On 5/12/06, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote:
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> This brings up an interesting question:
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> Can the more recent Vanagon Jump seats be retrofitted into an older (like
> 82 or 83) Vanagon?
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> What I am really asking is how do the Vanagon jumpseats mount (not to be
> confused with the Westy jump seat).
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> Jon

Jon,

We actually have ample info on this in the archives so I will just give you
a quickie answer. yes they can be retrofitted. Heavy bolts can be
substituted for welding (as in the factory install). There is debate on this
in the archives regarding the floor mounts. Some say just use holes in the
plywood floor of your Westy. I personally prefer welding or bolting the
heavy steel receiver cups that the factory made for this installation. The
rest of the brackets and seat belts can be bolted with washers of sufficient
size to distribute the load, IMHO.

BenT