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• For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Christin Fieber
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 19:06:29 +0200
  ...4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent) - 2 adjustable tables - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain & rear bug net) are...
• Re: What features from the Vanagon would be necessary in a new vehicle for you to consider it an adequate or improved replacement? was: "Brand new" bus now Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 22:22:16 -0400
  ...High, comfortable seats that fit me at 6'2" > -Rear bench folds into a bed > -Easy to service (I guess that eliminates an engine...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:22:49 -0700
  ...have the rear bench that folded down to make a bed? > The one I saw yesterday had a folding rear bench but it folded...
• Re: FS: parting out '87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 12:08:03 -0700
  ...Middle bench seat in good shape, > including armrests. It has the folding seat/bed in the back. The > upholstery on that and the rear...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:59:13 -0400
  ...All rear bench seats in Europe had the kits installed from the factory as they all came with rear seat head rests. See the...
• Re: Outgrowing your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:21:07 -0500
  ...If this rear seat wasn't part of the bed I'd rip it out. I've noticed that later Westies have some improvements...
• FS: 1986 Vanagon GL in TX
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 16:25:39 -0500
  ...Original blue/grey seats (two front buckets, 2 person middlebench; removeable, rear 3-person fold-down bench). Rear seat folds to make bed/storage...
• Re: Westy cabinet use
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:41:40 -0800
  ...cut" cardboard box atop rear heater: extra food, spare batteries, office\computer supplies; * box in largest part of bench seat holds spare gallon of...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:51:55 -0700
  ...minor interference where the bed/seat box assembly > is contoured for the sloped metal body area under the rear bench. Expect > to trim some...
• Re: Custom cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 19 May 2016 13:52:36 -0300
  The ones I saw the other night hung under the tray and were maybe a little shallower than the cabinet over the rear bench...
• FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Mike Williams
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:43:08 -0800
  ...i've personally come up with some pretty wierd stuff...especially in that nook ok the side of the rear bench seat...by the...
• FS: all kinds of parts from an 87 7-passenger van
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 14 May 2003 18:11:36 +0000
  ...Middle bench seat is in good shape, upholstery and armrests good and I have the metal bars to attach it to the floor. Back...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:13:48 -0400
  ...The best I have isolated it is, with the cover closed, it > seems to be coming through the diagonal wall underneath the rear bench...
• Re: '86 Doublecab on ebay..in PA.. one day left..at $4500 now..
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 12:29:08 -0800
  ...This is worse in Dokas that carry their spare tire under the rear bench. The opening for the spare tire lets the water intrude...
• Dehler Profi conversion Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 10:09:28 -0400
  ...There was a bench seat and a rear seat that probably folded into a bed. The interior was brown and the dash had the...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:46:24 -0400
  ...4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent) > - 2 adjustable tables > - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain & > rear bug net) are...
• Re: who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 9 May 2017 10:40:36 -0500
  ...down adjustable armrests & swivel bases > Two passenger rear bench seat, upgraded by Sew Fine (folds into bed, > cushion over engine) > Velour upholstery Cloth inlays...
• Fwd: [T2] A few VW's for sale... (long)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:34 -0500
  ...seating, rear bench makes into a bed, drivers seat right >armrest needs repair, one loose armrest on the "two seat" middle >bench, steel wheels...
• Re: What features from the Vanagon would be necessary in a new vehicle for you to consider it an adequate or improved replacement? was: "Brand new" bus now Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:48:40 -0700
  ...High, comfortable seats that fit me at 6'2" -Rear bench folds into a bed -Easy to service (I guess that eliminates an engine...
• Re: who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Tue, 9 May 2017 11:43:19 -0400
  ...down adjustable armrests & swivel bases > Two passenger rear bench seat, upgraded by Sew Fine (folds into bed, > cushion over engine) > Velour upholstery Cloth inlays...
• Re: Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 19:13:57 -0600
  ...Picture of #1 >>>shows both sets of doors open and appears to be a bench seat. Picture >>>of #2 looks like rear wheel arches...
• Re: was Camp stove input requested now Weekender Ice Box
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:54:14 -0800
  ...The bench seat hightop work vans are cool, as is the pickup with cherry picker and I have a hankering for a 12 passenger...
• Re: Wanted: Multivan?!
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:36:07 -0700
  ...mirrors, am/fm/cass radio, velour interior, automatic, theater seats, rear bench bed, pop-up table, ... Ok, your probably asking, "What's wrong with...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:48:35 -0500
  ...prescribed driving route while you listen facing backwards hanging over the rear bench seat with the engine cover off. Maybe not on the freeway...
• Newbie on list. ('69 transporter)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 17:04:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It has a plywood box constructed in the back that can be used as a bed and I added a short bench (origin unknown...
• Re: FS: parting out '87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:06:36 PDT
  ...Middle bench seat in good shape, >including armrests. It has the folding seat/bed in the back. The >upholstery on that and the rear...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:55:17 -0700
  ...4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent) > - 2 adjustable tables > - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain & > rear bug net) are...
• FS '85 Westy "weekender"
  Historical mailing list - Russell Harrel
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:49:15 -0500
  ...It's the one with the pop top, two beds, full width bench in back, table pops up from the side, rear facing seat...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 17:55:26 -0800
  ...All of the lefts and rights apply to the parts as you look forward at the rear of the passenger (right side) front seat...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 13:32:24 -0700
  ...4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent) >> - 2 adjustable tables >> - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain & >> rear bug net) are...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:43:22 -0500
  ...1) removed the rear heater 2) spliced the coolant hoses together with a copper plumbing elbow 3) removed the bed/bench and cleaned up...
