We just finished installing (and road testing) a pair of front seats from a Routan.  Leather, cushy, arm rests, taller, longer, reclining,etc.
There will be no adjusting the seat base, but the passenger can sure get in a nap!

> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:09:13 -0700
> From: stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Vanagon seats over the years
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> I've heard that the late model Vanagon seats have a "longer" seat, the
> length of the seat base from front to back. Is this true?  If so, what is
> the difference and what years?
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> My first Westy, an '84, had brutally uncomfortable seats (same as the '70's
> vans but with cloth upholstery) which I replaced with seats from an '85, the
> first year with arm rests.  And it was a more comfortable seat design as
> well.
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> But, the seat is pretty short and a longer one would give more leg support.
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> Also, I've seen a few "modern" power seats installed in Vanagons from Fords
> and other cars.  Anyone done that?  Being able to tilt the seat base would
> be nice.
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> I know, I'm dreaming.
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> 
> Stuart
> 
> '85 Westy
> 
> Spoiled by the comfort of modern cars