Yeah you probably don't need those kind of seats.

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 07/20/2016 at 14:43 • Filed to: None

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Baskingshark > CalzoneGolem 07/20/2016 at 14:49

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All things considered that’s not a bad price! If there is no rust that is

yamahog > CalzoneGolem 07/20/2016 at 14:50

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That totally defeats the purpose of having a van

CalzoneGolem > yamahog 07/20/2016 at 14:52

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Also you don’t need racing buckets in a Vanagon without some major engine modifications.

CalzoneGolem > Baskingshark 07/20/2016 at 14:52

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I dig the color.

MonkeePuzzle > CalzoneGolem 07/20/2016 at 14:56

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need? no. want? yes!

Baskingshark > CalzoneGolem 07/20/2016 at 14:58

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I like the color too. I have always wanted one of those early 90's Vanagons to have for my weekend surfin safari trips. Plus I am sure you could easily sell those seats to the speed racer crowd

yamahog > CalzoneGolem 07/20/2016 at 15:00

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But with those seats and a proper harness, you’re in much better shape in the event of a rollover!

McMike > CalzoneGolem 07/20/2016 at 15:09

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..its got a few quirks

The stock 2.1 and an automatic are two of them. :)

Needs an AC evaporator? I don’t even know if those are available anymore.

At least the breaks have been bled.

Ash78, voting early and often > yamahog 07/20/2016 at 15:12

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Bingo. I've spent enough time in the back of a Vanagon that I would want this level of protection, especially if the typical Vanagon owner was driving at the time. #wakeandbake

Will Race For Food > Ash78, voting early and often 07/20/2016 at 17:24

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Actually, it’s quite the opposite - having bucket seats and a harness without a rollcage is more likely to kill you in a crash than not having them. If you are strapped into a bucket seat and the roof bends in a rollover, your head will become the main supporting structure for the whole vehicle (helpful tip - that is not going to end well), as you literally have nowhere to go due to the seat.
With a regular seat and a three point harness, however, you will slide out of the seat sideways and/or the seat itself will collapse in such a scenario, possibly saving your life

Ash78, voting early and often > Will Race For Food 07/20/2016 at 17:45

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Good call, I hadn't ever thought about it that way...

CalzoneGolem > yamahog 07/21/2016 at 08:03

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Fair enough. Next step? Roll cage.

CalzoneGolem > McMike 07/21/2016 at 08:05

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I’d be very surprised if any parts were hard to get ... man.

yamahog > Will Race For Food 07/21/2016 at 09:20

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Thanks for expanding on that - I should’ve said “properly installed harness and cage” rather than just “proper harness"