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  • Weekender interior for sale/ or seperate
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    13 Aug 96 14:47:19 EDT
    ...includes door /side panels,middle seat and front captains chairs w/ armrests) AND ALSO I have a rear weekender sofabed in the tan velour...
  • Re: Wierd '91 Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 10:41:48 EST
    ...No armrests, no paded dash (like you saw), non-opening wing windows, no rear ceiling air vents, rubber floor matt - no carpet, etc. Regards...
  • westfalia middle seats for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 31 Dec 1998 12:54:57 EST
    ...the seat also has folding armrests too, and the grey one has headrests. very good condition. increase your westfalia's people mover capabilities to...
  • FS: '82 Westy front seats
    Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
    Sat, 6 May 2000 19:50:41 -0700
    ...The seats do not have armrests. Preferably you pick up in Mendocino CA, a gorgeous seaside resort area in the redwoods 150 miles north...
  • Re: captains chairs
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Sat, 2 Jul 2005 09:26:36 -0400
    ...and a middle two-person seat from an '85GL (all with armrests). Must pick up, no ship! Near Hartford,CT. P-mail for details...
  • Re: Another westy tidbit im sure you didnt realize.....westy drawer differenc...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:49:47 EST
    ...Does anyone know if it is really > anything more than the standard 2 person seat but without the left side > armrest? > > must be a...
  • how many different style seatbottom foams were used for the capt.chairs?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:39:48 EST
    ...chairs w/ armrests.. AFAIK, there was only 2 styles of seatbottom foams.. for the capt chairs.. 85 up westy - seatbottom foam is about 1...
  • Re: Seat cover recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:08:53 -0500
    ...If you plan on fixing anything on your armrests, do it at the same time and then you are good until the cheap seatcovers...
  • Re: Tell me about this model vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:01:15 EDT
    ...steel bumpers, rubber mats, no tach, no dashpad, no armrests, tweed seats and jumpseats and sofabed standard. no wall table. pw, pdl, pm, were...
  • Re: Fwd: Seat covers, mats, NVC
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Sun, 17 Dec 2000 12:03:52 -0500
    ...I will probably get a seat of custom seat covers with armrest and headrest covers from them soon. Tim NA,JASC ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • FS: '89 Wolfy Interer (or whole van)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 1 Dec 2004 13:05:32 -0800
    ...from an '89 Wolfsburg for sale. Includes front seats w/adj. armrests, jump seats w/brackets, rear fold-down seat, rear cushion, door panels...
  • FS: oem westy middle seat, and westy tables front and rear and other camper bits
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:39:50 EST
    ...only one armrest. excellent cond. prefer local pickup. also have front and rear westy tables and arms.. brown or biege. no grey. plus im...
  • Re: failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:19:01 -0800
    ...It does have both front seats w/nonadjustable armrests, they will need a severe cleaning however. As I am in Alaska shipping will be...
  • Going to Busfusion? Need parts?
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
    Fri, 23 May 2008 23:28:34 -0400
    ...I have a nice set of beige buckets with non adjustable armrest and a matching middle seat, the camper package, front bumpers, and other...
  • FS: 86 Syncro Westy in So. San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 28 Feb 2001 21:26:14 EST
    ...Front seats with swivels and nonadjustable armrests. California licensed. DO NOT PURCHASE w/o TALKING TO ME FIRST. I used to own this vehicle...
  • Westy Single Center Seat For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Thu, 24 Nov 2005 12:52:03 +0100
    ...It has the GL tan velour cloth upholstery, two folding armrests, seat swivel, and mounting box with locking door. Mounting screws & metal mounting rail...
  • Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 12 May 2006 17:53:48 +0200
    ...Actually, you can also use the front seat�s armrests on the jumpseats! Raimund Christopher Gronski schrieb: > Hi All, > > I am thinking about buying...
  • 86 Syncro For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 26 May 2008 16:25:05 -0500
    ...Michelin MXT tires 205/70R14, front seats from an 87 (adjustable armrests). Bad news- lots of rust (MN winters), transmission whine suspected to be...
  • Free double middle seat grey/blue in Berkeley
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:03:27 -0800
    ...It was grey or blue, had armrests, and looked ok from my vantage point. If anyone near needs it, let me know, I'll...
