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  • Re: Seatbelt Help Please
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 11 May 2007 11:24:50 -0400
    ...I have three seat belts drivers and > > rear > > > three-point that are retracted all the way. > > > > > > Is there any hope to ever get the...
  • Swivel mount for Vanagon front seat
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Thu, 4 May 2017 11:58:43 -0500
    ...Unless you remove the mount, which means removing the seat. http://www.eurocampers.com/Vanagon-Swivel-Adapter-_p_605.html Does anyone have direct...
  • Vanagon rentals are catching on
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 6 May 2016 09:12:35 -0700
    ...http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/peace-van-rentals-feed-the-vw-westfa lia-camping-cult/?utm_source=email <http://www.seattletimes.com/life...
  • Re: Jump Seat Adapter
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Thu, 2 Apr 2015 16:11:29 -0700
    ...10:51 szpejankowski@gmail.com napisał(a): > >> List, >> >> I'm about to pull the trigger on a Rocky Mountain Westy jump seat adapter. Any...
  • Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:46:54 -0700
    Last loose object on the back seat was Stephanie. Hit the brakes while going down s twisty-turny in San Diego. She had fallen...
  • Re: seat back organizer
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:54:02 -0600
    ...http://tinyurl.com/27sjvg6 > > Is this the same item or have they discontinued the seat back organizer > that everyone seemed to love? > > John > LiMBO >
  • Re: Van Camping around Seattle / Tacoma????
    Historical mailing list - Danny C.
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:58:15 -0700
    ...Van Camping around Seattle / Tacoma???? To: "Danny C." <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Date: Friday, August 7, 2009, 3:54 AM...
  • Re: '86 7-pass parting out
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:53:06 EST
    ...tone grey int), do the seats have black vinyl on the back, and dark grey velour on the seating surfaces? did the van have...
  • Re: Stinky Seats!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:16:46 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Tell your friends you just love Christmas sooo much, meantime pick up some 'Depends' or swap that seat for a Porta-Potti :) Tim Smith
  • Eurovan in Winter
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
    Tue, 3 Mar 1998 11:16:57 -0500
    ...t say I live in a snowy area (Seattle, WA), but I've driven from Seattle to Idaho enough times to have quite a...
  • Re: 89 Eurovan Passenger Seat wanted
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Tue, 29 Sep 1998 01:28:03 EDT
    ...in Coquitlam, British Columbia is searching for a > 89 Eurovan passenger seat- contact Troy (Sales Manager) > sales@westminstervw.com I'm willing to bet...
  • Re: need a part number (was Re: Seatbelts, EZ question.)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 15:05:15 EST
    ...in Phoenix and was told I had to buy the whole seat belt. If anybody can come up with a part # this can sometimes...
  • Re: Shiiping costs for a seat
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:44:49 EDT
    ...The seat dimensions are aproximately 32 x 66 x 26 with mattress strapped to it and packaging material (this is in inches). The weight...
  • Re: armrests and seat upgrades
    Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 20:13:43 -0400
    ...armrests and seat upgrades > Steve I did the same thing on my 82. It was pointed out to me to simply > remove the now...
  • Parts wanted--SF bay area
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Sat, 8 Sep 2001 23:19:48 -0700
    I am looking for a later brown or tan interior with the Weekender-style bed rear seat, and perhaps the other seats as well...
  • FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle
    Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:40:30 -0800
    ...available Thanks, ===== David Kelly 1990 Syncro Vanagolf 15" 1963 Comet Convertible Seattle __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals...
  • Re: rear heater core replacement
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:48:52 EST
    Hi Randy, I recommend taking out the rear seat if your heater core was leaking. When I replaced mine last year, I found a...
  • German side tent for sale - Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:19:03 -0700
    ...http://photos.yahoo.com/roadcamp1 Im in Seattle. steve call me for details or if you are interested 206-250-3035 _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to...
  • Re: Place for parts in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Franklin Wood
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:54:58 -0700
    ...I was at Absolute German in Seattle yesterday for some parts. You'll have to dig and maybe even pull your own parts, but...
