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• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:41:59 +0000
  ...floor, so no cutting and no metal trays to fool with, but when the seat is out you have these two metal brackets all...
• Tweaking Sink Water Pump (non-submersible)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:09:12 -0500
  ...I mounted the pump to the floor by screwing the mounting brackets through the rubber pad and into the cabinet floor. Next, I cut...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:11:08 EDT
  ...just to weld some metal cups to the floor? i seriously doubt anyone has ever done this.. and i know youve seen westy owners...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:06:48 EDT
  ...the cups in the floor are 1/4" deep at best, loose fitting, and weather theyre steel welded to the floor or brass or...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:39:10 -0800
  ...255 887 225C - above floor mounting plate, both sides, 2 required, $13.92 ea. 255 887 225 - below floor mounting plate, left side, $15...
• Finally, my '52 barndoor parts want list
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 19:24:55 -0500
  ...Well, here goes. -wipers -front bumper w/brackets -front glass -tail lights (flat glass style) -engine hand crank and crank nut -turn signal knob...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 25 May 1999 16:04:00 -0700
  ...The "L" brackets on the >bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could >go through the 2x4s for...
• Re: jump set installation in camper van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:45:07 -0700
  ...and where can > I get instructions? > Best is welding in correct floor brackets still available from VW. I paid $44 for a full set...
• wolfsburg seating
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 11:08:47 -0400
  ...Is there anyone out there that might know the proper location in which to weld the floor brackets? i.e. inches from wall and...
• Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 23 May 1999 18:50:37 -0700
  ...The "L" brackets on the bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could go through the 2x4s for...
• Re: Questions about EV Jump seats for a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 14:19:06 -0400
  ...they wont....you will need to weld in the mounting brackets for the floor as well as purchase/fabricate a mount for behind the...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:15:34 -0500
  ...floor, so no cutting and no metal trays to fool with, but when the > seat is out you have these two metal brackets all...
• From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:40:37 -0400
  ...Tommorow evening i will try to get these holes cut, the floor secured, and start cutting/welding in the brackets that need to be...
• Re: middle seat mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:31:22 -0300
  ...Vans with stock floor tracks have these in > certain positions but the brackets can be moved to allow additional > choices of seat position along...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Tue, 25 May 1999 16:04:39 -0400
  ...The "L" brackets on the >bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could >go through the 2x4s for...
• Tranferring parts from a 1984 vanagon to a 1981 vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - rinfret steph
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:38:17 -0000
  ...Does the 1981 vanagon has all the brackets to fit the radiator, the holes to fit the heater on the floor under the back...
• Re: [Re: 90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed]
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:32:54 -0800
  ...just through any part of the floor. I've long > > since forgotten how many bolts held the brackets and the 7 seater bench in...
• Re: Window hangers for air conditioners
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:04:15 +0000
  For that kind of money I could have a very fancy floor-standing vented AC unit. I have seen brackets in campgrounds that resemble...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 May 2006 09:50:24 -0700
  ...There is debate on this in the archives regarding the floor mounts. Some say just use holes in the plywood floor of your Westy...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 19 May 2004 01:14:17 -0400
  ...just to weld some metal > cups to the floor? i seriously doubt anyone has ever done this.. and i > know youve seen westy owners...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:47:07 -0300
  ...floor, so no cutting and no metal trays to fool with, but when the >> seat is out you have these two metal brackets all...
• Dave O'Heare's request for info about the Westy hammock....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 95 09:14:56 EDT
  ...The sides of the stretcher were two steel poles the ends of which fit into brackets which mounted on the bus pillars. It was...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:52:02 -0500
  ...floor, so no cutting and no metal trays to fool with, but when the > seat is out you have these two metal brackets all...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:20:03 -0800
  ...255 887 225C - above floor mounting plate, both sides, 2 required, $13.92 ea. 255 887 225 - below floor mounting plate, left side, $15...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 19 May 2004 00:56:57 -0400
  ...the jumpseat isnt latched to the > floor..it just sits in those cups loosely, by gravity or > the weight of the > person in the...
• Re: removing floor in '86 weekender
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:23:35 -0800
  ...mounting brackets used for the stock jumpseat. They weld in the valleys of the corrogated floor and don't penetrate the steel floor. Happy...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:22:23 -0400
  ...Then I had to spend $70 for the specialty brackets (VWT2) made to mount the awning it to the gutter and clear the Westy...
• westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:32:28 -0700
  ...I went with the welded brackets on the floor, though some have suggested some alternatives. I plan to install a westfalia interior into a...
• Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:38:55 -0400
  ...The tank attaches via two removable brackets (one on each end), each of which bolts to the floor with 2 bolts. You install the...
• Re: Extra Storage Space
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 11:14:29 +0100
  ...This tanks are special made for Vanagons and will need no special brackets, only four bolts going through the floor. The price for this...