  • Re: Seat Options
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:56:17 -0600
    ...chairs w/ armrests are a HUGE inprovement over the > 84 down westy ones. > > slide right in, as well. > > i have some btw.. >
  • FREE vanagon seats..bench seats
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 May 2009 11:39:17 EDT
    ...they both have armrests that fold out of the seatback. both in excellent condition. both will be thrown out at the end of this...
  • Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:23:06 EST
    ...chris who just keeps his armrests in the upright position all the time so they dont break off.. ************** Make your life easier with all...
  • Value of '82 diesel
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:26:39 -0500
    ...It has front seats that have the short armrests, which I assume are from a slightly later year. Did '82's have armrests? The...
  • Eurovan fully reclining capt. chair seats for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Jan 2016 04:23:20 -0500
    i have a pair of grey velour front seats/capt chairs w/ armrests and padded cloth headrest. they FULLY RECLINE with a crank knob...
  • Re: Bench Seat : Center Bench Seat, Weekender Sofabed For Sale
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 20 Apr 1997 17:29:31 -0400
    ...In good shape except that one or both armrests are broken off. Price: $100. Also, I have a rear sofabed with mattress (from same...
  • Re: Table for 91 Multi van
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:42:06 EST
    ...for sale if you are interested) rubber floormats, grey tweed seats w/ no armrests etc.. but they did have the jumpseats..go figure. chris
  • Re: Eurovan seat transplant pix
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:54:11 EST
    ...who must have a dozen PAIRS of vanagon capt chairs w. armrests sitting in his barn.. and they need to find new homes!!!! ************** A...
  • Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:49:49 -0700
    ...1990 Carat with Analogue Clock? Carats have a side table and armrests on the front seats. That van in the ad is the lowly...
  • Re: List Vendors ignoring people (Was: Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe)
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Fri, 17 Dec 2004 16:03:45 -0600
    ...HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe) > Hi Chuck, > > What color armrests are you looking for? I know where a blue grey set...
  • wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-'86 GL
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:47:32 EST
    ...it has 2 armrests that pop out of it. i put some capt. chairs from one of these vans in my doka, and would...
  • FS: excellent 1.9 engine and other stuff from '84
    Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:48:33 -0500
    ...AC, door handles, armrest seats. Make me an offer on parts and I'll get back to you. Frankly, I'd consider offers on...
  • Re: Westy capt. seats.
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 13:44:35 EST
    ...Does anyone have a lead on some westy front seats with armrests. I would like to put these in my '83. I have a...
  • prices for vanagon fiberglass stuff, seats etc
    Historical mailing list - NA NA
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:31:53 -0700
    ...and flip out table 100 pair of front capt chairs w/ armrests 175 middle 2 person seat 175-200, with floor rails im open...
  • FS: single captain's swiveling MIDDLE seat plus storage for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:57:38 EDT
    ...The seat itself is brown in color with armrests. Great condition. Looks like new. This was also used in the Syncro Double Cab Judgwagen...
  • Re: diesel van in CO junkyard
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:48:10 -0300
    ...The headliner was nice, and the door panels and > armrests are PERFECT. Dark brown.
  • 80 westy interior redo
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Wed, 13 Aug 97 08:46:15 EDT
    ...also how do you remove the armrests on the fold down bench seat in the = rear? thanks eric henning@fp.com
  • parts for free
    Historical mailing list - Alex Roth
    Fri, 4 May 2001 15:51:38 +0000
    ...stock springs. -3 Rear seat headrests, STD, minor tears. -Drivers left armrest, mostly clean. First to collect takes them. Cheers, Alex Roth 90 GL...
  • Re: Rear Seat/Bed Question
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 15:15:40 EDT
    ...Otherwise, it's semi folding rear bench back; rigid seatback middle seats with folding armrests; no cushion over the engine compartment. BenT
  • removing the window crank and side panel
    Historical mailing list - Tim Beidel
    Sat, 22 Nov 2003 20:31:20 -0500
    ...Are there any other impediments to removing the panel once the crank and handle are removed? (I do not have the armrest that shows...
  • Re: TONS of vanagon parts for sale!!! (he's got more than me ;<)
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 12:28:10 -0700
    ...2 vanagon grey velour ft seats (captains chairs) w/ adjusting >armrests,2 grey/black cloth front seats no armrests,1 middle seat grey (two...
