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  • westy middle seats for sale, blue, or grey
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:20:11 EST
    ...folding seatbacks, 2 person, folding armrests, seatbelts, floor rails, slide in, slide out and use as campsite furniture. easy inst, factory holes already in...
  • How to remove arm rest
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:15:11 -0500
    ...One of the armrests on the driver's seat "flops around". Aparently, the screws that hold the bracket to the seat have come out...
  • FREE: 3-person rear bench
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 30 May 2001 21:15:07 EDT
    ...Comes with armrests for every passenger. Color -- gray on gray. BenT
  • Re: Front seat replacements
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:07:09 EST
    ...i assume you have a 91 vanagon non-gl without armrests?? chris
  • Tijuana Autobody Shops
    Historical mailing list - Tom LaLanne
    Tue, 9 Sep 2003 11:55:54 -0700
    ...Are there still good deals to be had for upholstery there? And if so, does anyone have any recommendations? My front seats and armrests...
  • Re: Another westy tidbit im sure you didnt realize.....westy drawer diffe...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:47:27 EST
    ...Is the true Westy double seat the same > dimensions as the forward folding GL middle seat other than the left > side armrest never having...
  • Free Parts
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:49:40 -0800
    ...air conditioning ducting (old & new style) - middle seat (late model, brown) - middle seat (early style w/center armrest, blue) More to come. Cheers, Jeff
  • Re: Captain's chair Allen wrench size?
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 10:26:08 -0400
    Mike Ray wrote: > What size Allen wrench do I need to cut down to tighten up the two small > bolts on the armrests on...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jan 2000 to 9 Jan 2000 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - WFryer
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:01:56 -0800
    I also have a middle seat to offer, It's a 2 person seat with armrests in the standard blue plaid fabric/blue vinyl...
  • WTB: several Vanagon/Westy parts, used
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 00:37:02 -0400
    ...Rear table, '81-'84 Westy (tan or creme color) left adjustable armrest for gray front seat insect screen for R Westy sliding window Let...
  • Re: Vanagon Driver's seat and adjustable armrest available- Hard to find
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 01:08:29 EST
    In a message dated 11/8/01 4:30:26 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << can i "buy it now" for $850?? chris >> Chris...
  • Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:31:32 -0700
    Yup, don't like the tweed upholstery, captain's seats w/o armrests or the stationary wings, but the rubber mats are very convenient...
  • eurovan MV multivan weekender interior for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:20:56 -0400
    ...alternately will sell front seats to use in vanagon for $275 pair. (fully reclining with armrests)
  • Re: Annual request for a small part
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 12 Apr 2015 20:57:51 -0700
    ...PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > plastic cover (escutcheon, whatever) for the bolt hole > in the armrest on a Vanagon middle seat?
  • Parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 18:18:32 -0500
    ...http://bworks.net/vw/seatcovers.htm I don't need the armrests etc., just the covers to put on a pair of jumpseats. also...
  • Re: Floppy armrest - success!
    Historical mailing list - Syncrohead
    Sun, 3 Jun 2018 17:25:39 -0700
    ...the pin is tight, the armrest cushions press against the pin as it comes out, the punch (5/16”) is inexact/difficult to place...
  • For Sale '84 Vanagon GL w/ HUGE sunroof
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 31 Dec 1998 19:30:38 EST
    ...square!!) interior/exterior in nice shape, foglights, blue velour interior w/ armrests, 110k mi, 1.9L recent heads, runs good, no rust. for pics...
  • Seat wanted - 1990 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 16:40:29 -0700
    ...It has the armrests on it. Back problems force me to finally do something about changing the stock setup, where the lumbar support needs...
  • FS grey middle seat
    Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:51:19 -0800
    Anyone need a grey 2 person seat includes right armrest and tracks. Good shape - no tears. I'm thinking $75 I can deliver central...
  • Re: For Sale - Captain Seats
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:26:11 EDT
    ...I've got a pair of Captains Seats w/ armrests and head rests. Good condition, original upholstery, dark blue with light blue/dark blue...
