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Old 01-05-2018, 09:41 PM   #21
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A neighbor of mine used a swivel recliner for a driver's seat. He said it wasn't even attached to the floor. Seatbelts were optional at one time.

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Old 01-05-2018, 10:09 PM   #22
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Not really. There's a place in Orlando that has them for about $400 for a pair.
Freight would be a killer though.
Got a link or any info?? I'd love a pair for my shorty or my van.
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Old 01-05-2018, 10:20 PM   #23
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They have limit switches, control switches, motors, actuators and this one has a tiny air compressor in the seat back for the lumbar (Thank-you Germany).

There is a tiny computer for the air lift that adjusts automatically based on weight and limits.

Here is just the harness for the seat I am figuring out. I think I got it beat.


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I've been flying on the wrong planes.
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Old 01-05-2018, 10:30 PM   #24
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I've been flying on the wrong planes.
No, these are bus seats I'm working on, like for a bus. Few topics going at once. You want airline captains chair and they employ KISS.

I went to HS in Tucson long ago, spent much time at the base and the boneyards. I miss that source of aluminum now. Home of the A-10.
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Old 01-05-2018, 10:37 PM   #25
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No, these are bus seats I'm working on, like for a bus. Few topics going at once. You want airline captains chair and they employ KISS.

I went to HS in Tucson long ago, spent much time at the base and the boneyards. I miss that source of aluminum now. Home of the A-10.
My buddy's dad helped design the A-10. Amazing machines for sure!
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Old 01-10-2018, 10:25 AM   #26
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Got a link or any info?? I'd love a pair for my shorty or my van.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tandem-Two-....c100005.m1851

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Old 01-10-2018, 11:55 AM   #27
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There are some nice ones here, but to recline, they need space behind them.

They also sell Pilot seats.

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Old 01-10-2018, 01:27 PM   #28
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Yeah, I need a driver's seat that reclines and has a tray table. Maybe a nap will shorten the drive.
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Old 01-10-2018, 04:46 PM   #29
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Since they do not give prices on their site, I am going to assume that the seats probably cost more than I paid for my bus
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Oh go ahead...spend some REAL money...

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Mother in Law seat.
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Old 01-10-2018, 06:42 PM   #32
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Since they do not give prices on their site, I am going to assume that the seats probably cost more than I paid for my bus
they double the price when they call them "art"
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Old 01-10-2018, 07:05 PM   #33
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Congrats

Most of us seem to find ourselves constantly under improvement/construction.

The mother-in-law seat is a good idea.
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Old 01-10-2018, 10:40 PM   #34
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Just be sure to hook up a remote EJECT switch.
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Just be sure to hook up a remote EJECT switch.
Push button on the dash.
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Old 07-21-2018, 11:24 PM   #36
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I have seats from and MD-80 Air Italia. I bought the 3 set section for $75 in Nashville. I have them on a custom box built on the right front wheel hump.
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I have seats from and MD-80 Air Italia. I bought the 3 set section for $75 in Nashville. I have them on a custom box built on the right front wheel hump.
Pics or you're lying.
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Old 07-22-2018, 12:19 AM   #38
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Just be sure to hook up a remote EJECT switch.
Make a hinged platform over the stairwell (so the seat tilts towards the door.)


Open door.


Pull pin.


Close door.

I mean, pyrotechnics or compressed air would be awesome, but I'd like to be able to re-set the system without blasting a window out of the bus.
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