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• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:21:13 -0700
  ...North of > Seattle depending on traffic. > Or more if going south bound on I-5 from Lynnwood (where I live) to Seattle, like the...
• Re: Website for upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:01:36 -0400
  ...sewfineproducts.com or fahcners.com- I don't know if they do seats ,but they have some other useful VW camper stuff. Ed in...
• Re: Was: Engine electrical requirements? Now: WBX ECU Heat?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:57:44 EDT
  ...know on some Vanagons, the ECU is mounted under the rear seat. Is it covered? If not..... Am I increasing risk of ECU failure...
• Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 06 Apr 94 08:43:17 CDT
  ...it had no middle seat but a rear >seat that folded flat to make a bed and 2 sliding windows. well ... there goes the...
• 74 Westie-Valve clearances
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 13:25:00 DST
  ...I agree a regular check is desirable and believe that the hazardous side of wear would be when the seat/valve wears and the...
• Re: Re- Gotta sneak this in!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 07:23:10 -0600 (CST)
  ...I'm not sure if they are the same on the middle seat of a CL or GL. As to the "free" oil change...
• front seat armrest fix- ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 1995 09:27:28 -0400
  ...My driver seat armrest has collapsed. It appears to have two threaded bolts(?), & the lower pivot one still works. The upper one is loosely...
• Re: newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, cover
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 27 May 1998 21:38:24 -0400
  ...26, 1998 4:32 PM > Subject: Re: newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, > cover > > Klaus and Sandy Hahn wrote: > > > Working on a good name for...
• Re: '90 Syncro Westy FS (Seattle) $14,000
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:59:18 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 Syncro Westy FS (Seattle) $14,000 '90 Syncro Westy GL for sale $14,000 - 147k, flash silver, MT...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 12:54:49 -0500
  Greg, We installed a "Yellow Top" Optima Battery under the driver's seat in our '86 Syncro Westfalia about four years ago. We added...
• How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:01:06 -0400
  ...thinking about pro-actively doing a valve job, replacing the valve seats, and replacing the valve cover gaskets while I'm at it. How...
• 87-91 seats, trailer hitch, pwr win reg, for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:53:26 EDT
  ...Robert Keezer 1982 Westfalia Seattle [text/html]
• Re: Anyone fabricate swivel seats ?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:20:41 -0600
  EuroCampers will have Vanagon swivel seat adapters back in stock in about a week. Our shipment is due in port today, so hopefully it...
• Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 1 May 2003 20:38:35 +0200
  ...drivers side, on the left side of the seat base, > in front of the seat belt lock (where you can pefectly hit them with...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 18 May 2004 19:05:51 -0400
  ...jrunberg@mac.com So why was there a center seat option (at least on the later models)? > Before installing that jumpseat in your Westy...
• Recaro seats
  Historical mailing list - Apracticalguy
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:15:42 -0800
  Has anyone installed a pair of beautiful and comfortable RECARO front seats....if yes....what are your thoughts/comments.... They could be worth their...
• Re: I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:12:56 -0800
  With the seats folded down, two can sleep quite comfy, but then again, a Vanagon (notice I never said Westie or Camper) can only...
• Re: VW Vanagon Syncro one owner - $3500 (seattle)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 30 May 2008 10:06:03 -0700
  ...License plates exp" > > Lotsa photos. > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/699871324.html >
• Re: '84 Vanagon Carcass
  Historical mailing list - Chris browski
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 05:32:17 -0500
  Forgot to mention - I am in around Seattle, WA
• Re: Seat Covers
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Sat, 17 Sep 1994 01:00:39 -0700 (PDT)
  You never told us how much they were! --Jonny B-)
• Re: Stinky Seats!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:11:38 -0500 (EST)
  Quit farting around, and use some industrial strength cleaner! ;-) Ric
• for sale: camper middle seats; increase passenger capacity in your westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:48:40 EST
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• Re: how would I get old bubblegum out of velour seats?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 02:05:32 EDT
  Goo Gone™.
• wanted: grey tweed 90-91 non-GL front seats
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 03:28:00 EDT
  anyone have some?? chris
• Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 19:44:32 -0700
  ...That is of course if you are >> > installing it under the >> > front seat. >> > >> > >> > >> > Chris DeLong >> > Fine Tuning >> > 206.522.5503 >> > www.finetuningperformance.com >> > Seattle...
• Re: DOG IN THE HATCH
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:50:59 -0600
  ...We had his leash tied around the table post behind the >drivers seat. > >On 12/29/05, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > > >>I...
• VWs and Drive-ins
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 11:23:45 -0400
  ...And then crawl into the back seat area, = put your feet in the luggage compartment and rest your back against the = backs of the...
• Re: Camping w/ 2 year old - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 19:19:45 -0600
  ...Second sleeps on the child's hammock over the front seats. Third sleeps length-wise on the back seat, and oldest sleeps on the...
• Re: 83 Diesel help
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 23:12:13 +0000
  ...The Bonus is that I am in Seattle too! Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.522.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA >From: John...
• Re: DOG IN THE HATCH
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:28:20 -0800
  ...the rear seat, either a part of the seats frame or even > > that handle that pull on to make the rear seat come out...
• Re: Rear Heater leak, removing the plastic shroud.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:57:58 -0500
  Remove the four bolts that hold the seat frame to the body. You should be able to lift that bar enough to get the...
• Re: vanagon camper seating capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 13 May 2010 12:48:39 -0700
  ...out yet) is what 'looks' like seat tracks. > When I take the plywood out will I find seat track I can use or just...
