devon moonraker buddy seat

analord · Apr 15, 2008

hi all,

I am a bit stumped.I have the wooden buddy seat that goes behind the driver,and the runners but how do i fix the seat in place, ie some kind of locking device for the runners? Any ideas??

cheers

Guest · Apr 15, 2008

the runner should have a build in spring locking the seat on the runner but to secure it to the floor mine has a vertical bolt that locks into a plate that you fix to the floor of the van for extra safety although i dont think it was a factory fit but it does work. You should be able to slide the seat and lock it in two positions for front facing and rear facing positions.

a crude image:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/33831/Ironmongery/Bolts-Catches/Door-Bolts/Necked-Bolts/Necked-Barrel-Bolt-102mm-Polished-Brass

Mike F · Apr 15, 2008

First of all well done for having a Devon Moonraker - the best conversion to my mind! It's about time we had a Moonraker subgroup as well...

If you ever get to see rjb63's excellent van take a look at his box & back which makes a seat in the walkthrough. I've made a rough copy just for show but it's not the real thing, something to look for at shows I guess.

As for the single seat mine locks on its own on the tracks, a lever by the side does it I think.

Htotheunit · Apr 17, 2008

Mine has a lever for adjusting the forward position, and along with this it also has the lock as above

Bring on the moonrakers!

Guest · Apr 17, 2008

Mike F said:
First of all well done for having a Devon Moonraker - the best conversion to my mind! It's about time we had a Moonraker subgroup as well...

If you ever get to see rjb63's excellent van take a look at his box & back which makes a seat in the walkthrough. I've made a rough copy just for show but it's not the real thing, something to look for at shows I guess.

As for the single seat mine locks on its own on the tracks, a lever by the side does it I think.

maybe that bolt was factory? i know the brass on mine looks 40 years old