• Re: removing floor in '86 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:54:14 -0500
  ...mounting brackets used for the stock jumpseat. They weld in the valleys of the corrogated floor and don't penetrate the steel floor. > > Happy...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:41:20 -0700
  ...including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor sockets, etc.� $450 Several 2.1...
• Re: Canvas Cot Conundrum...
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 3 May 1995 16:49:46 -0400
  ...I've seen two versions, oldest is round tubing with welded >on ends that fit into the brackets, newer are square tubes with a...
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:59:56 -0400
  ...The tank attaches via two removable brackets (one on each end), each of which bolts to the floor with 2 bolts. You install the...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:48:49 -0700
  ...including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor sockets, etc.� $450 Several 2.1...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:20 -0700
  ...including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor sockets, etc.� $450 Several 2.1...
• FS: turbo diesel stockpile-motors and parts
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:42:18 -0800
  I can't see the floor of my garage. Need to clear it out. Here is a quickie list: 2 each 83-84 Quantum...
• Re: carpet alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:28:30 -0700
  I love the wood floor I installed�in my 82 Westy.� I installed it on top of the factory subfloor and butted it up...
• Re: shady boy owners
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:27:33 -0500
  ...I wonder if your mounting angle on the brackets is off? Pete '87 Westy "Joe's Van" '79 Westy "Aardvark" '77 Westy "Barnacle Bus...
• Re: rear closet mod
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 06:20:37 EST
  ...Two 12" brackets are made from one piece of wood just slightly thicker than the table. Another strong thin piece of wood, wood flooring...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:53:41 +0000
  ...floor, so no cutting and no metal trays to fool with, but when the seat is out you have these two metal brackets all...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:03:32 -0300
  ...floor, so no cutting and no metal trays to fool with, but when the > >> seat is out you have these two metal brackets all...
• Installing 1990 Folding Jump seat in '82
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 14:00:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Anyway, there are two pegs that presumably go in holes in the floor. Do they go in brackets on the top of the carpet...
• installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:44:08 -0500
  ...nbsp; i understand the floor mounts just get welded in place,  but what about the rear brackets.  there does not seem...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 24 May 1999 07:53:13 -0400
  ...The "L" brackets on the > bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could > go through the 2x4s for...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 12 May 2006 10:22:01 -0700
  ...There is debate on this > in the archives regarding the floor mounts. Some say just use holes in the > plywood floor of your Westy...
• Re: Jump Seat 95 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 15:38:48 EDT
  ...Black brackets to hold it should be visible in your floor. It's heavy, but reasonably easy to snap in and out when desired...
• Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
  ...Requires floor rails. Brown/tan. Reese trailer hitch, bolts to tow loops. Excellent condition. One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 06:16:16 -0800
  ...There is a system of brackets attached to the right side battery box/seat pedestal and 2 anchors in the van floor that stay...
• Re: Wanted: Grey middle seat in BC
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:32:11 -0800
  ...Grey middle seat in BC Looking for a greay middle seat with the floor brackets. Anyone know of something left in a junk yard...
• Re: Dave O'Heare's request for info about the Westy hammock....
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 23:36:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It was only big enough for a small > (very) adult or child but convenient for storing gear off the floor while > camping. I never...
• FS Splittie stuff and beetle fender skirts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 13:12:01 -0500
  here is somethings of interest from the local rag 1963 VW Bus (kombi) good running condition, floors need work ;) $1500.00 obo 519-432...
• "Z-Bed" Ad Corrected (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Camins Bretts
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:41:08 -0800
  ...The floor brackets on this one are intended to fit against the interior slope of the rear axle/engine area. Jordanvw: hate to tell...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:28:35 -0700
  ...floor, and the vanagon floor is recieving some holes. I > borrowed a welder today in anticipation of cutting and welding in the seat > brackets...
• Re: swapping middle seat for rear-facing seats
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:23:15 -0500
  ...jumpseats, he attached the proper brackets to the bases of the fronts seats, etc., but on the floor, he just poked the bottom pins...
• '68 westy for sale -Fla
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Mon, 01 Jul 96 11:33:01 EST
  ...The floors in the cab are bad. The interior needs work but the basics are there and salvagable. The motor sounds smooth and starts...
• Re: carpet alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:07:32 -0700
  ...Keeping it woulda made the floor much higher. I too, noticed a big diff without the factory sound dampening material but after laying down...
• Re: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:41:20 -0500
  ...t remove the muffler, just loosened the brackets. Lifted and lowered the engine with a floor jack, wich allowed me to remove the bolts...
• Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:32:52 -0500
  ...I have several plastic shims I used as spacers to install our wood flooring years ago. I'll pull the Westy out this afternoon...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:48:02 -0400
  ...floor, and the vanagon floor is recieving some >>>> > holes. >>>> I >>>> > borrowed a welder today in anticipation of cutting and welding in the >>>> seat >>>> > brackets...