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  • Re: Packing a '90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 10:00:12 -0700
    ...Use the front luggage carrier and bungee or straps for the folding chairs, folding table, and other large items. A box or waterproof bag...
  • FS: 1989 Silver Synchro GL <--On the Block
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:13:22 -0500 (CDT)
    ...resume feature Rear window wiper/washer/defrost Air conditioner Heated, remote, folding outside mirrors Perma plate, fiber guard added by dealer Extras: VDO Cockpit...
  • Re: Wanted: Vanagon table
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Jun 1996 18:41:01 -0400
    ...com (Douglas Martin) writes: >I am looking for the left wall folding table assemby from a >Carat/Multivan/Wolfsburg edition. While I am primary...
  • Re: QT Video of New Microbus From Canada actually
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
    Thu, 2 Mar 2006 19:40:49 -0500
    ...the ideas they had at the time, camping system, > foldout walls, folding seats that become stairs to go the upper bunk, > creative storage and...
  • Re: ideal vanagon camp chair ideas wanted
    Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
    Sat, 9 Sep 2017 13:41:46 -0400
    ...the > slider door, and my camp shairs. > > I currently use aluminum folding lawn chairs with wood slatts, right out > of 1960s or so. They...
  • RE: Can I replace my back seats of 84 van with newer seats?
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Wed, 13 Dec 95 17:14:10 EST
    ...You want the later ones, because they have foot-long shields for the outboard belts, where the hinge-works of the folding bed will...
  • Re: Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 18:25:54 -0400
    ...Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:45:58 +0000 I just picked up folding jump seats from an 87 Wolfburg. The two legs fit into...
  • Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:56:37 -0700
    ...not live there. >> George, >> '85 Westfalia >> >> >> I have 1 of those folding 8' Harbor Freight trailers that I occasionally tow behind my 84 Westy...
  • Re: Vanagon Hitch/motorcycle trailer
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:08:41 -0500
    ...139 for a 3.3' x > 4', > >and even a nice, folding 8'x 4' for $229. They have a motorcycle rail for > >$45...
  • Re: rear seat conversion???
    Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 08:04:57 -0700
    ...rear seat conversion??? Hi listee's My 85 Vanagon has the forward folding rear seat, but I would like to = convert to the weekender...
  • RE>Middle Seat Installation
    Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
    Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:58:31 -0700
    ...The actual 8th seat was made from a standard middle seat with folding backs. I basically disassembled the seat ( upholstery, padding, etc.) and used...
  • Re: convex glass in mirror
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Sun, 24 Nov 2019 09:38:06 -0500
    ...111690289364 They fold in too, without losing their adjusted position when folding back out. The ones I purchased had the adaptor plate, so you...
  • west pretour pack.list
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 10 Nov 94 11:20:52 PST
    ...Since we'll be inhabiting adjacent private sites, the > campground suggested we bring folding chairs, so that we can all be together > around one...
  • Re: (1984) What Exactly Did the Wolfsberg Edition Designate?
    Historical mailing list - vasili
    Sat, 7 Nov 1998 13:09:55 -0500
    ...Seat (which mine does NOT have - "Weekender" only?) > Rear Seat Bench (folding) > Curtains (looks like they apply only to the "Weekender" version) > Insect Screen...
  • Re: C.B. ant. mount
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 20 Feb 2000 09:03:04 -0500
    ...Get a good "loaded >" gutter mount antenna , I use a Radio Shack *folding* gutter mount but unfortunately they don't make it anymore and...
  • Ordered rear 3-point belts today
    Historical mailing list - ed
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 15:57:03 -0500
    ...don't buy the rear facing folding seats without belts - $122 for the belt and retractor (good), and $132 for the buckle assembly (Yow...
  • Re: what is westy mid seat worth?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:48:04 EDT
    ...The only catch is you have to take the matching 3-person bench (not the folding bed). Both for free of course. BenT San...
  • Re: Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 23:04:51 -0800
    ...sticking sky high in the back (not a good idea), try folding down your back seat. That has to be one of the least...
  • Re: Pass front seat bed or other 3rd bed ideas?
