In a message dated 11/18/02 5:07:04 PM Pacific Standard Time,
b.t.allen@MYACTV.NET writes:

<< I'm converting a 7 pass Vanagon to a Weekender pachage with flip-up table
and have already found that the seat posts on the exterior walls need to be
moved. Anything else major I should be aware of to install? >>

Bob,

You can just bolt in the square blocks and bolt them onto your van. The
Weekender bench bolts on to that. The seatback catch is another story. The
factory welded a square tube to move the catch post closer. The bolt hole for
the catch is also relocated between where the two holes normally are in a
regular bus. You can either fabricate a new extension, make the bolt/catch
longer, or pirate the piece from the donor van.

This is what I did. I cut the old piece from the donor along with the backing
plate. Instead of welding the piece in, I simply kept it welded to the
original plate from the donor van. I then cleaned up that piece so it can be
bolted to the existing plate in my van. No welding necessary and no further
fabrication. I figured this would be stronger and therefore safer than
anything I could cobble up.

BTW, this is all assuming you are referring to  Carat or Multivan rear bench.
The early Westy Wolfsburg Edition (the one with the poptop) is a totally
different.

BenT
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ps: I can take some pics if you find it necessary.