In a message dated 12/12/99 3:31:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, ddffpc@HOME.COM
writes:

<< Is the swivel capability of the Westy seat built into the seat itself,
 or can regular GL van seats be mounted onto junkyard swivels? I've
 spotted Westy seats, totally greased and atrocious, but that swivel
 fine. >>

swivals arent part of the seat. they're a 3 part mechanism, the bottom most
plate being welded to the westfalia.  if you want them, you must cut them out
of the junked westy with a cutoff saw, die cutter, torch, etc.  then re-weld
them into your van, in the same place.  you can use ANY vanagon seats with
the swival bases.

fyi, i have a tan pair of velour vanagon seats w/ armrests, if anyone's
interested.
chris