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• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-753)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 21:49:07 -0400
  ...Thread the curtains > on, drill two appropriate size holes and hang the curtain behind the > seats. > On Friday, August 13, 2004, at 02:53...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:43:13 -0700
  ...I haven't really seen any of the newer wheels with steel > inserts. > If the lughole seat is conical or ball seat under the...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed- under front seat
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:08:27 -0400
  This is a modification that at the least WESTFALIA should have done when they camperized the van part of the swivel seat mechanism, to...
• Fire Extinguisher mounting tip.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:28:51 -0700
  I've found, in my van anyhow, that right below the passengers seat on the forward side of the seat pedestal/wheel well is...
• Re: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:40 -0500
  Some questions about buying seat fabric online... what's a reasonable price for an upholstery shop to reupholster vanagon seats when you bring your...
• List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:10:20 -0700
  ...stereo / speakers. - Tinted windows - Steering wheel cover - 3 point seat belts for the rear seat - Cup holders in the rear - Grab handle on drivers...
• Looking to Swap Interiors (Camper to 7 passenger)
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:20:41 +0000
  ...I have the original front seats, but due to the foam wearing out, I am using a set of blue captains seats, so I...
• Re: Westy Front table survey & new tops?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 08:51:06 -0700
  ...The front table stows quite nicely behind the drivers seat. With the arm turned in behind the drivers seat, I use it to brace...
• Re: Front seat cots
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 20:45:57 -0700
  ...Front seat cots >>I'm considering making a canvas hammock that hangs from the top of the two front seats when they are swivelled...
• Re: stereo amp placement
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 11:07:44 -0500
  I think I'd rather have the amp under the seat with some air movement than in a storage cabinet and behind closed doors...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:33:09 +0000
  ...The seat rails were the same for all year Vanagons. Even some of the really late breadloaf bus (79) has the same seat rail...
• Re: Don't forget your seatbelt
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 May 2011 16:55:46 -0700
  ...Thus, the seat belt protects not only the occupants of the car where they are belted in, but the lives and property of others...
• Re: Where is the dust coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:23:59 +0000
  ...the seat, or inside other nearby spot. > > Put a 12V dust collector under the back seat. > Stop looking under the back seat. > > Hope this...
• Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:55:15 -0400
  ...I put Recaro seats up front. And swapped in the jump seats from a Carat so that's much nicer. I put carpet pads...
• Re: Friday fridge replacement (ideas)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 13:45:38 -0400
  ...It doesnt exactly do even that much anymore, yet its as far from stock as possible (sunroof van converted to westy top, middle seat...
• Re: Has anyone added a sliding 2 person Middle seat to a westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:47:50 EDT
  ...they only need to be as long as the middle seat. there is no reason they need to extend under the kitchen unit. set...
• Re: Middle seat headrests
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:53:15 -0500
  ...Can anyone confirm either way before > I cut into my seats for an 87 Syncro? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:58:25 -0800
  ...There is not an already inplace piece to insert headrests for the rear seat of a Westy. Some people have made their own but...
• 2.5 in AWG
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:31:57 -0500
  ...It is for the fuse behind the drivers seat Below the seat belt retractor for the Fridge. I removed the fridge years ago and...
• Re: Eurovan/Winnebago - just
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 13:23:01 CDT
  ...but the picture i saw had a middle single seat as standard ... so it looks like you could seat five inside. (don't know...
• Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 10:15:23 -0400
  ...The seats were apparently either red vinyl with brown corduroy panels, or brown vinyl with red corduroy panels, not sure which, as none of...
• Does anyone know this van?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 18:43:29 EDT
  ...The van was from Maryland area but had Canadian change under the rear seat. If anyone is familiar with this van please let me...
• Re: Seat belts - lifetime warranty? (I hope!)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 May 1999 22:41:00 -0700
  ...Our cabriolet seat belt broke and the dealer laughed at us when we asked if it was under warranty. Honda, Chrysler etc all have...
• Re: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:50:32 -0700
  ...Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle > > > https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4152046232.html
• Wanted: front child cot/hammock
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 7 May 2013 11:45:43 -0700
  ...Kid number 3 is getting too big to sleep in his car seat and we need to figure out ways to sleep all 3...
• Re: OT: Eurovan forum information?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:30:44 -0400
  ...Turkish Ford Transit Connect isn't taxed commercial either, it's imported with seats which are removed at port of entry, I believe. Most...
• Bus seat rails
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 09:55:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I am looking to put seats with headrests into my '71 bus. I have it from one source that those from a '73 or...
• WTB seat belt for '85 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:08:55 -0700
  I need a drivers side seat belt for an '85 westy. A mouse chewed clear through the old one (not to mention my canvas...
• Power Cut Out
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 07:52:58 -0500
  ...After thirty seconds, while I am adjusting the seat belt etc., it dies. Will not restart. Wait 3 or 4 minutes, starts right up...
• Re: Annoying Vanagon Seats. Why don't they recline?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:30:56 -0700
  ...Sudhir Desai wrote: > true, but a king sixed waterbed doesn't really fit into the rear of the > van even with all the seats...