  • Re: Rusty rear seatbeltmount on firewall
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 1 Apr 2006 13:24:30 EST
    ...DK writes: > > What is the best way to fix the rear seatbeltmounts on the firewall > to the engine? > > They are rustet out, as well...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - Lauren Miller
    Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:49:54 -0400
    Yeah, and the rear seat heater shut-off lever (allegedly accessible thru the slot in the heater box under the rear seat.) Lauren Miller...
  • Re: Installing carpet
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:02:27 -0400
    On passenger vans, the carpet is tucked under the rear seat bench, you might need to unbolt the lower portion (else you might rip...
  • Re: Kenwood KSC-SW1 powered subwoofer
    Historical mailing list - River Clan
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:59:49 -0800
    I'm putting an 8" 100w bazooka under the rear seat tomorrow as a matter of fact! Just showed up today. I chose it...
  • Re: US Plastic was
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 9 Aug 2012 22:21:35 -0500
    ...The one I made to fit > between my front seats, that one is made to leave room for the brake handle > to be used...
  • Re: Eberspacher BA6 gas heaters on canadian waterboxer vanagons...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:03:21 -0600
    ...Eastern Standard Time, > RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca writes: > > > 1) In the cab there is a vent in the base of the driver's seat...
  • Re: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:24:31 -0800
    ...Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle It appears as though this 1 has been found http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1556155...
  • Re: Rear facing seats for camper
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 8 Jun 2012 13:20:21 -0700
    ...wrote: > >> Were there any rear facing seats made for the Vanagon Westy that went >> behind the passenger seat and held a porta potty underneath...
  • Further Information
    Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
    Wed, 3 Aug 2011 09:48:47 -0500
    ...behind the seat, The starting battery is in the engine compartment even though the book shows it under the rear seat? I was wondering...
  • Re: Drivers seatbelt on west
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:21:31 -0700
    ...The bolts holding belt to body beside seat, the "other end" to the reel, can be tight and rusted in if you come from...
  • Give me a break! crushed skulls...was: DRLs and Air Bags
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 13:46:12 EDT
    ...Those innocent children were unfortunately placed in the front seat by their stupid parents; parents who railed against the warnings of insurance experts, automobile...
  • What circuit runs the cabin light?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 26 May 1999 15:22:44 -0700
    OK - I am in the middle of my "Stuff the two U1 gel cell batteries under the driver's seat" project, and I have...
  • Re: FS - custom-fit Vanagon seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 8 Nov 1999 18:25:51 -0600
    ...Marshall Ruskin >I have 2 brand new sets of "Sagaz Select" front seat covers that are >custom-sized for the Vanagon. I ordered them...
  • Re: Vanagon sighting (Rare in my area)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 08:22:12 -0500
    ...Or the ones behind garage doors. > Even in my suburb of Seattle, in a one square mile there are maybe 5 Vanagons > and Busses...
  • Seat belt stop button
    Historical mailing list - Frank Herzig
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:52:45 -0500
    Folks, In January I started trying to replace the plastic seat belt buttons on the shoulder belts that had disintegrated with age (16 years...
  • Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:29:59 -0700
    ...Has anyone been successful in adding a section of fitted foam > into the > Vanagon's seat, under the covering? If so, what foam density...
  • jumpseats, sliding side windows, complete blue interior 4 sale in Seattle.
    Historical mailing list - Roade Kampe
    Thu, 12 Dec 2002 13:16:05 -0800
    I've got some stocking stuffers for sale- please drop by if your in Seattle.. I can ship SOME stuff. 2 jumpseats, both with...
  • Re: Anyone install 3 point rear seat belts in camper??
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:26:39 -0500
    ...OEM seatbelts are inadequate, especially in the rear, because they don't include shoulder belts and because THEY BREAK on serious impact. Sobering thought...
  • Curious locations for hardwired 3 way cig power outlet ?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:13:18 -0400
    ...Mine is mounted about 4 inches below the top so that my laptop will still fit under it (between the seat and the cabinet...
  • Re: vanagon fs in seattle area
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:49:02 -0800
    ...It > looks strait and solid > > Tony > > monte merrick <monte@SPEAKEASY.NET> wrote: > saw this on craig's list here in seattle. > price has been...
