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New front swivel seats on an old 1980s chevy?
I am thinking about replacing the front passenger seat (maybe driver's too?) with swivel seats or at least the base. Has anyone done this? Does the doghouse get in the way? Because of the floor plan, the driver's seat in mine would only be able to swivel 1/4 turn but the passenger could turn all the way around.....
1984 Chevy 30 TK Hotel California
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I am thinking about replacing the front passenger seat (maybe driver's too?) with swivel seats or at least the base. Has anyone done this? Does the doghouse get in the way? Because of the floor plan, the driver's seat in mine would only be able to swivel 1/4 turn but the passenger could turn all the way around.....
Yes they have. Do a search for "swivel seat replacement" or iterations thereof and you will find past threads on this topic.

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
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Thank you Chris. I should have searched first,
1984 Chevy 30 TK Hotel California
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Many older LDs came with one or two swivel seats. How many depended on if the seat(s) could be rotated without running into something.
The LDs that did swivel do not have shoulder belts, instead just having seat belts, allowing the occupant to have the seat swiveled and still be able to wear the seat belt.
LDs built without swivels seat had shoulder belts. It would not be possible to properly wear a shoulder belt with the seat swiveled. I have never seen an older, Factory-equipped LD with both swivel seats and shoulder belts.
Swivel seat bases are probably still available from van interior supply companies.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
 
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Interesting Larry. Yes I have the shoulder seat belt. But was only thinking of using the swivel feature when parked. It had not occured to me when driving. I can see that might be a problem
1984 Chevy 30 TK Hotel California