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• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:16:02 -0800
  ...Mark Mike S wrote: > At 09:39 AM 12/24/2008, mdrillock wrote... >> The ball seat is not quite the same as stock 14...
• Re: Thinking about a Previa, anyone owned both Vanagon and Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Fri, 26 May 2000 10:16:45 -0400
  ...those service items under drivers seat are great. Those under the passengers seat are not. They require unbolting the seat. Makes changing spark plugs...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:47:39 -0500
  ---- B Feddish <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > How about moving it under the drivers seat? > > Seriously, what is wrong with the current battery location? You...
• Re: [vanagon] Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:32:17 -0500
  ...Thu, 23 Mar 2006 06:15:22 EST Subject: [vanagon] Shocking seats!! anyone else get shocked from static electricity everytime you get out of...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_You_can_own_Steven_Hawking=E2=80=99s_Vanagon?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 13:26:54 -0500
  With the two jump seats out, my passenger transferred herself to the rear seat where I helped with the seat belt. Then the chair...
• Re: Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the archives
  Historical mailing list - retro van
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:09:31 -0700
  The word I got from Gowesty about the three point rear seatbelts is that they will be out of stock at least thru the...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:15:07 -0700
  ...In that process, I found more areas to > clean inside the vehicle (under the back seat where > the jack is.) > > There is a sticker...
• Re: Ain't the rain, it's the timing
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 18:42:48 +0100
  ...Even though you know that you�ll probably end up with your beloved car seats out in the " squish, squish" weather when the rust...
• Re: Rear shoulder belts for 88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 15:56:56 -0400
  Bentley pages 68-5 through 68-12 address retrofitting 3 point seatbelts for the rear and middle seats. It lists P/N 253 857...
• Strange rust spot on 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:36:56 -0400
  We all know about seam rust, and rust in the front footwell but what about seat belt rust? My 91 Carat Vanagon rusted out...
• USED BUS FOR 45 SEATS
  Historical mailing list - DAE YOUNG IND.CO.,LTD
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 06:02:47 -0500
  ...DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>AT THIS TIME ,WE HAVE STOCK 45 SEATS BUS AS BELOWS .</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>IF YOU HAVE INTERESTING...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:43:25 -0500
  ...as starting battery? Ok, I just went out to my driveway measured the depth of the left and right side under front seat battery...
• Battery Removal
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 11:35:24 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, no matter which way the passenger seat turntable was turned, its edge would project every so slightly over the battery box thus interfering...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 07:23:26 -0800
  ...I can get access with the seat all the way back. but if I want to put jumper cables on I need to move...
• Vangon Sightings
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:31:38 -0800
  Although this is old hat to people around Seattle like myself I'm still amazed sometimes. Like today. In a drive of less than...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:57:27 -0500
  ...it...but I used Velcro and secured just behind the drivers' seat. I like to listen and see others' setup before i drill...don...
• Re: For Sale - Birmingham News
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 22:00:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...56K miles, seatbelts. Full power, Air, > > > pop-up camper, sleep 4-6, $7,500. 205-733-0664 or 205-987-2710. > > > > > > > What's so...
• South Carolina 88 Wolfsburg FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:19:50 -0500
  ...PS, PW, Door Locks, Rear Wiper, Seats 7, Folding table, Jump Seats, Curtains, AC Work in past 12 months (as any Vanagoner will understand...
• Re: [Fwd: Westy front table survey]
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 23:41:48 EDT
  ...put it behind the drivers seat in the upright position... whoa!!!! how about that!! ;<) chris
• Free: Middle seat: Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:55:12 -0300
  I just talked with a guy here in Halifax who says he owns a van middle seat but he can't get to Ontario...
• Re: Costco-not for everyone
  Historical mailing list - Carlos Del Rio
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:28:08 -0400
  ...County >ktaylor@PREMIER1.NET writes: > ><< In my neck of the woods (Seattle), for identification we're required to > carry a Costco card and punch...
• Re: More storage space?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:36:24 EDT
  ...It is made of MD particle board and the speaker mounts through the center of the seat swivel mechanism. On the passenger side, I...
• Re: Braless (north of) Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:15:27 -0700
  ...Braless (north of) Seattle > Well here's the story... > > Christmas is coming...So I'll get the digi-wife a bra and two new...
• SewFine Products inquiry
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:23:07 -0800
  Folks, Is anyone familiar with the Company Sew Fine ( www.sewfineproducts.com ) and their Seat and Door panel products? Have a pair of new...
• speedo fixit? (was Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:44:37 -0800
  ...Is this the main speedo problem? Can I fix it? Any seattleland speedo specialists? brian 84 westy seattle _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your...
• fastener seats - was Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 21:16:49 -0600
  ...Once you have a nut or a bolt in your hand you could tell what seat they will fit. The other solution is to...
• Re: 85 Camper Wolf 3 point seatbelt question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:57:23 -0500
  ...in the back with the shelf, so I could spin the seatbelt into the factory bolt hole, I also got extra trim pieces for...
• FS: 5 stock alloys in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 14:10:09 -0700
  ...I live in Seattle, but would be willing to deliver within 50 miles. Please pmail me with any reasonable offer. jh 83.5 Westy...
