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  • oil pressure warning alarm
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 4 Jun 1998 18:10:25 -0700
    Is the buzzer used by the oil pressure warning circuit separate from the seat belt warning buzzer? Looking at the wiring diagram in the...
  • wanna customize your camper?? :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:07:37 CST
    ...even got cups and plates to match the outside color. ;) you also get to see how the rear-facing jump seat (from a Carat...
  • Battery Under Back Seat
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 13:07:47 -0400
    I am thinking about installing a battery under the rear seat by simply running a heavy wire to the starter (which would in turn...
  • looking for van with rear-facing jump seats
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 14:08:17 -0800
    Hi all, I would like to look at a rear-facing jump seat installation. I managed to get one of those rare things to...
  • Re: ?Jumpseat Seatbelts-Lap or Shoulder?
    Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
    Sat, 15 Jul 2000 16:59:31 EDT
    ...Do the factory installed seats use shoulder belts or simply lap belts? Rich >> Mine is an 89 Carat and they are lap belts. I...
  • weak seat belt retractor
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:44:40 -1000
    The seat belt retractor on the drivers side of my 89 syncro westy is weak... yeah, it pulls the belt back in, but not...
  • weekender bench seat release
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 2 Jun 2001 20:22:05 -0400
    Thanks for all the tips on getting the bench seat open on my weekender. I bounced on it a few times, sat on it...
  • 89 GL Vanagon for sale in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Kai Elgethun
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 16:11:07 -0800
    ...Please reply if you are/will be in the Seattle area and are interested. All offers considered.....thanks! Kai Elgethun _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: Common problems with Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - John Tullier
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:30:58 -0800
    For those of us with air cooled power plants, there is the valve seat issue. Personally, I wouldn't mind hearing more about that...
  • Re: 87 Wolfsburg parting out :(
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 23:34:26 EDT
    ...Engine runs great, heads are a year > old, ecu, afm, wheels, front seats, rear facing seats, all kinds of thing. > > > engine runs great, new...
  • Re: Middle Seats
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 18:52:27 EDT
    ...Time, eric@SENIORNET.ORG writes: > Anyone have experience with the middle seat and know just exactly how easy > it is to get it in...
  • Syncro Westfalia for sale, $11,500, Seattle area
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 03:42:28 -0700
    ...Located Seattle/ Bellingham area. Calling is best, or email. Karl 301.639.4199 cell
  • Sighting Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:00:51 +0000
    ...side?? Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.427.4777 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus...
  • Re: Who's got middle seats
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:50:41 EST
    ...I vaguely remember someone saying they had a bunch of > middle seats they couldn�t get rid of because no one seemed to want...
  • Westy rear seat belts
    Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:07:33 -0500
    Did any model year Westy come with 3 point seat belts for the rear? I know of GoWesty's highly recommended aftermarket sets, but...
  • Re: seat belts for rear seats
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 23:25:28 EDT
    In a message dated 9/13/05 6:47:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, vickrail@VELOCITY.NET writes: > > There is a post here on...
  • Re: Member's poll
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:12:15 EST
    ...76 Scirocco ...go figure! However , I had dye'd my tan seats in my bus black with spray vinyl die and a friend of...
  • Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:16 -0500
    Jake - I think he was talking about the bench seat. That isn't from a Eurovan. I'm not familiar with any changes from...
  • Re: LF: Transporter front bench seat (want to make 8 passenger van!)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Jun 2008 02:26:02 EDT
    ...sounds like he needs the middle seat from a 9 passenger.. chris ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on...
  • Used Parts Sale
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:46:52 -0700
    ...Captains Chairs w/armrests (various condition) -Gray Jump Seats (various condition) -1989 Wolfy Jump Seat (diag. striped) -Dometic Fridge 182B (unknown condition) -A/C...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Monte Merrick
    Tue, 2 May 2006 19:15:36 +0000
    hi all just took my precious 84 all the way down to northern california from seattle a good trip no camping gear to speak...
