^ indeed that quad bucket set up is clean and functional.. but that's an on-road cruiser, I'm going for off-road utility..
higher occasional seating capacity and places to crash if camping weather turns ugly.. and I'm on a budget <-- in case Mrs. Bee is watching
two complete rows of buckets is not cheap.. not cheap enough for my taste anyways
HO455, thanks for the tip, Grainger would be more economical, especially with company disco..
I've been looking at this for the rear hatch but I like the working vintage hardware..
https://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-72...tinfo/SLGK772/
just have to be careful around that hatch when it's open, it will definitely leave a mark if it falls on you..
so I was thinking about drilling a hole across both halves of the supports and inserting locking aircraft style pins..
probably end up just getting the gas springs eventually but might toy with the stock supports first..