  • Re: How to install the Westfalia sliding bench?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:33:52 -0500
    ...When I got the seat it didn’t come with screws so I guess I’ll find some. Honestly there seems to only be...
  • Re: What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:38:40 -0700
    ...there's a 3rd seat with storage space behind the driver > seat and the cooler won't fit in there > > and yes I remember...
  • Vanagon Interior parts Brown vinyl FS
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Thu, 23 Jul 1998 22:52:52 -0400
    ...Full Brown Dash Brown window crank handles Brown seatbelt covers (covers the take-up reel) Brown Vinyl middle 2 place seat Both front seats...
  • Vanagon Sighting
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:44:51 -0600
    ...My van is a 1988 Vanagon GL - Burgundy - manual tranny, gray interior, captains chairs with arm rests, folding rear seat, center seat, overhead factory...
  • 14" Vanagon rims Free
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:08:12 -0400
    ...Also I have a full width Tan Cloth Back bench seat that lays flat for the weekenders or some GLs. The seat is also...
  • Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
    Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 04:56:52 -0600
    ...If the mechanical items were right, and chrome only rings were used then you may have a "seating in problem".Otherwise You may be...
  • Re: Top Bunk Safety
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Fri, 28 May 1999 15:01:09 EDT
    ...Her baby brother slept in a bassinet secured on the front passenger seat. But now baby brother's growing fast, and he's too...
  • Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:39:17 -0500
    Aren't those full width, fold down rear seat backs nice!. Both of my '88 GL's have them as well as my Carat...
  • Re: Port-a-potty and storage box prototype
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:37:02 -0600
    ...The box fit perfectly and with a small pillow made > a > perfect extra seat between the driver and passenger seat up front. > > Then when...
  • Re: Too big to ship UPS.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 18 Jan 1999 10:38:34 -0800
    ...The clerk carefully measured the length of >the seat (the longest dimension) and then wrapped the tape around the seat >to get the girth...
  • Re: Wish List
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
    Sat, 30 Dec 2017 14:00:05 -0800
    ...In my Vanagon, I I stalled the PSE-S8 under the driver’s seat. It sounds great! I haven’t installed them yet, but...
  • 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
    ...a Westy one where you > lift the seat front and pull forward, and the back lies down > into the vacated space; and an '89...
  • Re: Can a rear storage cabinet from a Westy be installed into a non-westy Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:34:44 -0500
    ...If you have a full width rear seat, it would cover the door and you would have to put down the seat to open...
  • 90 GL for sale (not mine) + Eurovan in the boneyard
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Sat, 4 Nov 2006 12:34:28 -0800
    ...Missing rear carpet, center seat not bolted down. Torn rear seat where it latches on the side. Front seats have a couple small holes...
  • West River Westies and bench or jump seat wanted
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:38:19 -0400
    ...I've been looking for a bench seat or other VW seat to have as a option to slide onto the rails in my...
  • Re: Auxiliairy battery compartment
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 28 Sep 2013 13:46:02 -0500
    ...It came with an auxiliary battery compartment under the driver's seat. With the seat slid forward, it can be opened, unless some odd...
  • a really cool VW
    Historical mailing list - Evan Estern
    Wed, 30 Nov 1994 16:29:41 -0500
    ...It had Bus type sliding doors on both sides and these extended from the front seats back. You folded back the front seats to...
  • extracting an impacted battery
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 09:11:52 -0800
    We recently had to replace the main battery on our '81 Camper (under the front passenger side seat; not the one for camping accessories...
  • FS: '81 Westi $800 N.Ca engine apart
    Historical mailing list
    11 Jul 97 14:06:52 PDT
    ...Three seatbelts in the rear seat PLUS an additional 3 seat belts for use with kids on pillows. They said it was in the...
  • Parting out '84 Vanagon Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 17:13:17 EST
    ...Instrument Cluster with Tachometer- $100 Rear Seat/Bed- Blue coudoroy is starting to shred. $100 obo plus shipping. Front seats- Captains chairs, blue velour...
  • Re: rear bed seat
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:49:29 EST
    In a message dated 2/21/02 7:11:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8 writes: > > I believe the Weekender seats package was part...