Seat conversions???

[djremix]

Has anyone done seat conversions? I just purchased a 2002 Astro cargo and the seats are very basic, filthy and ripped. I want to ditch those and find something the would be more comfy and look better.

I realize that modifications would be necessary but it's in my league, just want to see and know which seats you guys used.

Pictures would be awesome.... Thanks

[The Drummer]

get an astro/safari leather electric seat and your golden

[WoodButcher]

94 Volvo, The drivers adjusts up, down, seat tilts, back reclines, lumbar (all manual) and fully heated.

[icebrrg3rd]

Find a conversion van (any make/model) in the junkyard. Grab any bucket/captains chair out of there that's in good condition. Leather, cloth, etc. You might also find a good set on craigslist. Great thing about these vans is you can take just about any seat from any vehicle and mount it in.

I'm still running my original conversion van seats, but once I get around to the interior (still working on mechanical upgrades) I'll find a nice set of captains chairs with dual armrests, and have them in all three rows.

If you're looking for new seats, check out aftermarket sites like http://www.discountvantruck.com/ and get something custom made for you.

-Andrew

[icebrrg3rd]

Oh, one that was done (don't remember who) but they put a rear bench up front.

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Might be hard to access the doghouse, but still cool.

-Andrew

[Meterpig]

Those leather seats are hard to find around here. I found an astro with a missing leather seat and avoiding buying the van for just that reason. Cloth seats however are a dime a dozen.

[djremix]

Well I made my decision... I found a nice pair of 2007 Nissan Xterra seats. $65 CL find. Not perfect but nothing that cant be cleaned and sewn up in a small spot. Will fit nicely on the stock base with slight modification...

[icebrrg3rd]

Sounds like a good deal! Post up some pics when you get them in.

-Andrew

[djremix]

Need some cleaning and a few stitches but for the price? Really couldn't say no

[djremix]

Just realized my picture din't load...

[AstroWill]

I would miss the arm rest, but nice looking seats :)

[djremix]

Well I don't have any in there now anyways but it's ok. .. I have a custom center console coming in the near future

[icebrrg3rd]

I would miss the arm rest, but nice looking seats

Yeah, I love my dual arm rests mounted to the seat.

Well I don't have any in there now anyways but it's ok. .. I have a custom center console coming in the near future

If there were two decent armrests built into the door/center console, then I'd take those seats too. Good find, now pics of them mounted...

-Andrew

[djremix]

I will post pics as soon as its done. I need to make sure mecanically the van is fine before i start modifying too much

[Roger Ramjet]

I think I may know where I can get a pair of full electric leather seats , Originally I was just going to mount them on my regular bases , Now I'm wondering ... how difficult would it be to wire them up to work ?

Thanks in advance

[Gemini-Dragon]

I know this is a stale thread but I was wondering the same thing.

From what I understand, all I need to provide is power to the seats. All switching is done on the seat base.

Someone with intimate knowledge of the subject, please correct me if I'm wrong.

-Erik

[AstroWill]

As long as they aren't tied into the computer system should just be fused 12vdc and ground. With an emphasis on FUSED :)