If you want to save a lot of money, go for the stock type without arm rests, a lot lot cheaper!MattMalone wrote:Hit eBay quickly and found these - which are stock, apparently.
So if the stock base is still there, these could fit right in?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Bus-Westfa ... Sw65FXvV0h" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel
slowcoach wrote:If you want to save a lot of money, go for the stock type without arm rests, a lot lot cheaper!MattMalone wrote:Hit eBay quickly and found these - which are stock, apparently.
So if the stock base is still there, these could fit right in?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Bus-Westfa ... Sw65FXvV0h" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Like this? They need reupholstering for sure but they're cheap and local! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152265999826" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also getting a picture of the runners, hopefully today at some point
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They look pretty saggy! But yes they appear to be correct. You can get vinyl covered ones as standard, as opposed to fabric, which wouldn't sag. I'd think re upholstery is v expensive. We use vinyl stock seats, with those 90s bead mats on themMattMalone wrote:slowcoach wrote:If you want to save a lot of money, go for the stock type without arm rests, a lot lot cheaper!MattMalone wrote:Hit eBay quickly and found these - which are stock, apparently.
So if the stock base is still there, these could fit right in?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Bus-Westfa ... Sw65FXvV0h" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Like this? They need reupholstering for sure but they're cheap and local! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152265999826" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also getting a picture of the runners, hopefully today at some point
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Re: Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel
slowcoach wrote:MattMalone wrote:They look pretty saggy! But yes they appear to be correct. You can get vinyl covered ones as standard, as opposed to fabric, which wouldn't sag. I'd think re upholstery is v expensive. We use vinyl stock seats, with those 90s bead mats on themslowcoach wrote: Like this? They need reupholstering for sure but they're cheap and local! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152265999826" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also getting a picture of the runners, hopefully today at some point
Are there any specialist places I should be looking out for them? eBay seems quite limited (at the moment at least).
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Re: Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel
I was stripping out a Smart Car today and although I haven't put a tape measure to them yet, the runners seem remarkably close to T25 ones and very low profile. Will have a play next weekend. Smart seats are very comfortable - can vouch for that.
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Re: Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel
Its still got the original runners on the van so you can fit some standard seats, the later seats have a wider seat base foam so are a bit more comfy. Stick to original.
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Awesome, thanks for all your help
I will find some stock seats, fit them, and then actually fit in my van. Success!
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Re: Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel
glad youre on track. if youre interested, for your handbrake handle grip (which is missing), a bmx handlebar grip with the end cut off (for the button) works very well
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Re: Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel
Early style handbrake did not have grip as standard, only carat version had one.
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