• Re: upper bunk entry
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 May 1999 10:54:57 -0700
  ...It really works and can be swung out of the way when not needed (swings behind driver's seat). It allows you to clamber...
• Praises for the Porta-potti, was: Winter Camping
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:17:41 -0800
  <<<<<<snip>>>>>>>> Our is in the Westfalia-made potti-box/jump seat that straps in behind the passenger seat. Where did you get the Westfalia...
• Re: front captain's seat question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 01:19:29 EDT
  ...pederparizek@QWEST.NET writes: > I have a question about the front seats on my '84 Westy. Why don't they have > arm rests? My...
• Installing Zbed
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:34:50 -0700
  ...Running into space problems with regards to the mid seat, do I need to get the mid out of the same van or can...
• Re: Tijuana Tuck and roll--
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 14:43:46 EDT
  ...Their partners in the US would then break into your vehicle and slice open the seats sometime over the next few days. Insurance companies...
• TWO 1.9 ltr engines for sale in Seattle - U Pull
  Historical mailing list - Hansa Leader
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:31:29 -0700
  ...Located in North Seattle. also have working 4 speed and one that previous owner said is locked up (?) -steve 206-250-3035 _________________________________________________________________ Protect your...
• Re: Helmet/Seatbelt laws - end the thread, please
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 01:01:18 +0100
  On Thursday 25 Sep 2003 20:31, Carrington, Tom wrote: > Guys, please end the discussions about helmet and seatbelt laws. It's > straying too...
• Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 12:56:06 -0500
  did you install 3-point seat belts at the rear seats? If you are still using lap belts, then yeah it sucks , but if...
• Re: Seat Options
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:07:07 -0500
  ...One guy added Ford Econoline captain's seats to his Vanagon. Good luck! once i was in the junkyard and i saw a pair...
• Lead-Acid battery reliability
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 17:59:44 -0700
  ...When I bought the Lola, she had a 2005 Napa battery under the passenger seat, and the 2003 Napa battery under the driver's...
• Re: Replacement seats???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:29:59 EST
  ...and > am thinking it is a good time to upgrade the seats, just the two front ones. > Anyone have any Ideas where, who, what...
• Sleeping comfort in the vanagon, sleeping cushion,foam upholstory
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 19:08:07 -0800
  ...With regard to the lower bunk, we use the thinner type foam padding as an extra insulator over the seat and cushion and it...
• LOOKING FOR SINGLE MIDDLE SEAT
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 09:04:32 -0500
  Hi; Looking for extra seat for a friend's 88 Westy.(he has the tracks) Any ideas where to look? Prefer to find something...
• Re: Anyone install 3 point rear seat belts in camper??
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:11:23 -0600
  ...And it may >very well be that there was prior damage to the seat belts. My point is just >that these are worth paying...
• Truck Chest
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:02:53 -0800
  I've decided get a five foot long chest cabinet for behind the front seats... when you think of it.. its in about the...
• Auto Trans Starter for sale - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:39:43 -0700
  From a ‘91 Wolfsburg. $100
• Re: More free seats ARE GONE
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 17:39:11 EST
  Wow! That was quick. BenT
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:34:50 -0700
  ...The interior was upgraded in 1985 with better front seats (earlier vans used the same poor seat as the earlier Type 2s) with armrests...
• Parts from an 85 weekender for sale.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 11:24:32 -0700
  ...Driver seat has the usual butt wear from getting in and out. - All glass is in good condition - Removeable forward facing seat that seats...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:29:02 -0600
  ...You've got to hold the seat up with a 2 x 4 or similar, or > else you need to remove the seat from...
• Re: General Question On Battery Venting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:17:56 -0400
  ...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: Vanagon rentals are catching on
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 6 May 2016 11:22:02 -0500
  ...parsedLink" href="http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/peace-van-rentals-feed-the-vw-westfa" target="_blank">http://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/peace...
• Re: arm rests etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:45:08 -0500
  ...The post bracket is attached to the seat with a few screws. If the bracket is loose, you need to take of the arm...
• Re: Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:15:51 -0700
  ...Then roll the new one down the cylinder and spend some time getting >| > it seated. >| Where is the seat? Is there a definate groove...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:06:33 -0500
  ...head rests onto a rear Westy seat. > It uses the same head rests as > the front seats (which you have to source seperatley). It...
• Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:28:32 -0500
  ...also I still have the Blue interior seats for this vanagon if you pull the back bench z-bed seat it is yours. If...
• Re: charge batter in the vehicle
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 17:00:12 -0500
  ...What I failed to mention is that the seat heater was just a $30 Canadian Tire special and not the full on VW Heated...
• Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:30:10 -0700
  ...My '82 had a pressboard section that went under the rear seat. That supported the base of the seat at the same height as...
• space under the Passenger and Driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:03:05 -0400
  Hi folks, I’m working on placing a sub woofer under my driver’s seat. I noticed that I don’t have the option...
• Re: `87 Middle row bench seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:36:01 -0500
  ...Fortunately when I bought my '85 GL in Kenai, Alaska, years back - the PO was considerate enough to take the middle bench seat out...