passenger foot rest?

77orangecamper · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:10 am Post subject: passenger foot rest?

im looking for the bolt on foot rest for my 77 camper
I have seen pics of them here on this site
I have also seen a free standing foot rest
any comfort for the wife is a plus on long trips

thanks

simon

jtauxe · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:31 am Post subject:

I made a good footrest, but sold it with YellowBird. It's a box design rather than a bar. I should borrow it back long enough to make some construction plans to hand out.

It is basically a specially-shaped box made of plywood, that fits snugly in the space at the foot of the passenger seat, wedged between the seat pedestal and the kick panel. The box has a carpeted lid for feet, and room inside to store stuff. Too bad I don't have a better pic of it, but here you can see the top of it in front of the seat:

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How many people would be interested in plans for such a box?
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dwill49965 · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:39 am Post subject:

I think the one you're referring to was made by sxuxrxf. Check his gallery for further pics and details.

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77orangecamper · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:16 am Post subject:

that bar one is the style that i want
looks like sxyxrxf made his own version (talented welding skills)
i must have seen these before mabe in english busses
i was hoping to find a US vendor that might carry them

thanks for the help guys

simon

sxuxrxf · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:59 am Post subject:

I got the idea from the "komfort bar", which at the time, was selling for well over $200. I didn't want to pay that much and also didn't like the design. It was very easy to get your foot stuck and fall out of the bus!
It is advertised in the April '07 issue of HotVW's in the Foreign Unlimited ad for $195. The website is no longer in use.

Here's the only pic I could come up with:

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77orangecamper · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:17 am Post subject:

thing looks like a roll bar for your legs LOL
the things people come up with LOL

your not making any more like yours by chance are you (quality product that many bus owners would love to have)

thanks for the info

simon

Hippopotabus · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:04 pm Post subject:

sxuxrxf
So I take it you're not making the little bar rest thingy. I'd sure be interested in paying you for one of those.

That box idea is a good one too. Hmmmmm. Think

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sxuxrxf · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

No, I only made the one.

I'll sell mine, but the bus comes with it Laughing

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Hippopotabus · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

Mosparx · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject:

I just put a 12-pack of beer on the floor and my passengers love it, and tell me it keeps their feet nice and cool too! Very Happy

JMazier · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

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JMazier · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:28 am Post subject:

westy demi-god · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:29 am Post subject:

Toaster on Wheels · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:50 am Post subject:

Put me down for one!

Rocknrod · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:46 am Post subject:

I've been thinking about highway pegs and cruise control for the drivers seat... Laughing

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