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• Re: upholstering the rear bench seat, 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:17:10 -0500
  ...Good luck C-ya Jonce >Hi folks. >Just getting around to upholstering my rear bench seat. Just curious how other are handling covering the...
• Usable storage space
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:25:00 -0600
  ...Well I needed some extra parts/tool storage to free up space under the rear bench for more camping gear and a place to...
• rear heater leakage
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:11:46 -0700
  detected some nasty rear heater leakage in my westy.... first I thought the core was bad, and it does have a little rust on...
• Child seat/jumpseat compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Jessica Evans
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 23:41:39 -0800
  ...metal floor of the van? (Actually, that last question applies to the rear bench as well.) All info received with gratitude. Thanks mucho, Jessica
• Re: Entertaining eBay listing - 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:46:36 -0700
  ...tell them how > the > > rear bed is supposed to fold out?! They're missing out on highlighting > the > > rear bench's true capabilities in...
• Re: A new thread . . .
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 16:03:27 -0800
  ...Beneath the rear bench and in >>the small spaces on either side of the bench were quite a few CONDOMS and >>empty condom wrappers...
• Re: rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 20:33:14 -0800
  ...and around the rear heater core under the rear bench of a 1990 vanagon gl? and has anyone replaced the rear heater core? >Any...
• 1995 Eurobago
  Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:48:55 +0400
  ...The rear bench while solid and reliable, but was made out of cast iron, and the upholstery was decidedly saggy and uncomfortable (the front...
• On the subject of seats...
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:40:54 EST
  ...Will these rear facing jump seats everyone is talking about also install? (Mine has the rails for the middle 2-person bench.) I'm...
• rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:35:33 -0700
  ...rear wheel bearings on my air cooled 1982 Westy. I am pretty far into the job (bearing housing is sitting on my work bench...
• Copy of: Bench seats for the front
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  28 Nov 96 17:22:42 EST
  ...The middle seat in the 9 passenger was a full length bench, with fold down edge closest to the sliding door for access to...
• placement of hooks for child car seat teather?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 21:58:57 EST
  I added weight bearing hooks for the cars seat tether for rear facing at all seat positions in my 87 Westy, but now must...
• Adding a heater
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 21:42:37 +0000
  ...I've found a good rear under bench heater in a scrap yard and I want to install it. I was wondering where would...
• FS: Misc. Vanagon Stuff
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 13:02:26 -0700
  Middle bench tracks with hardware - $25? Brown shift boot and knob - $15? Brown center dash kick pannel/cover - $15? A/C knobs & switches, 1984...
• Re: We've been selling our seats too cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 04:09:24 EDT
  In a message dated 10/15/02 12:51:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << OK- a rear bench seat- would...
• 87 Vanagon Seats available - free: SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Bleier
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:42:31 -0800
  ...7 passenger rear seat - gray 7 passenger middle seat - gray Both are in very good condition (no scratches/marks) and were replaced as part...
• Removing rear heater (Putting copper in coolant line)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 17:11:06 -0700
  The previous owner of my 87 Van found that the rear heater had a coolant leak. So he removed it and didn't do...
• For Sale - 87 & 85 White Sunroofs in California
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 14:45:32 -0800
  ...no center bench seat, (already gone) they headliner was pretty ratty so I took it out, The front seats and rear bench need cleaning...
• carat owners!
  Historical mailing list - Jonyqest22
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 17:01:46 EDT
  ...I thought it was one complete panel from behind drivers seat to rear bench. Have there been different parts from year to year, did...
• Westy Rear Seat / Bed in '87 Syncro Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 22:30:53 -0500
  ...I have an '87 Syncro Vanagon GL and am in the process of installing a Westfalia rear bench seat/bed. So far I have...
• Re: rear speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 22:27:54 -0800
  ...There is a connector plug under the rear bench seat, under the carpet, on the drivers side that connects the rear speakers to the...
• Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:02:09 -0800
  ...Do those who take 3 kids find that the rear-facing seat is convenient and works well? It seems like it would be a...
• Re: 9-pass vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 11:11:03 -0600
  ...version last summer that is sold in Eurpoe with an extra bench seat. Now I was told, but unable to confirm, that the Winnebago...
• Re: REARRANGE ME TILL IM INSANE
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 16:21:56 EDT
  ...SKYBEST.COM writes: << IM NEW AT THIS...CAN YOU TAKE THE BENCH SEATS OUT AND REPLACE IT WITH A WEEKENDER? >> Don't know about...
• modifications
  Historical mailing list - Matt Crowe
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:55:21 -0500
  ...I want to take out the middle bench and put in two jump seats behind the two front seats. I also was thinking about...
• Storing Rear table-Westy Another Idea!
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:45:41 -0600
  ...like this "[ ]" In that way it receives the table from the rear bench, and I keep it in place with a small bungee so...
• Re: Headrest
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:53:01 -0700
  ...On 9/29/2013 2:32 PM, John Meeks wrote: > My 91 (weekender) came with three headrests installed on the rear bench > seat back...
• Re: Question about Weekend Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - DGT
  Tue, 1 May 2001 10:30:42 -0600
  ...The pivot point of the seat cushion is > about 1/3 of the distance between the rear of the cushion and the front of...
• DOUG? carat interior w/ table and sofabed FS..(was Re: Looking for Bench seat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 14:37:02 EST
  ...The fridge/stove/sink were removed some time ago, > and since I have three small kids I am looking for a full bench seat...
• Carpet and floor removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 10:06:50 -0800
  ...I've also completely removed the rear bench seat and storage compartment walls. The only place the floor won't come loose from is...
