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• Re: weak seat belt retractor
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 13:22:30 -1000
  ...weak seat belt retractor The whle kit and kaboodle (belt plus retractor) is still available from VW. Well under $100 IIRC. Since the nylon...
• Re: Back on list - NVC question for Seattle people!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 17:43:29 -0700
  ...Back on list - NVC question for Seattle people! > Yes, what happened to him? Did not he call you lately? Where was he last? > Zoltan...
• for sale: tan or blue 2 person westy middle seats w/ floor rails
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:12:40 EDT
  ...tan or blue 2 person middle seats with armrests, seatbelts and floor tracks/rails. fit all vanagon westfalias or passenger vans. easy to bolt...
• Hella Battery kit
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:33:57 -0700
  ...Do I just ignore the vehicles relay wire under the seat and use the one in the new relay then wire the new aux...
• FS: grey middle seat from 90GL
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 23:29:42 -0500
  Volks, I'm selling the middle seat out of my 90 GL (which met an untimely end...luckily the seat wasn't in it...
• Re: adding a seam rust to my homepage for others feeling rust pain
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:24:32 -0400
  ...the camper stuff all torn out.Check behind the drivers seat and passengers seat, where the floor sheet metal and battery boxes meet. I...
• Re: How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interio...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:49:41 EST
  ...full camper? > > Can a carat rear seat with headrest be swapped exactly? Would double > removable jump seats be hard to put in? > > Are the...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 20:34:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...Seattle writes: > WAYou dog! Heated seats? Is there anyway on earth the rest of us mere > mortals could aquire such a luxury I continue...
• Re: Air bags & VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 07:00:15 +0000
  ...So are you going to sue VW for a small child killed after being placed on the seat without a child seat? How about...
• Re: EV Parts Hauler... And animal hauler
  Historical mailing list - Z
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 18:33:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We took out the jump seats and put them in the hotel room - how often have you seen someone put car seats in a...
• Re: Vanagon Subwoofer option(s)
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 07:58:04 -0800
  ...The speaker cabinet linked below will fit behind the drivers seat. My measurements may reflect the fact that I am only 5'4" so...
• Re: Cinerama page is partially complete
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 23:19:04 -0600
  ...door pin > Hella berth light over rear seat > Sittser switch for Hella halogen over rear seat > Dual Optima batteries > Sound dampen with CAE V...
• 15" Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 18:00:31 -0700
  ...The lug holes and seats are probably 12mm > ball seat. You would need to open them up to 14mm and cut a new seat...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:30:03 -0700
  ...Grunthaner <frankgrun@AOL.COM> wrote: > I would argue that the box seat is stock, as in optional at the Westfalia Factory, or at least...
• Fuel lines to replace, Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:05:07 -0700
  I replace the fuel lines to anyone in the greater Seattle area, doing house calls or you come to my place. I'm finding...
• Re: Careless driver wrecked my van :(
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:00:59 -0800
  ...Rollovers and seat belts and stuff that can fly around Let me post a strong second to Dennis's comments. Having rolled an '85...
• SAGAZ Seat Covers - Get Model 20
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 17:32:34 -0800
  To whomever wrote to me about Sagaz seat covers: Sorry, but your message and address got erased. However, I did check to see what...
• 86 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Ray Tubbs
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:53:08 EST
  ...Gold in color with corduroy seats - Front ones poor with seat covers, rear in good condition. New - clutch, pressure plate, t.o. and pilot...
• Re: camper front seat pivot/lots more little tiny short questions
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 08:05:18 -0400
  ...Look at a regular vanagon under your current seat, too, and you will see what everyone is talking about. Either buy a used swivel...
• FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
  ...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
• Porta Pottie?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 10:23:07 -0700
  ...Phaedra mentioned a lower tech but certainly suitable one that uses a seat on a plastic bucket. I disremember the maker though. Cheers, pensioner
• Listees in Baltimore MD- No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 10:51:15 -0400
  ...The seats that are available are in the 3rd level and I was hoping to get 1st or 2nd level seats. I would appreciate...
• Re: Vanagon favorite part.
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 16:22:33 -0500
  My favorite part is the front seats. I feel that the Vanagon has the most comfortable seats for driving. That's why I had...
• Re: positioning of headrests...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:08:41 EDT
  ...ride around without my seatbelt on too. ok, i was trying to be funny - but that remark wasnt.. seatbelts do work.. they saved my...
• westy front seat bracket removal
  Historical mailing list - curt welsh
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 17:26:57 -0800
  Has anyone succesfully removed a front westy seat bracket (with spinner base) from a van without power tools? there's a westy in my...
• Re: Adding New Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 13:04:57 -0700
  ...Seat and one over the rear Bench Seat, also on the Pass. Side. Power consumption is ....... well, have not run the second battery down...
• Re: HELP!!!! does anyone on this list have a '89 Blue Wolfsburg Edition?????
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 03:49:52 EST
  ...writes: > Try the plaquette next to the right driver�s side seat rail! > Anyway, the color code is LD5T > > Raimund > > > thanks raimund! do you...
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:52:58 -0500
  On Thu, 15 Jan 2004, Tromper wrote: > I'm one of the few folks who can say they moved to Seattle for the weather...
• Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 20:38:48 -0500
  ...area under the seat?Dont think ther are any holes in the floor right there,except the mounting holes for the rear seat heater.
• Trade yard space for Vanagon auto tranny /doors in Seattle?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:28:08 -0700
  Anyone have a backyard/driveway near Seattle? I want to buy a damaged Vanagon and pull some parts off of it. --------- After I pull...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:05:08 -0700
  > > those middle seats make great living room furniture.. some people prefer > victorian, some prefer early american, my home furnishings are by Volkswagen. > i have...