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Fri, 3 Apr 2015 13:03:43 -0700
    ...The seat is easy to remove, it just slides off the front of the swivel, so you could build a folding plywood platform with...
  • Re: Car Top Tent, slim VW content
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:40:15 -0500
    ...It is basically a folding tent that fastens to roof racks >on the top of a car (or Vanagon!). It consists of a pair...
  • Need interior fabric
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Delozier
    Sun, 01 Dec 1996 20:04:28 -0500
    ...with cigarettes) and the fabric for the rear cushion for the folding bed is destroyed. I am pleased with the Bus Though, I have...
  • Re: Hot Air
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:39:59 -0700
    ...it - just the seat slides > over it and there is that folding flap to the rear of it behind the seat... > am I missing...
  • Second Row Bench Seats
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 10:31:44 -0800
    ...It is a folding back model. Email me directly for more info. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:09:54 EST
    ...What appeals to me for my purposes would be a van with a > pop-top, no storage closet, full width folding down rear seat...
  • Re: yards of fabric to reupholster westy bed?
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
    Tue, 6 Sep 2016 12:57:39 -0700
    ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Suppose one wants to reupholster the westy bed (folding section and rear > cushion; 3 upholstered pieces). > > The Bus Depot sells fabric...
  • the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:14:23 -0400
    ...your 85 GL seven passenger van probably has the volkswagen factory "rear bed option and folding middle seat option" please do NOT call it...
  • Re: bumper build - weld up done
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 21:38:29 -0700
    ...table, or, a solar panel support that swivelled. (for those using folding solar panels?) Crazy thought but while it was on my mind..... Drill...
  • Re: Car Top Tent, slim VW content
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Mar 1996 00:23:25 -0600
    ...It is >>basically a >>folding tent that fastens to roof racks on the top of a car >>(or Vanagon!). >>It consists of a pair...
  • west pretour pack.list
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Nov 1994 00:21:11 -0800
    ...Since we'll be inhabiting adjacent private sites, the campground suggested we bring folding chairs, so that we can all be together around one...
  • rear bed/seat adjustment?
    Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
    Thu, 2 Sep 1999 14:08:10 -0700
    Hello volks, recently I haven noticed that while folding the rear seat of my 84 westy into a bed that it isn't a...
  • FW: 1985 Wolfberg Vanagon Camper for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0400
    ...bed, skylight, cushioned seat behind drivers seat, 3-seater rear bench folding to bed, sleeps 4 easily, removable 110/12 Volt ice box, auxillary...
  • For Sale- 84' Wolfsburg Wkndr
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Walker
    Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:06:20 -0400
    ...spd- vry good)- $200 Trans (4spd- high milage-still good)- $100 Folding/rear facing jump seats (like late model Vanagons) 1 pair- $200 Computer...
  • HOE-LEE scmokes~ now *HERE* is next VW trend!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:45:32 -0800
    ...Check THIS! =) How about a 50 cal that macs an 18" target at 60 meters! Comes complete with an electrically operated folding ragtop roof...
  • PRICE REDUCED 80 Westy/82 Parts van combo
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 6 Sep 2003 13:46:02 -0400
    ...It also has a Weekender folding rear seat and back compartment mattress. Basically, he has all the stuff to make the 80 run again...
  • Westy Rear Seat Spring
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:43:39 -0500
    I am missing one of the springs that works the folding seat mechanism. Anyone have an approximate size or specs? I am hoping to...
  • Re: Westy roof-rack spider bungee net
    Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
    Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:58:54 -0400
    ...http://jschrenkler.typepad.com/photos/ten_days_in_aught_four/img_1319.html The bag has 2 folding chairs and some fire tools in...
  • Re: cup holders in my vanagon needed
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:18:41 -0700
    ...It has cup holders up on the dash which is the only place for me, and a cool folding table that folds out on...
  • Re: Bench seat padlock advice?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Mar 2006 19:36:36 EST
    ...thx! > why on earth would you want to padlock your rear westy sofabed?? keep your kids from folding it into a bed? if someone...
  • Re: front seat armrest fix- ?
    Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
    Sun, 15 Oct 1995 20:24:56 PDT
    ...On my '84 Vanagon GL we have the folding arm rests on the front two seats. One came loose so I investigated and found...