• Re: That '87 for sale in Los Banos
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 14:42:09 -0400
  ...real nice. > >Westfalia Weekender?? If this has a poptop, rear bed/bench and two rear >facing single seats it's a Multivan. Excellent choice...
• FS: 1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition in So Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:56:07 -0700
  ...Rear bench folds to bed and has matching engine bay cushion. All upholstery inside is tear free. Interior fluorescent light works. All cup holders...
• The seven passenger Westy
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:22:29 -0500
  ...In the large westy passenger area I have a slide in two person bench, and at the rear the standard westy two person z...
• Re: Rear bench seat won't open, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 17:32:15 -0400
  ...Noticed the bench seat was a little > > > > difficult to shut and now it won't open! Never had this happen with > a > > > > bench seat...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 15 May 2020 16:18:26 -0400
  ...coolant seeping around > under the back bench - seems to me the floor of the box around the rear > heater is concealed by thin particle...
• Rearview Camera Cable Routing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 8 Apr 2019 12:36:49 -0400
  Well Westy owners, I'm trying to see if I can get a reaview camera cable from under the bench area to the engine...
• rear hatch power lock needs help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 8 Sep 2019 16:47:36 -0700
  hi all, I removed the rear hatch power lock assembly to repair the lock tumbler, lube, bench test... all fine... after re-install the...
• Re: Wot's a Z-bed was Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:28:27 -0400
  ...However it doesn't use your stock rear bench seat; rather, you build your own sofabed out of plywood, foam, and upholstery (which is...
• Re: Handle Straps
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 10:55:48 CDT
  On Wed, 29 Apr 1998 10:44:57 -0500 Steve Manning said: >Anyone have the handle straps for the rear bench area of a...
• 1982 Country Homes Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Curiel
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 09:28:36 PST
  ...New tires, Westfalia rear bench and cabinets, sunroof, bra. I will be gone for the next two weeks (1-15 Jan) please contact esoars...
• Re: 3rd seat belt for rear
  Historical mailing list
  03 Jul 96 11:08:02 PDT
  ...Would anybody have experience with > installing a 3rd seat belt for the rear bench? Has anyone tried rigging > something up behind the front passenger...
• Re: (1984) What Exactly Did the Wolfsberg Edition Designate?
  Historical mailing list - vasili
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 13:09:55 -0500
  ...Reading Light (over glove box) > Middle Bench Seat (which mine does NOT have - "Weekender" only?) > Rear Seat Bench (folding) > Curtains (looks like they apply...
• Re: '85 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - .go.brown.
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:53:41 -0800
  ...first of all, moving side to side, that rear bench is much flatter than the bench in my 84. this is very desireable from...
• Re: Bench Seat, Reasons, Child Seats, other things.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 18:41:55 -0500 (CDT)
  The biggest problem I have with the rear facing seats in not the seats themselves but the seatbelts. They tighten up while you're...
• Looking For a Winter Project?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:15:25 -0400
  ...Good body (came from Florida) Engine runs, needs some tuning Rear bed folding seat, table, and bench seat Childs hammock in pop top No...
• Re: seating for six so far
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:22:09 -0400
  ...school > age.) We > are still missing one seat belt on the rear bench, passenger side. Has > anyone ever bought on off ebay? I see...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:20:03 -0800
  RE: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed Left side means the left side of the right seat. All of my part numbers...
• Re: Aux battery, install location
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 8 May 2008 12:04:51 -0700
  85 westy -- I put an optima yellowtop under the bench seat on the far left (when facing front). Left the charging relay under the...
• Re: yards of fabric to reupholster westy bed?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 12:57:39 -0700
  ...The bench on a Westy is a little less than 4' long. You need 4" on each side so 56". Non Westy would be...
• Re: [Re: 90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed]
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:32:54 -0800
  ...coz that's how > > the Captain mounted his weekender middle bench in a rear facing position.... > > > > ____________________________________________________________________ > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account...
• Re: bench front seat for sale! was:Re: 16" Syncro Double Cab double pass. seat
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:08:55 EST
  ...If not done with adequate bracing, you don't want to be in that seat when the van is hit from the rear. The...
• Re: Swinging table
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 09:19:36 -0700
  I put it under the bench seat, along with the pole. Not a great fit, but certainly out of the way. http://intellecti.ca...
• "Fun" images of early Split in action
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:46:16 +1300
  ...and a motorcycle load comprising a Split rear bench seat... Anyone want a geeze? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
• Re: Coolant under rear bench carpet
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Denison, Jr.
  Sun, 05 Jan 1997 10:47:45 -0600
  Victor, The heater has a plastic bleeder screw that fails. As long as you have a mess you might want to start it up...
• To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:00:16 -0400
  ...yes) and 2) where does the front table get stored while driving? -------- Wait, wait I know this one! Under the rear bench seat. TJK...
• Re: seat options for Multivan?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 17:57:50 EST
  ...I install a 2 or 3-person bench seat into > my van (taking out the 2 rear-facing seats, of course)? I've > yes...
• Found some interior stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:50:30 -0700
  ...All the side paneling, table, rear pul-out bench, and the ENTIRE a/c roof ducting are intact and in good shape. Everything is...
• rear seat/bed hinge repair?
  Historical mailing list - alan sinclair
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:24:15 -0700
  ...Folding Rear Bench/Bed Frame (hardware under the seat") though our hardware isn't bent: At the seat/bed hinge there's a small...
• Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:40:53 -0500
  ...the right Check your rear heater (under the bench) to see if the valve is open. With the rear fan on, that pup can...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:20:17 -0500
  ...Todd, I reupholstered my '81 Westy camper a couple of years ago, front buckets and rear bench. Sewfine had just come out with their...