• Re: Vanagon Dual Front Passenger Bench Seat on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 02:24:26 -0400
  ...posted a used and very worn Vanagon Dual Front Passenger Bench Seat > on eBay. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...
• Subject: Portland - Seattle wheel mount recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:12:33 -0800
  ...Can I press out the old studs/install the new ones myself? Is there a shop somewhere between Portland & Seattle I can trust to...
• Re: German eBay (Was Re: WTB: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6))
  Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 09:05:49 -0700
  Ben, Actually the front seating arrangement that Chris is talking about uses a single seat for the driver and a two person front bench...
• Westy Rentals in Seattle, Phoenix & SLC
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 20:11:57 -0400
  Vanagonauts, A while back someone mentioned a Westy rental company in Seattle. I've called them and have the following information for list consumption...
• Re: Advice needed: Accessory pricing questions?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  08 Feb 97 20:09:08 EST
  > Swivel Seat: $420 (Is this worth it? do y'all who have > it like it? Or should I just blow it off?) > Porta-Potty...
• Re: Seat covers for 86 Bus Plus
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 01:01:22 -0800
  ...Anyway, I've looked long and hard for seat covers myself to no avail. One suggestion is to make your own. If you're...
• Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:05:28 -0800
  ...just can't get seem to get the these things to seat properly. >The Haynes and Wilson book just says push them in, but...
• Re: How to move a swivel base???
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 21:13:29 -0700
  ...To access the battery, swivel the seat 180 degrees, so it is facing rearward, and then slide the seat forward. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From...
• FS: Eurovan and Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:01:20 -0500
  ...Eurovan seats and door pannels Vanagon Swivel seat mechanism Vanagon front middle and rear seats Syncro complete front end (differential, axles, spindle, rotor and...
• WANTED: '89 WOLFSBURG DIAGONAL STRIPED INTERIOR
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:35:06 EDT
  ...striped interior. this interior was used on the '89 wolfsburgs only. seats were grey velour w/ diagonal blue/grey stripes. will buy whole dead...
• Re: leather Vanagon steering wheel from VW?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 10:01:30 -0400
  ...It has a Westfalia ID plate attached to the rear seat valence. Were all Carat interiors made by Westfalia? Can I call this a...
• how many of you DONT have the armrest thingys on your front doorpanels?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 14:38:55 EST
  ...all being in trucks that has no armrests on the front seats. michael sullivan's syncro doka (http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/doublecab...
• Re: Swivel seats -- how not to make them wobbly
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Butler
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:47:45 -0600
  ...Swivel seats -- how not to make them wobbly >Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:11:01 EST > >In a message dated 1/15/07...
• FS: captain chairs, set for $90, various stuff
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:33:52 -0800
  ...2 seater middle bench, which you can use in a westy to get 2 addtl seats. also available, three seater rear bench, this is...
• Re: vanagon headrest plastic guide pieces?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:02:06 -0800
  ...scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > > > > if the inserts in earlier seats .........like 82 to 84 seats, are the same, > > > > > the headrest sockets are all the...
• T4 Head advice needed - new/used/rebuilt/options
  Historical mailing list - MissVeeDub
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:28:08 -0700
  ...What would be the best way to confirm that we have a dropped seat without doing any more damage? I am afraid that if...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:27:59 -0500
  ...I suppose when you say, "dual batteries under the > >>> seats," that you mean the starter battery under the passenger seat, and the > >>> "house" battery...
• Re: AUX battery standard in Westy??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 15:41:15 -0800
  ...battery > for my '87 Westy under the driver seat and ...... there wasn't one there. > Please keep in mind that I only recently purchased...
• Re: Non-captain chair padding
  Historical mailing list - Johnson City Alliance Church
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:31:58 -0400
  ><< I was able to purchase like new front seats (captain's > chairs too, btw), for $25 each. I had to remove the arm rests...
• Re: Anyone ever fit a motorcycle in a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 03:56:33 -0500
  I've placed my KLR650 (bigger and heavier than a XR) into a Vanagon without removing the rear seat. I removed the front passenger...
• Re: headrests for westy rear seat/bed
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 21:19:18 -0700
  ...pull back the upholstry > and foam from the plywood seatbacking..(just from > the top edge-dont need to > remove the sides) ...then drill and...
• Re: cleaning coffee out of seats....ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:43:53 -0500
  ...Mike Bob Stevens wrote: > "any ideas on how to get this old coffee out of the seat foam without taking > >>the seat apart...?" > > > Chris...
• Re: the weekender saga again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:07:45 -0500
  ...had vinyl seats. i have another 83.5 7 pass GL. has velour seats. i had a '84 GL with black bumpers..had one...
• Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
  ...The Vanagon seats 7, has the rear jump seats and table with a florescent light above it. The bench seat folds out into a...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:32:39 -0500
  ...The core will not slide out of the fan box when screwed down with the Westy seat installed, the plywood seat floor blocks it...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Greg K.
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:28:27 -0500
  ...There is a a single rear facing non-removable seat with storage underneath just behind the driver's seat. The removable fridge resides just...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:39:47 -0400
  ...I suppose when you say, "dual batteries &gt; under the seats," that you mean the starter battery under the &gt; passenger seat, and the...
• EV vs. Vanagon vs. Caravan....Just the Facts M'am...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Apr 1994 13:33:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...The EuroVan has a luggage space behind the rear seat (on an elevated platform) that is 28" deep by 58" wide. Besides the elevated...
• road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
  ...The nine-seater has a separate driver's seat and double passenger seat in front, a three passenger center seat and a three passenger...