| Chrysler Van Seats [message #208674] |
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:43  |
stick miller
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Anyone know if a Chrysler mini-van seat will fit on OEM pedistals on a 76 Eleganza? I contacted Rollx vans and they have the Chrysler seats with 2 arm rests in a light tan - leather or cloth - in stock.
I have OEM seats in my van in the driver's cabin. How hard is it to make these fit?
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: Chrysler Van Seats [message #208710 is a reply to message #208674] |
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42  |
Craig Lechowicz
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Stick,
I don't know about Chrysler minivan seats, but I put two GM minivan seat in mine. Mainly because that's what I had laying around, I took two 3" wide by 5/16" thick strips of steel across the front and back of the existing pedestal, and drilled some holes, as the seat adjuster brackets on the minivan seats were wider apart than the original GMC ones.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: Chrysler Van Seats [message #208712 is a reply to message #208674] |
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:04 |
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mike miller
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| Stick Miller wrote on Thu, 23 May 2013 18:43 |
Anyone know if a Chrysler mini-van seat will fit on OEM pedistals on a 76 Eleganza? I contacted Rollx vans and they have the Chrysler seats with 2 arm rests in a light tan - leather or cloth - in stock.
I have OEM seats in my van in the driver's cabin. How hard is it to make these fit?
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Stick,
I am fairly sure very few non-GMC motorhome seats would "fit" -- as in an "easy bolt right up" fashion.
BUT most seats can be modified to fit and most likely the Chrysler van seats are not that much different than the Honda seats many of us used.
I would look at the pictures that have been posted on the photo site and see if you think it is something you would want to do.
Here is one:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/honda-seat-installation/p32618-a-variation-on-the-installation-of-honda-odyssey-seats.html>
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: Chrysler Van Seats [message #208713 is a reply to message #208674] |
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:10 |
Carl S.
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| Stick Miller wrote on Thu, 23 May 2013 18:43 |
Anyone know if a Chrysler mini-van seat will fit on OEM pedistals on a 76 Eleganza? I contacted Rollx vans and they have the Chrysler seats with 2 arm rests in a light tan - leather or cloth - in stock.
I have OEM seats in my van in the driver's cabin. How hard is it to make these fit?
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Stick,
My understanding is that the Chrysler mini van seats are made by the same company that supplies them to Honda for their mini vans. The seats the PO installed in our coach are supposedly out of a Crarvan. They look identical to some of the Honda seats I have seen. As others have pointed out, they will not just bolt in and will need to be adapted to your seat mounts.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Chrysler Van Seats [message #208721 is a reply to message #208717] |
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04 |
Keith V
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Has anyone looked at Sebring convertible seats?
They have an integral seat belt which is very nice
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: Chrysler Van Seats [message #208752 is a reply to message #208674] |
Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26 |
kerry pinkerton
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Dang, I drove right past there last month with an empty trailer.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Chrysler Van Seats [message #208807 is a reply to message #208674] |
Sun, 26 May 2013 08:04 |
mjbourgon
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Good morning. A bit sore from new knee surgery but getting ready for a
good summer with the coach. My new Glennbrook coach came with the
original passenger and drivers and pedestals. I bought two sets of
Honda seats from Rollx vans for both the drivers and passenger seats and
two for the eating area. I had to modify both pedestals for the drivers
and passenger seats. I removed about 7" in height from the lower
pedestal, the Honda seats have all the adjustments on the bottom so
they are much higher than the original seats I made a bracket that
bolted to the swivel portion and then mounted the Honda seats. Not
particularly difficult just a bit time consuming. If you would like i
have pictures of the changes and they look like they should work great.
Take your time and this should work out great.
I also bought pedestal from r.v. surplus for the eating area seats. Good
luck
Marcel sore in Santa Teresa, n.m.
On 5/23/2013 19:43, Stick Miller wrote:
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> Anyone know if a Chrysler mini-van seat will fit on OEM pedistals on a 76 Eleganza? I contacted Rollx vans and they have the Chrysler seats with 2 arm rests in a light tan - leather or cloth - in stock.
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> I have OEM seats in my van in the driver's cabin. How hard is it to make these fit?
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