  • Re: Sewfine (was seatcovers)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:46:46 -0800
    ...My 80 does > not have armrest and has vinyl headrest. > > The question is: Is the 1979 front seat the same as the 1980 (or...
  • Re: repairing arm rest
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Jun 2010 23:56:28 -0400
    At 10:21 PM 6/1/2010, David Beierl wrote: >Incidentally the spring pin on the Vanagon armrests is a full 8 mm >diameter...
  • for sale: westy middle seats; increase passenger capacity in your westy
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:12:55 EST
    ...have armrests. increase your campers capacity to 6 passenger. chris allentown, pa
  • Re: Milage
    Historical mailing list - John
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:09:49 -0500
    Colin Moran wrote: > I usually get about 295 miles to the tank full, 16 gal. > > Sorry no armrests.:0 > > Colin Moran > 86' Synro GL...
  • parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:54:05 -0400
    ...2 window screens for the right side sliding windows rear table, '80 to '84 Westy (not support) left side adjustable armrest for late gray...
  • Re: Survey--Merkur seats
    Historical mailing list - David
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 10:55:59 -0800
    I tried going down the Recaro seats road but found big problemos 1...Very expensive 2...No armrests I think the Captain's chairs...
  • Re: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:17:43 -0500
    ...Re: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans I run Non-Westy '87 Seats in my 84 and yes...
  • Oil filter & armrest questions
    Historical mailing list - James Ballen
    Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:56:54 -0700
    ...set of captains chairs from an '87 vanagon with the adjustable armrests. What is the procedure for tightening/lubricating these? thanks all, it's...
  • WTB..Seat Turntable
    Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:26:57 +1000
    ...up for? I am also looking for a pair of adjustable armrests. I am looking forward to being swamped in replies...TIA. --- Move to...
  • front captain's seat question
    Historical mailing list - pederparizek
    Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:29:54 -0500
    ...What gives, I just saw one identical to mine on Ebay and it didn't have armrests either. Peace out, Peder '84 Westy [text...
  • buy a pair a vanagon capt. chairs and get a middle seat FREE!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:49:35 EST
    ...chairs/front seats with armrests FS.. as everyone knows these are a slide in upgrade for earlier westys without the armrests.. the seatbottom foam...
  • arm rest woes:
    Historical mailing list - jax harvell
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 21:38:22 -0400
    ...I need to take the armrest off and replace one of the bolts keeps it from just spinning around. I cant figure out how...
  • Re: changing driver's seat belt '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Apr 2005 18:13:41 EDT
    ...do with anything? :<) seatbelts were the same weather the seat had armrests or not. seatbelts go as follows: '80-early 84 then late 84...
  • Re: Vanagon Seat question
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:21:42 -0800
    my left kidney prefers the armrest on the door because I can't remember to pull it up before I open the door =(:D...
  • Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
    Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:56:22 -0700
    ...1990 Carat with Analogue Clock? Carats have a side table and armrests on the front seats. That van in the ad is the lowly...
  • westy middle seats for sale (have grey, and blue)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 28 Nov 1998 11:30:07 EST
    ...they have seatbelts, folding armrests, folding backrests, and headrests. come w/ floor tracks. slide in and out of westy. slide out, and use as...
  • Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:27:20 -0700
    ...bolted behind the driver seat, removable cushion to access to the >> storage space, pocket on the side, no armrest. >> >> On Sat, Apr 18, 2020...
  • FS: brown or grey 2 person middle seat and rear weekender sofabed
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 02:26:55 EST
    ...brown 2 person middle seat, w/ seatbelts, armrests, and floor tracks..folds forward and slides out and is freestanding.. fits all westys and passenger...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 19:36:43 -0800
    ...need of is the pin that connects the bracket to the armrest. Are these available from any of the aftermarket providers or does anyone...
  • captains seats FS, more
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:53:19 -0700
    ...Pair- Grey Captains, adjustable armrests, $50 for one, $90 for two Bed/bench- Blue, GL, with large rear cushion, $80 Jump seat- grey, with...
  • Re: Third annual request for 83 westy fabric...bad timing..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:02:25 EDT
    ...why would u want these horrible non-armrest seats? i never had any resquests for them, they just take up room. thats why i...
