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• Re: Milage
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 08:31:08 -0600
  ...Sorry no armrests.:0 Colin Moran 86' Synro GL "The Bronze Brick" [text/html]
• Re: westy rear seat width
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:42:41 EDT
  ...the actual seat is 2" less than 4 feet (46") because of the armrest pad on the right side though. so technically 3 feet...
• Anyone parting out a bluestar/whitestar/'89 wolfsburg or know where one is?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 01:45:34 EST
  i need a left armrest and a rear searbottom cushion. this is the grey diagonally striped stuff for those of u who dont know...
• TONS of vanagon parts for sale!!! (he's got more than me ;<)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 02:08:01 EDT
  ...2 vanagon grey velour ft seats (captains chairs) w/ adjusting armrests,2 grey/black cloth front seats no armrests,1 middle seat grey (two...
• Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:42:55 +1000
  ...Drivers inboard seat armrest. The winding mechanism doesn't work. The armrest hangs like a limp you know what, could be the long bolt...
• FS: Brown or Grey westy 2 person middle seats
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:58:12 EST
  ...grey or brown 2 person middle seats, with floor tracks, and seatbelts, and armrests. seatbacks fold forward to increase your sleeping/loading area and...
• Re: are your vanagon seats wearing out? read this.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:06:22 -0500
  ...seat tracks are the same in all of the Vanagons, regarlesss of the seats (armrests or not, early, late, camper, etc.) Ed in CT
• Re: Need help w/armrest adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 09:57:03 -0800
  ...Happy Christquanzanucha! Doran. --- Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> wrote: > Hello Listees, > > I repaired the sagging front seat armrest of my '87 > GL w/ the...
• Re: Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:02:37 -0700
  I have an 85 weekender and bought some armrest caps from Chris at uniwerks a while back... https://www.etsy.com/listing/744844671/vanagon...
• vans FS, parts FS...parting out (2) vanagon westys, captains chairs w/ armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:23:24 EDT
  ...also blue velour vanagon captains chairs w/ armrests for sale...fit any vanagon, any year. excellent shape. also complete deluxe camper interior for '79...
• Re: middle seat mounting question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:16:26 -0400
  no need to remove the armrest. simply drill one hole in the bottom of the seat rail into the mount bracket and insert a...
• FREE one grey vinyl driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:34:03 -0700
  ...Non- armrest. Minor cracking on one vinyl side. Hard to tell there is anything wrong until you peek at the edge. Works on either...
• random interior parts
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 15:59:11 -0400
  for anyone interested 1 front seat off 89 carat (broken left armrest) 1 headrest 4 side panels for carat jumper seats 1 front ashtray...
• Re: Arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:40:38 -0700
  ...Using the drivers seat, outside (near door) rest, look down from the top of the armrest where it joins the seat-side. Stick your...
• middle/back seat anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 14:54:27 EST
  From my Vanagon I have a two person middle seat with an armrest that doesn't fold down, & a normal back seat that I...
• For sale: vanagon carat/wolfsburg/weekender interior..w/ sofabed and sidetable
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 15:44:26 EDT
  ...chairs w/ armrests, and middle seats.. i can ship the capt. chairs.. email me with color or style needed.. chris
• Re: got a vanagon question? please use the archives..heres how..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:26:20 EST
  ...com > > damn thats fast...i typed in 'how to tighten vanagon armrests" and the response was insantaneous.. gotta love Google!! chris ************************************** See AOL's...
• Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:07:57 -0400
  ...Plus the older seats without armrests, older style slider, different curtain hangers, etc. Ed
• FS Front seats
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:37:23 -0400
  ...No armrests. One is in pretty good shape, the second is worn in the spot where the old hip rubs against the seat back...
• For Sale: Eurovan MV interior- grey w/ jumpseats/sofabed/table/capt chairs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:12:35 EDT
  ...captains chairs w/ armrests, both jumpseats (no these wont fit a vanagon either) , side panels w/ flip out table and cupholders and bins at...
• Re: 80-83 or 83.5-86 or 87-91 best year model and why?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:02:14 -0400
  ...You get most of the '86-up features (GL interior, tach, front armrests, usually A/C) yet it's priced lke earlier 1.9L...
• Used Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:46:52 -0700
  ...anyone needed any of the following items: -Gray Captains Chairs w/armrests (various condition) -Gray Jump Seats (various condition) -1989 Wolfy Jump Seat (diag...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:05:51 -0500
  ...You may need to remove the door panel armrests so your late model armrest seats will fit. Stan Wilder More Power with Performance Coatings...
• Re: Arm rest
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 15:05:43 -0700
  ...Most people are a little shy about talking about limp "armrests!" Just kidding. The Armrests are held up with a pin. Your pin has...
• Removing arm rest (how to)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:36:49 -0800
  Once upon a time, I pulled one of the armrest off the Captain's seats to tighten it up. Somewhere out there is a...
• Arms in the way
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:44:39 -0800
  Okay, does anyones armrest work right? I mean on the front seats. Mine move around after being positioned with that adjustable screw. After a...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:37:53 -0500
  On Jan 25, 2008 12:25 PM, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > > Why not actually tell us all how much you want for...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:50:19 EST
  In a message dated 1/25/08 12:36:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, mdrillock@COX.NET writes: > Why not actually tell us all...
• for sale: '87 Weekender
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 8 May 1998 10:14:03 EDT
  ...one owner front seats have adjustable armrests (woo-hoo) runs great, super clean, no rust, straight back bumper with all end caps (woo hoo...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:16:05 EST
  ...well if the seats in question have flat sides on a metal framed seatback then you can mount the vanagon armrests to them.... chris
• Re: FS: Blue Front Seats - SOLD
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 8 May 2006 13:06:44 +0000
  ...David Wilhite <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET> > I've got a set of blue front seats with armrests (non-adjustable) for the > Vanagon. They are in...
