Front swivil seat plates

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Front swivil seat plates

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Whats the best option for fitting front swivel seat plates in my van
Do these bolt in?, I was reading that they possibly need to be welded
Any links for purchasing the proper ones would be great

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http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/T25interior.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Two types available

http://campervanthings.com/2013/05/23/f ... vel-plate/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure a search on here will return more too
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wxm1873 wrote:http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/T25interior.htm

Two types available

http://campervanthings.com/2013/05/23/f ... vel-plate/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure a search on here will return more too
Thanks :ok
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Hi
i have just finished fitting the weld in type and found it to be a messy job .
The old seat runners need to be removed by drilling out the spot welds ,this left about a dozen holes in the wheel arch from the spot welds most of which were messy and needed to be welded up . On the inside rail i left the holes as the were not going through the vehicle .
Had i realised that it meant making holes in the wheel arch i would of bought the justkampers /bluebird type and not of damaged the vehicle .
On the plus side the welding cost £50 with me doing all the prep work and the seat base £70 so i did save a few quid but i would'nt do it again as i may have rust problems in the wheel arch in the future. Having a swivel seat is great though i really like the extra seat and space it gives .

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I don't see the point of swivel bases? My van has got captain's seats and I can slide the passenger seat off, turn it around, and slide it back on in less than a minute. When it's back on the runners it slides forward far enough so the arm on the seat doesn't hit the door handle when the door closes.

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BOXY wrote:I don't see the point of swivel bases? My van has got captain's seats and I can slide the passenger seat off, turn it around, and slide it back on in less than a minute. When it's back on the runners it slides forward far enough so the arm on the seat doesn't hit the door handle when the door closes.

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Whats the deal with captains seats ,can these be purchased?
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Whats the deal with captains seats ,can these be purchased?

Only second hand, and usually for silly money. A decent pair with working arm rests etc. normally sell for £250-£300. There's a pair on e-bay that need a bit of work at the moment ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAMOOSHED-VW- ... 5d5b547fa0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Any standard VW seat will slide off the runners and turn around though.
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Hi
took passenger seat off to investigate swivel base situation/ to see if i could turn it round as was mentioned. This is what's underneath... Is that a swivel base plate?If so i 'm presuming there are pieces missing?? any advice ?
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Demelza83 wrote:Hi
took passenger seat off to investigate swivel base situation/ to see if i could turn it round as was mentioned. This is what's underneath... Is that a swivel base plate?If so i 'm presuming there are pieces missing?? any advice ?
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Will this universal seat fit the T25
I emailed the supplier but they were not shure about the specific model it will fit

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m4 ... 26cp%253D1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Demelza83: that is a factory fitted Westy swivel base. Bolt the seat down again, push wire handle down (should have a plastic knob iirc but I am no Westy type) and the seat goes round.
That's it.
If its too tight to turn then the four bokts in the curcular centre plate need backing off a tad.

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Thanks I ll have a go at bolts cos pushing metal handle got me nowhere.Cheers :)
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alank950 wrote:Will this universal seat fit the T25
I emailed the supplier but they were not shure about the specific model it will fit

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m4 ... 26cp%253D1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Any info for me regarding this guys..
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