• Re: Hot Air
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 20:48:12 -0500
  ...I've driven air-cooled VWs for many years and the battery was under the rear seat. It was not sealed. Matter of fact...
• Re: 84 Vanagon missing throughout driving range?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 17:23:58 -0700
  check that you seated the plug wires on the cap and plugs snugly. Just push down on them. Did you replace one plug and...
• Re: Installing 2nd battery in 1980 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:35:46 -0700
  ...Check the compartment under the driver's seat, opens the same way about as the one under the passenger seat, and there may already...
• Re: Seat Belt Retractors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:19:59 EST
  ...taking the seatbelt and manually helping it back into the reel after use, is just a normal part of owning a vw.. :<) chris
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:58:09 EDT
  ...Shroud won't clear the heater vent. >> John, As you must have figured out, you have to remove the rear seat (watch those side...
• Re: Temp fix; front storage
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:43:19 -0600
  ...I mounted 2 of the BD og style cupholders on the passenger side seat base. Easy to reach from both seats, no holes in...
• Re: 6k Road Trip w/Westy with 142K miles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:53:21 -0700
  ...You can get round trip air from Boston to SEAttle on JetBlue for $140 or so each way if you plan ahead. Flying is...
• Trip report (shortish)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 02:27:49 -0400
  ...Waxed the Vanagon : ) It'd been 2 years : ) After 3 days of looking for the seat, it turns out they didn't have the...
• Re: SewFine Seat Covers for '81 Vanagon (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 22 Sep 95 7:48:48 EDT
  > SewFine shows pre-formed foam seat back padding for earlier Busses in their > catalog, but they didn't offer it for Vanagons yet. They...
• Re: [LVC] Suggestions for the taller gentleman?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:45:56 -0700
  ...then your thinner 'was on a swivel' stock seat gives a seating position almost two inches lower. but ... what ? ..a chevy ? what other cool...
• Re: Campers: Request for General Information
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Oct 1994 22:36:18 -0500 (CDT)
  ...pop-top, 2 double beds, 1 hamac to be hung over the front seats, fridge (electric) and double gas stove above, closet in the...
• Re: wanted
  Historical mailing list - rachel martin
  Sun, 19 Feb 1995 08:08:04 -0700 (MST)
  ...We're keeping the more significant things (motor, transmission, front seats) but middle and rear seats are available, as well as assorted interior panels...
• Re: Vanagon Interior parts Brown vinyl FS
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:37:51 -0400
  ...window crank handles > > Brown seatbelt covers (covers the take-up reel) > > Brown Vinyl middle 2 place seat > > Both front seats (no armrests) > > Brown grab...
• Re: Seat Belt hardly retracts
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 15 May 1999 11:15:18 -0700
  ...I am hoping there is a way to take apart the >> seatbelt to rewind or replace the spring. TIA >> >> Tom >> Rehkugler On other cars...
• Child safety seats
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Gruber
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 01:03:11 -0500
  Hi all, A few months ago I wrote to the list a question about how to secure a car seat in the rear most...
• Re: question about electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:29:47 -0800
  ...For any wiring/power needs I have inside the Westy they all come from one place, right behind the drivers seat. The only thing...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:03:01 -0500
  ...On a bunch of them the seats had came out later mark d In a message dated 2/14/2012 6:42:18 A...
• Re: F/ White Salmon River damn "burst"
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:57:38 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > on the Columbia river system > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LxMHmw3Z-U&feature=player_embedded > > Seattle...
• Re: washable seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:50:03 -0600
  ...s a good thing to put on the van driver's seat that absorbs sweat > and is easy to take off and is washable...
• Re: Vanagons in the Northwest
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:00:46 -0600
  I Remember doing the STP (Seattle to Portland) back in 90. Well, I still remember my sore butt and numb fingers !!! ;o) There was...
• $400 for middle seat/ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 23:49:36 EST
  You've only got about 40 minutes left to bid on a middle swivel seat for a Vanangon for sale on e-bay.com...
• Re: FS: 68 camper w/tent, Seattle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 18:28:51 -0500
  >As seen in Seattle Times of 7/24. All disclaimers apply. > >$1850, (206)323-9318. records from '72. Damn. Talked down to $1650, this...
• For Sale - Birmingham News
  Historical mailing list - Ken Polk
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 15:46:09 -0600
  ...56K miles, seatbelts. Full power, Air, pop-up camper, sleep 4-6, $7,500. 205-733-0664 or 205-987-2710. Also VOLKSWAGEN "THING...
• Seats FS-Splittie (r&mdl)~ OBO
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 13:39:48 -0700 (MST)
  ...Ellis has a set of seats for a splittie for sale. Middle: Full length middle with the Golden "Salt and Pepper" material. White rubbery...
• Re: thanks and pop-top question
  Historical mailing list - Cameron Hunziker
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:29:19 -0700
  ...All had the rear seat/bed but most had the rear facing center seats.
• '85 Westfalia GL Camper $1900 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:20:22 EST
  ...4spd, 112k mi, brown w/ tan int, ps, stove/sink/fridge/beds/BOTH tables, swival seats, floor tracks for center seat, screens, NEW poptop...
• Re: Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 08:36:06 -0700
  I'm a little tall, and sometimes I drive with the driver's seat beyond the last detent, by accident. Makes for interesting motions...
• syncro driveline rebuilders in Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 17:51:12 PDT
  ...Anyone have any luck getting driveshafts rebuilt in the Seattle area? Mark McCulley 87 syncro Westfalia ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www...