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  • Re: front seat arm rest removal?
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:04:05 -0800
    ...The front seats on my 91 Vanagon do not have armrests fitted. My question is, are these arm rests fitted as an optional extra...
  • <FREE> to a good home... 3-person benches in SF
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 05:44:56 EDT
    ...Comes with folding armrests between the passengers. Oh yeah. Located in San Francisco. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html...
  • 86 Syncro parts
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:59:25 -0900
    ...It has a brown interior, some of it in rough shape, and both front seats complete with armrests. The van does run, I drove...
  • Re: Seat Options
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:29:17 -0500
    ...chairs w/ armrests are a HUGE inprovement over the 84 down westy ones. slide right in, as well. i have some btw..
  • Re: Another westy tidbit im sure you didnt realize.....westy drawer differences..etc
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:47:31 -0800
    ...Does anyone know if it is really anything more than the standard 2 person seat but without the left side armrest? Mark Wil Haslup...
  • Re: short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 18:08:38 EDT
    ...The shifter is now sitting there waiting to be massaged just inches away from my hand as it reclines on the armrest. No searching...
  • FREE: blue 3-person rear bench in SF / also brown fronts
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:30:48 EST
    ...Plus the thing things have ARMRESTS. Nice upgrade for old Westy. And at FREE, the price is right. Sorry no shipping on these guys...
  • Re: 27K miles westy
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 05:43:25 -0600
    ...and for only 27000 miles, it sure has a lot of dirt on the driver's armrest. and a lot of wear/tear on...
  • Re: Armrest removal
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:36:17 -0600
    ...frustrated so you don't > have a > black thumb and broken armrest ;>) Good luck..happy hammering. > > Bob Stevens > '91 Westy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download...
  • Re: Interior Door Panel Compatibility and door speaker size
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:37:48 EST
    ...the doors?) yes but they will have the 2 extra holes in them for those dumb early armrests that were screwed to the doorpanels
  • Re: 86 & 87 syncro compatability
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:44:10 EDT
    ...the '87's have "adjustable armrests, instead of non adjustable" that could be a MAJOR factor, ya know :<) chris
  • parting out '86 van (2.1L w AT, or sell whole.. runs good!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:09:49 EDT
    ...it has the front captains chairs w/ armrests. has the tach/dig clock, etc, etc.. basically a complete van. i will part out, or...
  • Re: middle seats as living room furniture
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:05:08 -0700
    ...chairs with armrests surrounding my kitchen table. i > cook my meals on a westy galley hooked up to my kitchen range... i even sleep...
  • Re: really dumb newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 09:43:45 EST
    ...Middle bench should have fixed armrests with a center armrest that can be pulled out to deploy. To the best of my knowledge, most...
  • Re: Vanagon-Bay Window seat swap question
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:49:23 -0400
    ...the vanagon seats fit in '77-'79 buses only without modification. (you will have to remove the armrest off the bus doorpanel, though) if...
  • Re: Westy on Southcoast Craigs List
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:18:35 -0500
    ...It has square headlights (could've been retrofitted), adjustable armrests (could've been retrofitted), a front table socket from an '84 or older (silver...
  • Re: Looking for an armrest repair procedure 2
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Tue, 2 Aug 2011 00:34:50 -0600
    ...my request: > I do I remove the knob on an adjustable armrest? Once the knob is removed how can I get the inner mechanism...
  • '85 Westy arm rest repair
    Historical mailing list - wsilva
    Sun, 17 Nov 1996 14:18:45 -0800
    The "S-Cape" is falling apart! Went to put the inboard drivers armrest down & it fell off. It has left me with 2 sheared...
  • Re: cheap neoprene seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 1 Mar 2004 10:44:12 -0800
    ...I want something that will cover the headrests, armrests,and seats.....has anyone else done this?
  • Re: changing driver's seat belt '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 01:25:21 -0500
    ...do with anything? :<) seatbelts were the same >weather the seat had armrests or not. > >seatbelts go as follows: > >'80-early 84 >then late 84...
