Converting 7 to 5 seats.

[C C]

I'm looking to change my 5 seat 99td5 with a newer model.

I can't locate anything any thing other than 7 seater models in my price range. I don't need seven seats but find the stowage bins in my current vehicle very handy.

So is it viable to remove the back seas and replace them with storage bins.

Thanks

[Jimbo]

You can do it, but you'll need a fair amount of interior trim - Equicar or CWS breakers would be a place to start looking.

You definitely can't convert a 5 seater to 7 seats - as the 7 seater D2 was only type-approved with SLS.

Jim

[SWEETY]

So is it viable to remove the back seas and replace them with storage bins.

Thanks

I would say it is if you don't need them. I'm looking at getting a D2 but if it's a 7 seater then no 6&7 seats will be coming out straight away & put them up in the loft as i'll need the room for my sound system :lol: :lol: & will then be on the hunt for the storage bins as from what i've seen they'll go in no probs.

[Mud_Medic]

I have done this. :P

It is only a matter of undoing 4 bolts on each seat, and then pulling. Be careful, the spring is under alot of tension.  :D

I have put it through an MOT since, and no problems.

As to filling in the gap, one side has been replaced with an LPG tank (vertical torroidal) and I am going to fit batteries and inverter on the other side.

Ed