On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:37:42 -0800, Dave Chameides
<docproteus@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I�m wondering if a rear fold down seat from a stock 86 westfalia will fit in
> my 83 diesel vanagon?  Anyone have any ideas?
> 
> Dave

Yes, but complexity will depend on which bench you are trying to
install into what.

If you are installing a Westy (rear) bench/bed from a 1986 Westy into
1983 Diesel Westy, it's a bolt on. If your 83 is not a Westy, you may
need to do some drilling and or welding. If the bench/bed from the 86
is from a full-Westy vs. a Westy Weekender (w/o the real fridge), it
should bolt on to the floor and sides. However, if are trying to
install the Westy Weekender (not the Weekender bench from the later
buses) you will need to weld or rivet the rear catch for the seat
back.

Anytime you ask one of these type of questions, it is always best to
identify either vehicle EXACTLY as there are too many permutations of
these vans. There are enough differences that a simple "yes" just will
not do.

Hope this helps anyway.

BenT