Panel Back Seat Installed
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Joined: 08-06-2007
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From: Seattle
Didn't really intend this thread to turn into a safety debate, it was more of a FYI for anyone considering doing the conversion. Safety should always be a consideration on any modification and honestly if it were my family car I would have bought a window version.
In my case my panel is a work vehicle that rarely carries anyone other than myself. By putting the rear seats in it has created more useable space and the option to carry a third if needed. I would not recommend this setup as an only car for the family of four. If I had to ride in the back for extended periods of time I would get carsick.
I will report back after a trail run with the mother-in-law and see how it goes!
In my case my panel is a work vehicle that rarely carries anyone other than myself. By putting the rear seats in it has created more useable space and the option to carry a third if needed. I would not recommend this setup as an only car for the family of four. If I had to ride in the back for extended periods of time I would get carsick.
I will report back after a trail run with the mother-in-law and see how it goes!
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From: Chico Cali
with the exception of you jumping your panel into a lake, I'm sure safety is not too much of an issue, I'd be more worried about the reused seatbelts if you went that route. I would check with the dealer as to what they think about people back there.
Putting all safety crap aside I think you are a pioneer for trying something that I don't think any one else has done before.
I would put a big plasma against the front seats facing back at your second row and charge people to ride in it like a motion chair ride. I'll go first! Good for you and best of luck to keeping this a mod thread not a safety thread.
BTW any pics yet?
Putting all safety crap aside I think you are a pioneer for trying something that I don't think any one else has done before.
I would put a big plasma against the front seats facing back at your second row and charge people to ride in it like a motion chair ride. I'll go first! Good for you and best of luck to keeping this a mod thread not a safety thread.BTW any pics yet?
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
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From: Illinois
That looks much more "natural" with seats back there instead of a huge piece of plastic. And your not losing any space because the seats fold down, right?
What are you going to do with that piece where the seat is now? lol
What are you going to do with that piece where the seat is now? lol
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Joined: 03-06-2007
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From: Ocala, Florida
I am not sure if this has been discussed elsewhere but if anyone with a panel is thinking about rear seats, they do fit. I installed a set out of a wrecked 07 and all the mounts and studs are in place. You do have to remove the interior upper side panels to get the seatbelt stuff installed but it all worked out fine. Get the seatbelts and all the fasteners when stripping the wreck
The cost was $46.00 for a perfect Ebony cloth seat, $60.00 for the belts and misc hardware plus some shipping. It took two hours with two people, most of the time was spent sorting out how the seatbelts fit and in what order to install the parts.
I see more value in the rear seats than the minimal storage area in the factory storage tray.
The cost was $46.00 for a perfect Ebony cloth seat, $60.00 for the belts and misc hardware plus some shipping. It took two hours with two people, most of the time was spent sorting out how the seatbelts fit and in what order to install the parts.
I see more value in the rear seats than the minimal storage area in the factory storage tray.
I didn't think I would like this, but I do. I bet when you go to get your oil changed, your dealer is going to do a double take when they get in... Great Work. 
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From: Seattle
The seat folds down just like a window version.