  • Re: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:18:46 -0800
    ...Re: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Middle Seat FS/weekender int FS
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 17:21:49 -0400
    ...fold down middle seat, and the captains chairs w/ the adjustable armrests, and all the carpet/side/doorpanels. also have 2 pairs of captains...
  • Re: hammock/bed for front seats of camper
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:55:08 -0300
    ...know what you're > thinking. :) put it across the fold-down armrests. nah, i don't think they'd > support it ...those things break...
  • what is westy mid seat worth?
    Historical mailing list - THE SCHMIDTS
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:44:23 -0700
    ...these seats sell for in VG condition? Mine is brown with armrests and both seatbacks raise if neccessary. Ahh, if only pre-vanagon westies...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:06:38 -0600
    ...need of is the pin > that connects the bracket to the armrest. Are these available from any of > the aftermarket providers or does anyone...
  • Re: Seats wanted for 83.5 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Dec 2005 23:50:30 EST
    ...or know of some > good > resources to replace my current (non-armrest) seats? The Recaro's are nice > but $1000 a seat is a...
  • Re: Lubricating the seats
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
    Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:23:04 -0700
    ...The pivots for the armrests 8. The rods on which the headrest sits and adjusts I suspect that grease on some these parts would...
  • parting out westys, vans, motors, trans, stuff for sale etc
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:39:55 EST
    ...9 wbx motors, westy middle seats, tan velour captains chairs w/ armrests fs (fit any van), etc etc. bla, bla bla ask.. i prolly...
  • FS: rear fiberglass bumper endcaps, sliding screened windows, hubcaps, etc etc
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 13:57:08 EST
    ...and seatbelts, mounts in all vans -frotn capt chairs with adj armrests fit all vanagons -chrome front bumper w/ endcaps and trim strips -85...
  • Need 2 pair of adjustable armreats - 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:38:19 -0500
    I'm still looking for two pair of gray adjustable armrests for my 89 Westy....(driver and passenger seats)....don't know where or...
  • Re: Armrest removal
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 20:07:21 -0500
    ...HOTMAIL.COM, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <DIV></DIV>&gt;Subject: Re: Armrest removal <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 16:19:09...
  • Re: repairing arm rest
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:16:25 -0700
    ...The same Bentley has the adjustable armrest pin removal procedure, page 72.6 in the Body-Seats section. Mark Dave Mcneely wrote: > Rob, I...
  • Want to Trade
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:21:55 -0400
    ...dealer installed A/C unit for a tan "Weekender" interior with armrest front seats, full width rear bed and folding table unit from wall...
  • Re: Prices on Used Captains Chairs
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 May 2000 10:21:20 EDT
    In a message dated 4/30/00 11:33:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: << swivel captain chairs with adjustable armrests...
  • Westy Center Single Seat and Trailer Hitch for Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Mon, 29 May 2000 10:47:55 CDT
    ...It is brown and tan, has seatbelts and armrests, swivel mechanism, lockbox, and is in excellent condition. It is designed to slide into the...
  • Re: Interior Stuff
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:58:24 -0400
    ...Adjustable armrest for driver and front passenger, the right side on > each seat, grey. I just repaired an adjustable armrest in my newly acquired...
  • Re: Annual request for a small part
    Historical mailing list - Jvk
    Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:32:29 -0700
    ...the plastic cover (escutcheon, whatever) for the bolt hole > in the armrest on a Vanagon middle seat? I would prefer brown but would > gladly...
  • Re: FREE parts in San Francisco tomorrow morning only
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:54:34 -0800
    ...Still good doors, locks, dash, blue seats with armrests. Free for the taking. No rust. Just smashed badly on the left side. > > > BenT > sent...
  • FS: Vanagon Syncro parts, engine, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 09:01:28 -0500
    ...Left side headlight assemblies, $75 radiator and fan, $50 I left armrest, adjustable, $20 complete AC system (you pull if ya want it all...