  • '86 Vanagon GL Weekender FS
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:14:16 -0400
    ...1986 Vanagon GL Weekender package - this includes HUGE rear bed and split folding middle seat Dove blue color - the body and interior are in...
  • Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 26 May 2000 09:07:24 -0700
    ...We are going on vacation and I would like to put a couple of > folding chairs and maybe a soft travel bag or two...
  • Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 11:06:09 -0800
    That's right, David, the lug is snug as a VW bug in a rug. I guess Mr. von Wiener or his customer has...
  • Re: LED Flash light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:40:53 -0400
    ...I just bought those thin LED flash >lights the other day and it just fits into the upper bed support's rubber >folding, because...
  • Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:20:43 -0400
    ...I would like a folding set like Scott was talking about. Jim On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 3:57 AM, Rob <becida@comcast...
  • Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:33:05 -0500
    ...Inside the Packasport I have 2 wool blankets (heavy beasts), folding chairs, folding table, collapsable portable shower, cordless impact wrench, and a few other...
  • Re: Under the rear folding seat
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:27:24 -0500
    Guess I was lucky when I got my 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile. The space under the rear seat was not pristine, but it...
  • Re: weekender; table stuck
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Thu, 4 Nov 1999 11:01:18 -0800
    ...Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg >>> Yann Buchanan <ynb@ATT.NET> 11/4/1999 10:29:21 AM >>> My folding table has been stuck in the down...
  • A Vanagon to sell you..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 7 Dec 2000 00:23:05 EST
    ...5 sunroof Automatic,Kuril/Monaco blue, blue interior with the stock folding middle seat and rear seat/bed. Mileage 140,000. lot's of...
  • Re: Seat Modifications
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:14:35 -0500
    ...The "cuddy" betwwen the front and middle seats is a good place to store Hey, another folding seat just might meet up with the...
  • '89 Wolfsburg Vanagon for parts in Virginia
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:14:38 -0800
    ...7-passenger (with jump seats and folding rear seat/bed) grey interior in good shape, with the diagonal striping on the seat inserts. Carpeting...
  • Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:50:40 +0000
    ...On the way to Everybus in April I had my 12x12 EasyUp strapped to the roof of the Westy, along with 2 folding chairs...
  • Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:03:59 -0700
    ...I use a my 2 � gallon folding water jug. Much easier than using > the funnel I used to carry with the stock hook up...
  • Looking for a few parts (and some photos of my "new" vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:34:18 -0500
    ...Btw, the busdepot new folding cup holders are really nice. The arms stretch to hold larger bottle sizes (esp. water). Here's some photos...
  • Re: Some AC retrofit links + 134a retrofit
    Historical mailing list - Hajasz
    Mon, 31 May 1999 21:32:29 -0400
    ...It has 2 rear facing seats like a Carat along with the rear folding bed seat. The fabric is a strange but cool black...
  • 1986 GL For Sale San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Bert Kyzer
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:03:00 EDT
    ...Has folding rear bench and split middle seat. All as original except blaupunkt stereohead unit. No holes have been drilled for speakers or other...
  • Re: ideal vanagon camp chair ideas wanted
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 9 Sep 2017 19:56:24 -0600
    ...the slider door, and my camp shairs. > > I currently use aluminum folding lawn chairs with wood slatts, right out of 1960s or so. They...
  • Re: Tell me about this model vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:56:46 EDT
    ...The ad says it has jump seats and a folding bed, but no mention of any other Carat or Wolfsburg amenities like a table...
  • Bumpers, Racks and Winches, Oh My!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 7 May 2009 06:15:07 -0500
    ...My best traveling tool has become my folding trenching tool. Kinda like the air dam on the front, though. Need some opinions on what...
  • Re: [WetWesties] NVC: A real Westy alternative
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:45:27 -0700
    ...I'd > like to see an open top and a folding bed in that top box, but this is > pretty clever, and it's...
  • Re: New pop top canvas care?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 23 May 2011 15:31:25 -0400
    ...best advice I can give is to keep it dry before folding or dry very shortly thereafter, keep your pop-top seals in check...