  • Re: '88 Westy value?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:41:33 -0800
    ...She loves the > '88 interior, with armrests, nicer finishing, etc. Do what your wife says!!!!!! Have you not learned anything from this list!!!!! M...
  • parting out vans...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Jun 1999 13:00:47 EDT
    ...83.5 GL w/ tan velour int and captains chairs w/ armrests, a/c, AT, and 1.9L '80 Westy std w/ complete std...
  • Re: can you put adj armrests on seats that originally had the non-adj.ones?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 13 Apr 2001 21:08:40 -0500
    Stan Wilder wrote: I've got four arm rests from Vanagon Captains Front Seats. Saddle Vinyl sides, kinda gold fabric you mignt need to...
  • WTB - captains seats, interior panels
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:14:22 -0500
    ...Does anyone have a pair of captains chairs, with adjustable/non-adjustable armrests, for sale? Tan preferred, but not required. If you have a...
  • Rear Seat Question Never Seen Before
    Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
    Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:27:17 -0700
    ...Three contoured seats, fold down armrests, three sets of seat belts. And it appears to be original. Anyone ever seen this setup before?
  • Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:10:44 -0500
    ...The > armrests can be easily removed if not desired. Avoid the 2 person seats > that have armrests in the middle as those seat backs...
  • FREE parts in San Francisco tomorrow morning only
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:47:06 -0800
    ...Still good doors, locks, dash, blue seats with armrests. Free for the taking. No rust. Just smashed badly on the left side. BenT sent...
  • Re: WTB: Tan captain's chairs from '87 Vanagon (2)
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:23:57 -0700
    ...Mark Jonathan Poole wrote: > The tan captains chairs with adjustable armrests do exist. Johns in > westminster VT had a set last summer, and like...
  • Want to trade for a set of front seats
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:05:05 -0500
    ...I'd like to trade all 152 sets for a pair of grey or blue front seats, with working adjustabile armrests - in good condition...
  • seats and blue interior for sale, 4 speed, etc - Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Hansa Leader
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:55:20 -0700
    ...Folding armrests, non adjusting. Also brown vinyl seats from an 84. Also a 4 speed that needs rebuilding, and a working 4 speed. p...
  • For Sale - Captain Seats
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:32:46 -0500
    Chelsea, AL - near Birmingham, AL I've got a pair of Captains Seats w/ armrests and head rests. Good condition, original upholstery, dark blue...
  • A pair of EV seats in the PNW?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:37:22 -0700
    ...Eurovan seats located in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, NorCal. Armrests, headrests intact and 'decent' condition. They don't have to be perfect...
  • Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Sat, 15 Feb 1997 00:20:02 -0600
    ...is = in perfect shape, no rips of worn spots, not even on the armrests. =20 Dave 87 GL Wolfsburg Weekender (115k) dfilcoff@STLnet.com
  • Re: Captain Chairs
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Apr 2000 21:52:08 EDT
    ...Aftermarket, New, Junk Yard??? >> FYI, i have a few sets of Vanagon Captains chairs w/ armrests, fit all vanagons. tan , blue, or grey. chris
  • Blue velour interior in Chula Vista (San Diego) yard
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Tue, 27 Jul 2004 18:16:12 -0400
    ...intact engine/tranny and a complete velour interior (front seats have armrests) which is in great shape. The van also has a complete A...
  • Re: Free Blue Rear Seat
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 18 May 2004 07:52:51 -0700
    ...Frank Miller I also have a blue, 3 person, fold-down seat (with armrests). Free for shipping. I'm at 49740. M __________________________________ Do you...
  • Re: Seat Question
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:23:50 -0800
    Yes, Todd, they should slip right on, The only hang-up is if he has armrests on his doors such as n Westies. Since...
  • Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:01:08 -0700
    ...Oil filter & armrest questions > > So you guys may remember me soliciting opinions on an '86 wolfsburg westy > about a month ago or so... > Well...
  • Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Sat, 5 Mar 2011 09:47:42 EST
    hey guys what I did was cut down an allen wrench so that I didn't have to remove the dowel pin. first I...