  • FS: vanagon weekender sofabeds, grey blue or tan, also carat interior w/ table
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 22:44:41 EST
    ...also i have a 2 person middle seat w/ seatbelts and armrests, the fold fwd type, with floor tracks, that can be used in...
  • Re: Seat Swap
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 5 Nov 2014 18:49:15 -0700
    JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > back to the OP's question - why would u want to use '82 westy seats???? > they have no armrests and...
  • parts available from Orly Blue '88 Wolfsburg weekender
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:10:44 -0800
    ...Missing 3 headrests and 2 armrests. Wheels, side skirts, power windows (motors, switches, glass), instrument cluster, ECU, engine wiring harness, fuel pump, steering wheel...
  • Center bench seat for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 08:38:29 -0500
    ...One thing to note is that with the seat installed (and removing one folding armrest) the sliding door will just be able to close...
  • Re: Removing Captain's Arms
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 May 1999 14:53:49 EDT
    ...of the nut is going to stand. >> remove the allen, slide the armrest off the post, then remove the smaller allen head screws. chris
  • Gti Westfalia For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Thu, 2 Dec 1999 14:53:00 -0500
    ...Newer seats w/ armrests. Has some seam rust that would need to be fixed. Come get it and drive her home. It's a...
  • Re: Berg Short Shift Kit
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 08:42:17 -0800
    ...For bandy legged coots and ruffled grouches this makes commanding the 5sp much easier from the captains armrest. No transmission damage related to this...
  • Re: Seats
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 7 Apr 2006 15:53:33 -0700
    ...You can also get seats from other years (including the ones with armrests) to fit by simply sliding them on. One thing to keep...
  • Free (for the cost of shipping) rear three passenger seat covers fro 85-86 ish vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
    Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:23:43 -0500
    ...didn't want them because the rear bench has gaps for armrests which didn't work for what they wanted. Before I send these...
  • The Busvolk Festival is in Peterborough ON
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:19:23 -0400
    ...I still have 2 very nice tan with design in fabric front seats with armrests. Would make a great upgrade to older vanagons and...
  • Armrest installation technique
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:34:48 -0800
    BBQ chicken is best eaten with two forks. To get the Mills pin out of the press fit hole, a flat headed punch sometimes...
  • 90 Westy Weekender - parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Turner
    Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:03:40 -0700
    ...Here is what I'm looking for: - Drivers seat (the springs in mine are shot) - New armrests (the fabric is all worn out on...
  • Re: Wierd '91 Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 19:32:41 EST
    ...gl THREAD!!!!!! ;<) yep...it prolly had the grey tweed fabric, without armrests on the front seats, but did have the wknder int and the...
  • Re: Replacement steering wheels
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:21:11 -0500
    ...My elbows can rest comfortably on the armrests and hold each side of the wheel. Very stress-free driving. My husband thinks so too...
  • Re: How to remove arm rest
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 30 Jan 2000 20:57:44 EST
    ...I don't think you really have to remove the armrest completely in your situation. I just used a shortened allen wrench to loosen...
  • seattle area garage sale..
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:39:16 -0800
    ...dash cluster from 84 van, brown, with clock 2 front vanagon seats brown vinyl 2 front blue cloth vanagon seast, folding armrests 2 front...
  • Re: Rear Seat Question Never Seen Before
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:53:11 -0400
    ...I've never seen anything like it in a Vanagon before: > Three contoured seats, fold down armrests, three sets of seat belts. > And it...
  • FS: Blue seats plus rest of interior
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 20:48:32 EST
    ...He has a pair of front seats w/ nonadjustable armrests, two person middle seat, and the rear bench (not the Weekender bed). Also included...
  • 1982 Diesel Westy for sale, Asheville NC
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Wed, 14 May 2014 20:54:34 -0400
    ...Body is straight, carpets good, original front seats have been replaced with later gray Vanagon armrest seats. $6500, must pick up in Asheville NC...
  • Re: repairing arm rest
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:04:05 -0500
    ...I found > several such uses in about a minute of perusal. > > The same Bentley has the adjustable armrest pin removal procedure, page > 72.6...