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Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 26 Jul 2015, 09:51
by alank950
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
1985 1.6D T25
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 26 Jul 2015, 10:28
by wxm1873
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
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 26 Jul 2015, 15:49
by alank950
Thanks
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 26 Jul 2015, 20:07
by GMAN140
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 .
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 26 Jul 2015, 20:23
by BOXY
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.
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 27 Jul 2015, 09:05
by alank950
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.
Whats the deal with captains seats ,can these be purchased?
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 27 Jul 2015, 21:30
by BOXY
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.
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 28 Jul 2015, 07:31
by Demelza83
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 ?
cheers
alex
Are these swivel plates?
Posted: 11 Aug 2015, 06:05
by Demelza83
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 ?
cheers
alex
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 11 Aug 2015, 14:56
by alank950
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;
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 11 Aug 2015, 16:43
by silverbullet
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.
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 11 Aug 2015, 20:12
by Demelza83
Thanks I ll have a go at bolts cos pushing metal handle got me nowhere.Cheers
Re: Front swivil seat plates
Posted: 12 Aug 2015, 08:13
by alank950
Any info for me regarding this guys..