  • RE: Seat Belts
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 09 Nov 1995 12:34:00 -0800 (PST)
    >Its true that seat belts, like air bags, can cause injury. Yes, it is. It is also true that, when you jump out of...
  • Interior Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 17:27:11 -0400
    ...One of the rear-facing theater seats has a broken seat belt latch. (The roll up side is fine, I just need the receiver...
  • Re: Shoulder belts for back seat
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sat, 26 Sep 1998 02:15:49 EDT
    ...There seems to be an impression that car seats > made for kids who are still small but over forty pounds MUST have shoulder > belts...
  • Re: How to clean dirty seats ...
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:40:40 -0700
    ...How to clean dirty seats ... Hi guys, The seats are really dirty. I would like to clean them without hosing them off and getting...
  • Re: "Deadly Crash"
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:06:16 -0800
    ...Seat Belts John raises a point that is often ignored about the value of seat belts: they keep you in font of the controls...
  • Re: Re-padding seats - anyone done this?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jul 1995 15:29:24 -0500
    > > >On Fri, 21 Jul 1995, Lisa Quinn wrote: > >> I'd like to repad the seats in the westy. They have good fabric, but >> the...
  • Need parts, VW shows, Front Seat Q
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 00:02:16 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Does anyone have any good ideas or suggestions for installing a seat between the two front seats? Thanks, Gregg Carlen 85 Westy (144k) 76...
  • FS: Alloy wheels and Jump Seat
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 13:11:54 -0500
    ...Also I have an original jump seat from a Carat for sale that can be installed in any camper for $350 as well as...
  • Re: words, WTO, DM /F
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:22:57 -0800
    It's the first full time curfew declared in Seattle since the night of December 7, 1941. Charles "Luke" Lukey Seattle -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: Flashlight holder source
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Tue, 4 Apr 2000 09:48:50 -0700
    ...seat > base with two > clips that separately screw into the seat base. > > If anyone knows of a source for this flashlight mount, please > contact...
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:31:44 -0600
    ...passenger seat. (6) courtesy light over middle of sliding door (7) storage boxes on front of front seats (down below the seat) (8) cb...
  • Re: WTB Westy, I'm tired of looking
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 04:49:35 EDT
    ...I live in the sticks in Washington State, takes 2hrs to get to Seattle. Seattle area has bunk for vans, good ones anyway. I...
  • Re: Things to put under the driver's seat
    Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
    Fri, 13 Aug 2004 16:53:31 -0700
    ...Re the bigger compartment accesible from behind the seat, I've got my 2nd battery in there with fuses etc. But on my earlier...
  • Re: Westy Seat Base Lower Shape (swival seat lower base available)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Dec 2005 08:59:00 EST
    ...jbange@GMAIL.COM > writes: > > > > I picked up a couple Westy rotating seat bases yesterday. Got them real > > cheap because the dingbat who salvaged them...
  • Re: Under-Rear Seat Heater (Core)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:38:49 -0500
    ...Normally it would catch on the lip of the vent and the seat needs to be removed. Cutting that section out allows it to...
  • Re: Where is the dust coming from?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:24:41 +0000
    ...Put a 12V dust collector under the back seat. Stop looking under the back seat. Hope this helps. Eric Caron > On Jun 27, 2023...
  • Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 10:24:35 -0700
    ...but has the disadvantage of limiting the use of the passenger seat... I find it very useful to turn the seat around where there...
  • Re: How to remove front passenger seat
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 7 Jul 2020 21:56:32 -0500
    ...I’m not trying to remove the seat (yet). I’m trying to slide it back as it is all the way forward now...
  • Re: How to remove adjustable armrests?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:52:10 -0600
    ...Using the drivers seat, outside (near door) rest, look down from the tolp of the armrest where it joins the seat-side. Stick your...
  • Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:20:30 -0600
    ...optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat > > For as much as a yellow top costs and @ 48a/h, maybe a better solution...
  • VW TREASURE HUNT CONTEST, PHASE I (TREASURE HUNT ITEMS)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 02:38:02 -0600
    ...Set of (2) rear facing, fold-up, jump seats, including seat belts and mounting brackets. F. Set of "ground effects" outside molding panels, 3...
  • Got my ARB fridge/freezer
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:23:50 -0700
    ...Works well as a seat. Good finish everywhere. Nice and quiet while running; I don't expect any trouble sleeping through it. Beverages are...
  • 2cd battery compartment as dehumidifier chamber
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:15:52 -0700
    Just installed second battery under the rear seat... (I.Is there a way to use the rear heater switch in the dash to disarm...
  • Re: My latest salvo against Felder industries
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 5 Dec 2023 18:58:19 -0800
    ...behind passenger seat storage rack, yeah the molle/PALS type of > thing. > https://shufti.blog/2023/11/30/vanagon-behind-seat-storage-rack/ > > Ab >
  • Re: Vanlife during a pandemic (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:28:36 -0700
    PAYWALL On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 2:16 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Interesting read: > > https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel...
  • leaking in footwells
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:42:23 -0700
    ...when the time comes.� Not there yet.� Could this be something with my windshield gasket?� thanks, Steve Seattle 82 Diesel Weekender Package Seattle, WA
  • Can you swap 82 and 87 interior?
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:21:58 -0500
    ...Rather than just move that seat, and have one grey and the rest brown, I'm wondering what kind of trouble I'll cause...
  • Re: W pretour trip report
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 9 Jan 1995 09:42:37 -0800 (PST)
    ...Also, thanks for the lube job >on the seats. The turn and swivel much better now. Lube job on the seat? My imagination is...
  • To Derek (again)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jun 96 15:15 AST
    ...I'm still looking forward to have the bench seat for my Westy. If you are still giving it away, please let me know...
  • Re: Child seats in VW vans?
    Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
    Sun, 12 Jul 1998 01:00:08 -0400
    ...We've put his seat on both the bench of the MV and the rear facers. The MV arrangement worked better than the two...
  • Fw: Wolfsburg/Carat + Jetta/Golf questions
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 16 Nov 1998 01:27:30 -0600
    David-M wrote: > I had no offers of the black plastic tray that fits between the drivers > seat and the opposing rear-facing jump...
  • Re: tires and load ranges
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Sat, 18 Mar 2000 10:42:40 EST
    In a message dated 3/18/00 10:39:32 AM, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: << My van seats 7 people, my car seats 4...
  • Re: speakers
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Sat, 9 Dec 2000 00:39:26 EST
    ...and I can move them out from under the seat to face out the side door when I want music outside (like when I...
  • Re: 78' westy kitchen-what is it worth ?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 21:20:13 -0700
    ...fridge > and behind the passenger seat with the fold out shelf to the outside. > behind the drivers seat is a closet and sink with...
  • Re: seating conversion question...
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:43:58 EST
    ...EDU writes: << Are the mount points for the Carat's jump-seats under the carpet in the GL? >> no.. you need to get the...
  • Re: Vgon Crash Tests
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:06:27 -0500
    ...The Vanagon's driver seat broke free from it's rails, sending him into the back seat. Lucky man he was! The Vanagon, however...
  • Re: [T2] MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVEtobe Cylindrical?
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sun, 26 May 2002 06:59:46 -0700
    ...It is commonly refered to as a "belly tank" and would fit under the rear seat. It is 50" long by 11" diameter, and...
  • Re: Battery went dead
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 19:43:02 -0500
    ...I turn seat around 180 degrees and slide seat back (toward front of vehicle.) Another is: there may be a clamp which holds the...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 18:38:25 -0400
    To yield best sound locate the sub behind the rear seat facing the hatch. I use a q-logic 10'' sub enclosure and it...