1999 Villager 6 Factory Flip Seat

[Xwell]

Hey everybody, this forum has helped me a great deal with my two gas DSs, and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped. I'm currently in the process of "restoring" a gas Villager 6 formerly used as an airport parking shuttle. It will soon be used as a neighborhood cruiser. What I'd like to know is if there's any advantage to keeping (or reason to not keep) the heavy duty rear seat. I've attached a picture of a similar one as mine is still disassembled. I like the heavy duty-ness of the seat. However it is HEA-VY, and it covers the existing tail/brake lights. Can anyone give me a reason not to replace it with a standard rear flip? Other then the beefiness, and it is beefy, I'm thinking a lighter seat would be more appropriate for the new assignment.

Thanks again!

[gatorfl]

any update on this? I have a villager 6, but the previous owner removed the rear facing seat. I am looking to put a rear facing seat back on, but some of the kits do not seem to fit this model? thanks!