• Re: considering a westy
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 05:46:01 -0800
  ...Still lots of room for other stuff under the lumber in front of the rear bench. I have to confess I cheat a little...
• Just unearthed some goodies............
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
  ...bench seats, 5th seats, sliding doors, rear hatches, front doors, alloys, complete '90 Carat interior, overhead AC ducts, '93 Eurovan MV jump seats, rear...
• Syncro Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 10:12:33 -0500
  ...Vanagon Westys have the bedboard for rear ceiling, panelling up front. You could easily transplant the panelling though. The bed mounts will take some...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 20:18:40 -0800
  ...All of the lefts and rights apply to the parts as you look forward at the rear of the passenger (right side) front seat...
• Re: 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:27:42 -0500
  ...bench. Same as above, but obviously won't fit in a Westy. Has a fold down section to permit relatively easy access to rear...
• Re: What is THAT thing
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 00:32:54 -0700
  ...It preserves the full width rear seat/bed 2. You have the ability to remove the stove/fridge/sink/water tank module by undoing...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:57:20 -0700
  Lots of people have added the rear facing jumpseat. Many did it in ways I would not find acceptable for other than rare, short...
• Re: Westy foam replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 23:25:55 -0700
  ...com/musomuso/RearSeatBedReFoamEtc >> >> Neil. >> >>> On 5/8/16, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >>> Time to do it, rear seat and bed foam very...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 01:16:54 +1300
  ...all kinds of crap. =) The rear bench >has been replaced with a sturdy plywood platform level with the rear deck. >It's basically an...
• Re: Outgrowing your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:31:24 -0400
  ...If this rear seat wasn't part of the bed I'd rip it out. I've noticed that later Westies have some improvements...
• Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:27:59 -0600
  ...to make it easier to get to the rear bench > > and to use the bed. Some 84/85/86 Westfalia came with the seat...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:04:16 -0700
  ...Maybe not the > > factory position, but it sure helps in closing the door when sitting on > > the bench seat or laying down in bed...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:23:50 -0700
  ...Only the front floor bolt holes can be used this way on the bed/bench since the rear floor holes would not be accessible...
• Coincidence?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:01:48 -0300
  ...you get the picture) when the boy called out from his command post on the rear bench, "Dad, the Hyena is purring!" ... and it...
• Re: Carbon Minoxide?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:52:09 -0700
  ...Mine is on the front face of the rear bench, just below the bed where CO would likely get trapped directly across "the room...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Sarriugarte
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:42:13 -0700
  ...What years did they have the rear bench that folded down to make a bed? The one I saw yesterday had a folding rear...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 15:43:22 -0700
  ...4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent) >>> - 2 adjustable tables >>> - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain & >>> rear bug net) are...
• Re: Vanagon Adventurewagon
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 16:10:02 -0700
  ...stock Vanagon contoured rear bench seat with armrests. The seatback is folded forward to get to the lower 47"x75" bed which pulls out...
• 87 Wolfsburg???
  Historical mailing list - Kind Fellow
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 13:52:04 -0700
  ...it's an 87 wolfsburg vanagon, 190,000 miles...has a rear bench that folds out into a cool bed w/a cushion in...
• Re: 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:05:23 PST
  ...bench. Same as above, but obviously won't fit in a Westy. Has a fold down section to permit relatively easy access to rear...
• Re: electric outlet
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:22:11 EDT
  ...Those vans are only equipped with the bench/bed, cushion, and folding back midbench. No AC outlet. Well, if you wanted to add the...
• Re: passed up an '86
  Historical mailing list - Jon B
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 12:48:03 -0700
  ...The rear bench seat went all the way across the back sitting 3 people instead of two. His was brown also. Could it be...
• Re: For Sale: 1982 VW Vanagon Westfalia - NEW 1.6 Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 11:56:08 -0700
  ...4 (foldout rear bench & pop-up tent) > - 2 adjustable tables > - all original curtains for complete sight coverage (incl. front curtain & > rear bug net) are...
• Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:10:44 -0500
  ...to make it easier to get to the rear bench > and to use the bed. Some 84/85/86 Westfalia came with the seat...
• Re: What features from the Vanagon would be necessary in a new vehicle for you to consider it an adequate or improved replacement? was: "Brand new" bus now Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 09:42:51 -0500
  ...High, comfortable seats that fit me at 6'2" > -Rear bench folds into a bed > -Easy to service (I guess that eliminates an engine...
• Re: Thoughts on Travelling w/ 4 year old
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:22:39 -0800
  ...back bench seat of a car. I don't recommend this now. > > > > So far as the rear seat belts, GoWesty sells rear seat 3...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:16:02 -0400
  ...Only the front > floor bolt holes can be used this way on the bed/bench since the rear floor > holes would not be accessible...
• Re: Propane Tank removal and sway bar swap...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:45:59 -0800
  ...garage fro whoever wants it. (panels are kinda battered, but rear bench/bed is in good shape, and fold out table is there as...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:35:47 -0400
  ...Thanks for all the >> replies! >> >> For adding a single seat, the rear-facing jumpseat seems to me like it >> might be a bit more...