Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

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Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:26 pm

I'm sure some has done this recently but can't find it
I have reversed mid seat and sliders. the rear conversion is not exactly quickly remove-able.
There is an area where there is at least 4" between slots I need a new position
has any one a photo of actual slots or home made mods to rails.
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by Bob » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:51 pm

I'm sure there's a Fact Sheet to be had in the Member's area.

Someone else will likely know more. :)
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:21 pm

The fact sheet refers to modifying the slider to be used in both directions
that is not what I need
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by stuc » Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:27 am

I just drilled new position holes in the rails in my last van so I could move the seat to more positions. I used a drill just big enough for the teeth of the seat runner teeth to fit in and it worked great. Just make sure the teeth engage in the holes properly. Very easy job, nice sharp drill!
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:45 pm

Thanks Stuc
Do you remove the runner before drilling or is there clearance to the floor?
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Post by stuc » Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:54 pm

I think I did it with the runner in place, with a sharp bit you have a bit more control but if you can get the runner out easy it may be better.
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:38 pm

Thanks again
the runner will have to stay in place for a while until I can afford the time to remove the rear kitchen.
I might have to rummage in the garage to find the rearmost runner to suss the pitch and size of hole required
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by cmm303 » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:46 pm

the1andonly wrote:Thanks Stuc
Do you remove the runner before drilling or is there clearance to the floor?
Would it be worth giving one of the converters a call, or George at Bongospares, to confirm what clearance there may be between the runner and floor?
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by stuc » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:58 pm

cmm303 wrote:
the1andonly wrote:Thanks Stuc
Do you remove the runner before drilling or is there clearance to the floor?
Would it be worth giving one of the converters a call, or George at Bongospares, to confirm what clearance there may be between the runner and floor?
There is not much clearance, so you have to be careful. But it is possible.
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:37 pm

stuc wrote:
cmm303 wrote:
the1andonly wrote:Thanks Stuc
Do you remove the runner before drilling or is there clearance to the floor?
Would it be worth giving one of the converters a call, or George at Bongospares, to confirm what clearance there may be between the runner and floor?
There is not much clearance, so you have to be careful. But it is possible.
enough to slide a 6mm thick piece of ply under?
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by stuc » Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:40 pm

No definitely not, when I have seen the wooden floor installed it goes either side of the rails.
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:07 pm

I was just thinking of a drill backing /tell tale to show penetration not additional flooring.
ridges go along the length
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by stuc » Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:33 am

the1andonly wrote:I was just thinking of a drill backing /tell tale to show penetration not additional flooring.
ridges go along the length
Possibly but not sure, ther's not much gap.
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Re: Additional stop positions of a revearsed seat

Post by the1andonly » Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:43 pm

will have to suck and see when back and weather permit.
Too many jobs building up for the "week" before easter.
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