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Double front seat fitting advice

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Hi all, does anybody know if a rear double caravelle seat will fit directly in the front to replace the double front seat in a panel van as my front seat is in serious need of new upholstery or, if not any recommendations for upholsterers who are resonably priced?

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No, rear seat is either fixed to the floor (mid) or bolted to the sides (rear). Front seat slides on runners on top of the seat/battery box.

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Aha, thanks dude.
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Hey mate, Ive got a double seat in standard fabric, its in pretty good condition. Im after 20 quid for it.

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A double front seat requires either a bulkhead or a bar to support it. I fitted one to my old T25 and welded a strong metal plate to each of the sides to stop the seat back from falling backwards and so removing the need for any bulkhead or supporting bar. IIRC I also used a few bolts to help back up my welding.
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gtavalanche wrote:Hey mate, Ive got a double seat in standard fabric, its in pretty good condition. Im after 20 quid for it.

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Where abouts are you mate?
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Im between andover and Salisbury buddy.
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I Can take it to bug jam if your going.
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Hmm, bit far to go for me really mate. Never mind.
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Anyone you know going to bug jam that can get it for you?
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None of my local lot are going who I know which is a pain. Don't suspose you come anywhere near Market Harborough on route?
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Nope, opposit way unfortunately!
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