  • capt chairs for sale, Carat interior, sofabeds, full length middle seat etc
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:02:37 EDT
    ...chairs for sale, grey w/ adjustable armrests, excellent cond, fit any vanagon. good upgrade for 80-84 campers too. full length middle seat (seats...
  • Re: Replacing seats?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:04:42 -0400
    ...If anyone has replaced Vanagon seats with arm rests, with seats without armrests, how do you like them?
  • Re: Adjustable arm rest repair
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:48:41 -0400
    ...its been a while since i dissected an adjustable armrest... many moons ago i replaced the black plastic trim around the adjusting knob one...
  • Captain's chair Allen wrench size?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 09:51:51 -0400
    What size Allen wrench do I need to cut down to tighten up the two small bolts on the armrests on an `87 Westy...
  • diesel van in CO junkyard
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:29:27 -0600
    ...The headliner was nice, and the door panels and armrests are PERFECT. Dark brown.
  • Re: Replacement seats???
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:29:59 EST
    ...chairs w/ armrests if your interested... what color? p-mail me with your needs.. chris
  • Re: [T2] Door Handles
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:36:58 -0400
    ...Owsianowski wrote: > Hello, Volks: > > I removed the armrests on the Aardvark to install Vanagon seats. Does > anyone know if the old door straps will...
  • Re: arm rests etc.
    Historical mailing list - John Hung
    Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:45:08 -0500
    ...seat's arm rests back on!?!? or >> should I take it to a pro? what dya think they cost?! >> > > > The armrests are held on...
  • Re: Firming up those flabby armrests
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:55:25 -0700
    ...The armrest will be free and you can inspect the mounting to the seat frame and ensure the fasteners are secure. A bit of...
  • Re: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:57:58 -0500
    Blake, I think the difference being that these '87 seats have the arm rests that have the adjustable dial in them - they flip op...
  • Re: New seats available for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 8 Jun 2016 15:06:49 -0300
    The seats don’t look too bad, the armrests may be a little skinny … I become quite fond of my bulky adjustable arm rests...
  • Parts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Jan 2000 10:19:48 EST
    for sale: -tan velour vanagon captains chairs w/ armrests, fit all vanagons, good upgrade for '80-'84 westys. -complete westy interior, make your passenger...
  • What kind of vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 22:19:25 -0400
    ...The front seats don't have any armrests. The interior is very spartan, only a thick rubber mat, no carpeting. The bumpers are chrome...
  • Re: cheap neoprene seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
    Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:39:23 -0800
    ...I want something >that will cover the headrests, armrests,and seats.....has anyone else done >this? >
  • Re: Rear Seat Question Never Seen Before
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:04:32 EDT
    ...I've never seen anything like it in a Vanagon before: > Three contoured seats, fold down armrests, three sets of seat belts. > And it...
  • WTB: used faucet
    Historical mailing list - greg p
    Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:05:24 -0800
    ...If you have a spare westy curtain (checkered pattern, for a patch on the armrest) to throw in, that would be even better. Thanks...
  • Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:26:15 -0400
    ...Plus the > older seats without armrests, older style slider, different curtain > hangers, etc. Point all that out, hang in there. Time is on your...
  • Weekender Interior for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Apr 1997 14:21:17 -0400 (EDT)
    ...seat in tan velour w/ split folding seatback and both folding armrests in excellent cond. -rear fold down sofabed in tan velour w/ kickpanel...
  • Re: Buying a 91' Multivan
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:03:29 EDT
    ...the rails are the same. "captains chairs" is just another slang term for vanagon front seats with armrests. chris
  • FS: 87 Syncro Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 06:28:23 -0600
    ...Seats with armrests. $7450. Southeastern Arizona. (520) 428-4073 don@tinaja.com -- Many thanks, Don Lancaster Synergetics Press 3860 West First Street Box 809...
  • interior parts, FREE!, etc
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:21:34 -0700
    ...GL blue, decent, free! 1- front captains, GL blue, decent, with armrests, $15 1- folding bed/bench, GL blue, decent, $30 I am in...