• Good Bus Depot Experiences + Arm Rest Repair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 22:11:43 -0700
  ...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: Repair Arm Rest Stop?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 1 May 2011 15:51:23 -0700
  ...I leaned a little too hard on one >of the armrests. I heard a crack, and now the armrest won't stay >horizontal. It...
• FS: 88 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon $750 leaky heads? Engine swap candidate?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 06:45:55 EDT
  ...One armrest missing from front captain's seats with adjustable armrests. I will consider parting out if there isn't enough interest in selling...
• Re: Name that Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 15:26:57 EST
  ...basically a had all the stuff the '85's had. (ps, dig clock, tach, nicer int/ w armrests, etc) what he had was a...
• looking to trade a woflsberg for a westy
  Historical mailing list - Tintman
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:42:54 -0600
  ...Every thing on this van works and is there but the passengers left side armrest. beautiful van please contact me asap if intrested scott...
• FS: Vanagon front seats and matching door panels
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:55:20 -0700
  ...And they have folding armrests... Rex Merriweather www.stunttrumpet.com
• Re: Caps for armrests...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Hoelscher
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:51:30 -0700
  ...the interior of my Westy is that all of the > > plastic armrest pivot bolt caps are missing. I was wondering if anyone > was > > able...
• FS: vanagon capt chairs w/ armrests, 2 person middle seats, fit all campers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 2008 02:05:37 EDT
  i have some vanagon captains chairs with armrests for sale. currently have blue, or grey. these fit in all vanagons and campers, and are...
• Re: Floppy armrest - success!
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Mon, 4 Jun 2018 07:58:04 -0400
  I was able to do the same. Only I left the arm on the seat. Wiggled it up down while pushing/turning adjuster. The...
• Re: Up in Arms: Upgrading 83.5 Westy to Captain's Chairs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:21:55 EST
  ...plug I might find at the hardware store to leave a clean look? remove the dumb armrests off the doors and plug the holes.
• Re: Need help w/armrest adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 00:13:28 EST
  I used needle nose pliers to screw the allen head screw in most of the way. Then pushed the upholstery away enough to shove...
• Westy capt. seats.
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Richmond
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 13:17:15 EST
  Does anyone have a lead on some westy front seats with armrests. I would like to put these in my '83. I have a...
• Re: '84 seats into an '81?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 14:23:19 EST
  ...all front seats are interchangeable from '80-91 just take the plastic armrests off the doorpanels since youve got them on the seat. i...
• Re: FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:47:01 -0800
  ...FS: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all > westys or vans > > That's just one of those things that comes with age...
• Re: Need captain's chairs in CA
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 23:44:45 EST
  ...writes: << I'm looking for 2 captain's chairs with adjustable armrests (hmmm....maybe that's by definition) for my '90 vanagaon. Anyone know...
• FS: Vanagon Syncro body, suspension, partial interior
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 12:50:33 -0500
  ...van body, no lights, grille, instruments, fusebox, front armrests, engine, trans or front diff, driveshaft or front/rear halfshafts. Body is mostly straight, some...
• Bored dog went looking for a lost potato chip.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:40:12 -0700
  Help! The armrest on the passenger side of the rear seat in my westfalia was savagely violated by a hungry canine. A quick check...
• Re: Camping tips and tricks
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:42:26 EST
  ...its just that the wall mounted armrest bolster tends to cover the right side more. chris
• For sale:Vgon Weekender int.(fold down rear sofabeds)
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 13:29:34 EST
  ...Also have velour and cloth Vanagon front seats w/ armrests, and miscellaneous side, and door panels too. colors i currently have now, are grey...
• WTB: Interior Parts
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:01:19 -0500
  ...I need a front seat cover, a rear armrest or cover, and a sidepanel for the sliding door. A good carpet would also be...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:33:23 -0800
  ...closet Receiver hitch for bike rack Late model seats with adjustable armrests Fluorescent light in back I guess that's only eight.......but it...
• Re: Upgrading Front seats.
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 28 May 2001 22:45:25 -0500
  ...Personally, my preference is for the adjustable armrests that were standard from 1987-1991. (My 86 now has identical 87 front seats.) Good luck...
• Diesel westy 4sale
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:04:18 -0700
  ...Brown, and has the tan velour front seats(with the armrests) and door panels from an 86' GL. I'm asking $4,500, sorry...
• Re: FS: 86 Westfalia GL in Portland, OR.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 15:38:44 EDT
  ...if your van has the adjustable armrests on the grey front capt chairs and it's titian red w/ chrome bumpers then its a...
• Re: Bumpers, Chrome v. Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:11:55 -0500
  Hey Chris- Nope, it's a GL Weekender . . . armrests and the whole deal. Original paint, no holes. Also, no signs anywhere of any chopping...
• Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:33:07 -0700
  Carats have a side table and armrests on the front seats. That van in the ad is the lowly base model, 90/91. Odd...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:06:33 -0500
  ...set of captains chairs from an '87 vanagon with the adjustable armrests. What is the procedure for tightening/lubricating these? > > thanks all, it's...
• for sale:vanagon westy 2 person middle seats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 22:39:03 EST
  ...have armrests, and seats fold fwd to increase sleeping area/access back seat. has seatbelts. nice shape. includes floor rails. fits ANY vanagon or...
• Re: Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 16:24:19 +0100
  ...about 295 miles to the tank full, 16 gal. > > > > Sorry no armrests.:0 > > > > Colin Moran > > 86' Synro GL "The Bronze Brick" > > Hi Colin, > > If...