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bench seat query

Posted: 21 Feb 2014, 10:43
by what2do
Hi there, can anyone tell me what is required to fit a bench seat into a van that doesn't have a bulkhead please?

It maybe that I decide to buy a full/partial bulkhead at some point but for now I need a 3rd seat, hence the question.

Thanks.

Re: bench seat query

Posted: 21 Feb 2014, 11:54
by randiandipandi
You need a bar across the van to support the seat back.

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Front bench seat 1 by Larfinn, on Flickr

Mount the extra seatbelt (using the existing passenger and drivers belt mounting points)

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Front Bench Seat 2 by Larfinn, on Flickr

Re: bench seat query

Posted: 21 Feb 2014, 15:36
by what2do
Thanks very much for your pics, is that bar made to fit or taken from another van? Cheers.

Re: bench seat query

Posted: 21 Feb 2014, 15:43
by randiandipandi
Mine was a Devon Conversions 12 seat minibus (in its previous life as a school minibus) so it has always had the bar and double seat.

Re: bench seat query

Posted: 21 Feb 2014, 16:30
by what2do
Ta very much, it may be that I have to fabricate a couple of brackets and bar if that's the case. Cheers.