• Re: WTB early 80s striped westy fabric
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:46:33 -0600
  ...I'm looking for any piece large enough to replace >> the cloth part of the front seat, and would consider a replacement >> front seat...
• Fwd: Room to carry goods- Pullman area to/from Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:51:53 -0800
  ...November 27, 2012 5:06:55 PM PST > > I'm traveling from Pullman area (eastern WA) to the Seattle area and > back this weekend...
• Re: TV antenna
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:09:39 -0700
  ...Laptop set up on the stove/sink cover so visible from passenger seat (facing to the rear) or the bed or set up on...
• Swivel seat (for 1990 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Andy Frank
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:42:20 -0800
  I recently posted looking for a swivel seat mechanism. Thanks to this list I already have some leads but I haven't committed yet...
• Re: vanagon headrest plastic guide pieces?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:47:28 EST
  In a message dated 12/9/08 5:02:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > if the inserts in earlier seats...
• Re: Vanlife during a pandemic (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:55:20 -0700
  Here's a shortened link: https://urlzr.mp/Zpb (seattletimes.com)
• STOLEN: 1985 Brown Westfalia Camper in Seattle, WA
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:16:48 -0500
  More info here: http://vanalert.com/?page_id=1660
• Re: 1990 Vanagon seats for sale
  Historical mailing list - dofunk
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:33:54 -0500
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• [Its Friday, cool license plate somewhere in Seattle....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:55:13 -0800
  It's Friday!!! (from the type2 list) [...] [message/rfc822]
• rear heater part 2
  Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
  Sun, 11 May 2008 19:26:10 -0400
  This is an 86 1/2 camper with a full width bench seat.
• wanted: tan capt. chairs/front seats w/ armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:22:51 EDT
  PM me if you have any for sale chris
• Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 20:34:59 -0500
  ...but has >>the disadvantage of limiting the use of the passenger seat... I find it >very >>useful to turn the seat around where there...
• Re: sell or trady my 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:58:03 -0700
  ...Collection of extra seats. Not running." I am also confused about what you mean with this statement, "usually service spotting around some of the...
• Re: Tan Ribbed Velvet / 1985 West Wolfie Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:15:47 -0800
  ...The front seats in Dixie are very nice because they were protected with sheepskin covers but the armrests are bare and stringy! Keep us...
• Re: Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the archives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:34:17 -0800
  ...The safest seat for her will fit until she is 60 to 80lbs and about 4ft 10in tall. The good child safety seats use...
• Full Westy vs Weekender
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:11:01 +0000
  ...I removed the seat behind the drivers seat and mounted my new cabinet/sink there. I mounted it back far enough that I can...
• SUV was road rage
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 15:48:59 -0500
  ...Jay Schmidt 97 Suburban 4X4 90 Buick Full size Brady wagen with third seat 84 westy 6 passenger 77 westy deluxe-garaged...seats only...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:27:33 -0600
  ...It takes a lot of abuse to overheat heads enough for valve seats to drop out. This event happens when the heads are overheated...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:06:41 -0500
  ...used to tell us that the acetylene had to be opened all the way because of that valve seat arrangement. He said to open...
• Rear Seatbelt - Solved, Thanks & Note
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:23:41 -0800
  Hi All, Thanks for the many kind replies to my question about installing 3-point seat belts in the rear seat of our 88...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:31:10 -0400
  ...The boxes were much simpler to do in this van because it didn't have factory seat swivels, but I did bolt in a...
• RE: lead & valves
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:11:12 -0700
  ...Lead lubricates and quiets the valves where the valve contacts the seat. = The issue is when using leaded gas, the lubrication will somewhat = buffer...
• Re: Middle Seat Seatbacks
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 27 May 2012 20:16:25 -0400
  ...the lever is on the side of the seatbacks, john. LOL >>> dont think you can miss it. >>> >> >>
• my new vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 16:28:45 -0400
  ...i also got the bench seat unit. any suggestions on printed, simple woodworking references? the bench seat will also need to be restuffed/upholstered...
• Re: cost of vanagon parts??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Bssell
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 18:32:51 -0400
  ...new single seat > 4. new upholstery > 5. new seat belts > >> > > the cost to do the above is prolly more than the van costs. fiberglass...
• Vanagon Jump Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:07:34 EST
  ...and if it's a front end collision - they will get some serious neck whiplash seeing as how most of these seats dont have...
• Re: Removing rear seat heater?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 08:26:54 -0700
  ...Removing rear seat heater? Dear List, Thanks for all the help on my ongoing project. My wife and I are going to be traveling...
• 2nd fuse box for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - James Rasmussen
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 14:16:08 -0700
  ...It's not where the campmobile manual says, which is behind the driver's seat. The van was purchased new in Germany in 1985...
• GL to Camper Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ari J.P.
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:24:40 +0000
  ...Wondering if anyone has tried to fit the old jumper seat and cabinet into the vanagon. I was thinking the rear seat and cabinets...
• Re: Vanagon name
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:19:17 -0500
  ...engine between the seat was terrible. But the price was right, so they sold them. Eric Alex Towner wrote: >Interesting story to highlight that...
• Re: Curious locations for hardwired 3 way cig power outlet ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:19:11 -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: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:37:12 -0500
  ...If the guide is worn out, the seat certainly won't be > as good as it could be. > > Jim > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008...