Can I swap the gullwing seats for the middle bench seat?

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gemg
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Can I swap the gullwing seats for the middle bench seat?

Post by gemg » Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:03 pm

Hi all newbie here! Thanks for accepting me into the group. Apologies if this has been asked before but I've tried searching and cant find the answer.
Can I swap my gullwing seats for the middle bench seat? I only require 2 back seats but would prefer the seats to have head rests if they are going to be used everyday. Would also like to eventually do a conversion so wouldnt need both sets of seats. Do I need to get longer runners? Is it an easy job for someone that has never done anything like this before?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Can I swap the gullwing seats for the middle bench seat?

Post by Bob » Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:50 pm

Hi

Could you just leave the gull wings folded away and use the middle seat as it is?
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Re: Can I swap the gullwing seats for the middle bench seat?

Post by gemg » Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:26 pm

Hi thanks for your reply. Sorry I've only just seen it! Seats could be left as they are but I was wanting to hopefully just keep the back row and have a mid conversion (not much space with the middle row still in) just looking to see what's possible at the moment but would ideally like head rests too.
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Re: Can I swap the gullwing seats for the middle bench seat?

Post by Bob » Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:49 am

OK, I see where you're coming from now. :)

You'll need the long runners, and I'm not sure if you can then just slide the middle one right back, or if it fouls the wheel arches you'd need to source a rear bench.

I don't have one of those so not sure if it has head rests. 8)
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