any of the other alternatives, they already have armrests and they swap right in without modification. If you know someone with a tintop ask if you can swap out front seats for a test drive. You might be pleasantly and cheaply surprised.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=401712 _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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campism wrote: |
If you have a Westfalia, don't forget about stock Vanagon non-Westy front seats. A Westy's seat cushion is flatter, harder and shorter front-to-back than a "normal" Vanagon seat cushion, and is not as well bolstered or supportive. You might be able to find a pair of these cheaper than any of the other alternatives, they already have armrests and they swap right in without modification. If you know someone with a tintop ask if you can swap out front seats for a test drive. You might be pleasantly and cheaply surprised.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=401712&highlight=westy+seat |
Yes, I have the camper shorter seats.
Honestly, I've had Beetles from 1955 forward, Ghias from 66 forward, Type 2's from 69 forward and squarebacks.
I've never enjoyed fully VW's seating choices.
My Brother has a Eurovan and that is better for sure.
I regret not going with my initial gut feeling and getting different seats from the get go. I instead got covers from SewFine and repaired my foam.
They aren't bad, but they aren't great either. 7,000 miles clearly showed us that.
On the otherhand there are many cars that have very comfy seats in them. I'd much rather go in that direction.
Dave _________________ Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537
Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert |
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fraggle00 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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For me an arm rest is essential kit. That has a huge impact on available options. _________________ '91 Vanagon Carat
'87 Porsche 928S4 DOWN
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photogdave Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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I've mentioned this in other seat threads but it bears repeating...
I was very happy to discover that I don't miss arm rests.
The much-improved support of the Corbeau seats greatly reduces fatigue and the side bolsters do offer some arm support.
I actually prefer these seats without arm rests as I don't have to move them out of the way, and it's nice to have a wider aisle to move to the back of the van.
YMMV of course! _________________ 89 Syncro GL Westfalia 2.1 WBX/WBXaustSS
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spitsnrovers Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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Those Corbeau seats sure do look real nice and comfy! For someone (like me) on the cheap Ford Club Wagon seats from a wrecker worked for me. Took a little work, but I'm happy.
Here's the "how to" link: http://www.griffco.ca/interest/vw/vwseats.htm
and for better arm rests:
http://www.griffco.ca/interest/vw/armrest.htm
Probably not for everyone's taste. _________________ '88 VW Westfalia
'75 Triumph Spitfire 1500 |
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rubbachicken Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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there's this guy, he used a wheel, looked very comfy, you might want to try it _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
619 201 0310 or 617 935 4182 |
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goffoz Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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photogdave wrote: |
I've mentioned this in other seat threads but it bears repeating...
I was very happy to discover that I don't miss arm rests.
The much-improved support of the Corbeau seats greatly reduces fatigue and the side bolsters do offer some arm support.
I actually prefer these seats without arm rests as I don't have to move them out of the way, and it's nice to have a wider aisle to move to the back of the van.
YMMV of course! |
totally agree ..forget the arm rests, they are a pain, then a world of seats open up.
subaru, honda and previas work really well ...easy to modify to fit
..if you weld.
i like my outback seats..no armrests |
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wesitarz Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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Smallcar Performance installed Subaru Forrester seats in one of their conversions. Looked nice in pic,but can't locate the pic on their new website.As for comfort,I don't know. |
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metropoj Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:17 am Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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I went early Eurovan based on ease of install and low price at my local boneyard. I wish they were Beige however
I really enjoy my mid 2000's Caravan seats that have armrests to boot and I will look into adding those at some point to see how likely they are. _________________ John.
86 TiiCo powered Westy. |
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narendra.vw Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:20 am Post subject: Re: Alternative Front Seats?? |
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Mine is replaced with a Toyota MPV seats, arm rest included.
I highly recommend arm rest for a long distance travel.
I have used Van’s OE railings, this gave me the advantage of original seat height.
The seats comparison.
It needs bit of fabrication work |
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