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roadrunner
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:34 am    Post subject: Seating Comfort Reply with quote

Hi All,

Another newby question for you.

I realise that some of you enthusiasts may think the Kombi Bucket Seat is fantastic. Unfortunately my wife does not think it comfortable & as most of you married blokes also know, happy wife = happy life(generally) Smile

So, apart from putting a leather recliner in, can any of you recommend some good options ? (Not divorce)
Is there a good seat that bolts "straight in" without to much hassle?

Cheers.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been asking the same question, and been told by one person who has done it that the seats out of the caravelle (T25) fit in straight on to the same rails. Other seats tend to be too tall. This is at least in relation to my 1979 Bay. I am going to start looking for these seats with arm rests.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:25 am    Post subject: Re: Seating Comfort Reply with quote

roadrunner wrote:
Hi All,

Another newby question for you.

I realise that some of you enthusiasts may think the Kombi Bucket Seat is fantastic. Unfortunately my wife does not think it comfortable & as most of you married blokes also know, happy wife = happy life(generally) Smile

So, apart from putting a leather recliner in, can any of you recommend some good options ? (Not divorce)
Is there a good seat that bolts "straight in" without to much hassle?

Cheers.


Sorry I missed this before- late model bay seats swap over and you have to really careful with other seats unless you are only about 5' 2" as you must measure height of originals to get to ble to look out through windscreen or reach pedals.
Originals can be repacked and re trimmed to look good and be comfortbale. Photos on here-if you can't find PM me.


EDIT 3.08PM WST

http://thekombikonnection.myfreeforum.org/about254.html



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the response, I have read that Honda Legend 88-89 model seats fit in quite well & are comfortable.

But then again getting the current seats redone may be an option also.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have 1986 Vanagon T-25 in UK seats in Roadcow. It's a 1971 bus and I had to hammer down the inside seat rails and then make my own groves in the outside for the stop mechanism. I just welded in Vanagon rails for the passenger seat. Nice confy seats but if you have a deluxe with the arm rest/vent to the back you have to remove the outside armrest from the seat.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great Photos on the link, thanks Brookie.
That's on my wish list.
And they look very comfortable.
My wife has the same comments about comfort. We are init together
Road Runner.
Any one have any good contacts for motor trimmers in Perth, WA, and also approx prices.( ball park +/-)

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I came across this photo on ebay. This is exactly something I am after. If anyone is going to ditch their front seats could you please PM me about buying the headrests from you. I will eventually want 6 of them. Any colour, any condition - I will have them reupholstered.




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