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You’re right they were too good to scrap. I should have posted an update though. I found a chap fairly locally with a Dispatch with very ‘raggy’ seats who was delighted with them!
It is a shame, they are hardly worn having come out of a low mileage van in the first place. I’ll hold on to them as long as possible but I really will have nowhere to store them soon. Has anyone any ideas? It’s not exactly something someone wants every day!
Yeah I’m not sure about swapping the cushions … I’d have to go back tomorrow and have another look. You're more than welcome to get creative though!
So I’ve hopefully measured the seat bolts. Front, middle and rear are all (approx) 385mm apart. Front to middle 245mm and front to back 330mm. Hope this is helpful!
Yes will measure tomorrow. They’re in a garage not far from my house but too far to go in the rain and dark haha! They are a standard fitting though as the seats I replaced them with bolted straight in.
Edit: ah yes I see what you mean, I’ll do my best!
Pics
Like Caspers the seats are out of my van which is an ex wheelchair access vehicle. I replaced them when I bought two swivel seats off eBay. I’ll check on whether they fold flat when I take a picture of them this morning (they’ve been out a while, I can’t remember!)
Anyone want front drivers and (single) passenger seat from 2006 Expert 1.9D? Both very good condition. Seems a shame to throw them out but due to a change in circumstances I need them gone! Can post pictures later …
Near Hebden Bridge, W Yorks
Cheers for that John!
Well best of luck Stu!
I moved from an old T4 to my present Peugeot 1.9D. Was lovely to drive but so expensive to repair and was rusting away faster than you could weld it back up!
A beautiful place, somewhere I’ve promised myself I’ll stay at some day having passed nearby a few times.
Wow 100 isn’t bad! I’ve managed 90 in my 1.9d but that’s downhill on the A30. On that road you need to be going fast just to get up the other side!
Hey there!
Sorry I can’t offer any training but good to see another member from the Calder Valley!?
I suppose it’s the future although by the time I can afford something like that I’ll be too old to drive!
Don’t be taken in by looks .... I drive a brand new Peugeot every day at work. Ok it’s the Partner variety but whenever I get into my old Expert I smile. Much nicer despite its rattles and really comfortable to drive!
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Think they are in Sheffield, have a lot of parts by all accounts
... and a merry Christmas to you too!
When my rear door doesn’t open it’s usually because it’s already slightly open, ie come off the catch somehow. If I give it a shove to close it properly it then opens easily. Whether yours is the same or not I don’t know!
Well I’m afraid I can’t comment on mudflaps but welcome to the forum!
As an aside, I drive a brand new Peugeot Partner for work but much prefer the comfort and feel of my old Expert!
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Haha ... I had a VW T4. I thought it was great. Parts cost a bomb and it rusted away. But you know what, I much prefer my Peugeot 1.9D! Maybe tomorrow I’ll go and inspect the sills though!
Cheers dRoyd! By 'low level, I was meaning no cooking or cabinets, no liesure battery etc. But yep, I 'm happy with the results
What are you planning?
I’ve spent a little time making a couple of awning rails on either side which I’ve yet to use. Damned lockdown was when I had my holiday weeks booked! I managed to get a couple of front swivel seats off eBay. They make quite a difference as far as room in the back goes. Also made ‘blinds’ for the windows of which I have far too many. That’s about it really. Not much left of this year. Hoping to get much more use out of the van next year (fingers crossed)!
Well for a “low level” conversion I think you’ve done a great job! Maybe I should be aiming a little higher ...
Hey there Vaz
I don’t post much on forums generally but do enjoy reading all your posts. Hope everything goes all right for you both and enjoy that trip in the van!
I have to say, I can’t believe how much time and effort has gone into your project .... true dedication!
Those seats look great now they’re both in! Might look at a stereo as well as the original in mine rarely plays cds.