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• Re: Seat removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:16:18 -0700
  ...one to hold the lever up, and one to slide the seat. no prying needed. sometimes the seats are very sticky and don't...
• Re: seats
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:26:22 EDT
  Chris, The Subbie seat frame base, sits right on the Vanagon seat base frame. All I had to do was weld 1/2" welds...
• Front Seats w/Armrests FS
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 01:57:23 -0500
  One set of blue velour front seats with armrests (nonadjustable) from my 86 Syncro, fine condition, $150/pair. 2 Carat drivers side seats with...
• Vanagon Driver's seat and adjustable armrest available- Hard to find
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 11:45:04 -0800
  If anyone is interested in a driver's side seat I have one for sale. The seat new without armrests retails for over $850...
• 1985 Vanagon - front swivel seat set-up
  Historical mailing list - Larry Word
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:48:19 -0700
  ...If I place unit atop my existing passenger seat tracks, that's redundant (2 seat tracks) and puts seats 1 inch too high I...
• Re: Seat Comfort
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:14:07 -0500
  ...I'll get a 4th one for the other center seat eventually. Yes, they are much more comfortable for long drives. The arm rests...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:35:47 -0400
  I think I'm sold on the seat rail option. In this configuration, the middle seat can be turned around and used facing backwards...
• Re: Wall mount table
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 13:40:28 -0700
  ...her on the bed and me in the driver's seat, which I believe is the proper seating arrangement ;-) for a Vanagon couple... -Steve
• Re: heres some sport seats for your vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 23:05:17 +1300
  >I had one Racaro racing seat sitting around so I thought I would try to put >it in my Vanagon. The sides of the...
• Reimo seats for 1982 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:00:24 -0400
  My quebec vanagon mechanic has a pair of Reimo seats for sale. $500 (can) the pair. They seem wider than stock vanagon seats, but...
• Re: Swivel Seats
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 21:33:09 -0700
  ...all vanagon seats are the same, >with 2 sliding tracks underneath. >but on the poptop camper models, there was a swivaling track affixed to...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:57:06 -0400
  you need 3 hands to remove the seat. one hand lifting the seat slider lever, the other lifting the locking safety tab, and the...
• Re: using vanagon bench seat in a Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 11:41:40 -0400
  ...I've got a single seat that slides in on the floor rails which are full width. Since I'm not located near enough...
• Re: Shoulder belts for back seat
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 14:02:49 EDT
  ...Shoulder belts for back seat > Date: 98-09-25 05:15:18 EDT > From: lahorgue@IX.NETCOM.COM (Frank LaHorgue) > > I am facing controversy...
• Re: seating
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:04:47 -0600
  ...Of course the down side is, no leg room anymore, but hey, if its for little children in their car seats, it will work...
• Re: Baby seat installed in backseat of Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 05:41:47 -0700
  Yes.....times 3 kids.� And times 2 vans:� 91 L and 86 GL.� The kids were out of car seats when we got the...
• FS: blue middle seat, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 20:03:06 -0700
  I still have a blue 2 person slide in middle seat I don't need anymore. It is the better GL type that has...
• Re: seat upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:55:31 -0400
  ...On 3/12/2013 9:40 PM, Timmy Evens wrote: > anyone have any ideas on replacement of front captains seats with more comfy seats...
• shipping vanagon front seats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 04:10:29 EST
  ...About $100 or more. > > UPS can ship a pair of vanagon seats from philly to SoCal for $45. done it, many times. use a...
• Re: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:58:53 EST
  ...My main question is; how to attach the stock > seats to the westy seat hinges? The backrest has a piece of wood on the...
• Re: 5th seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 10:26:23 EST
  ...short" tracks - long enough for the "pedestal seat" (described below), but not for the 2-person seat. >> the tracks are the same ones as...
• Re: Seats
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 15:30:08 +0000
  I put a pair of seats from an 87 into my 82 with no problems. The seat cushion on the newer ones however did...
• captains seats FS, more
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:53:19 -0700
  I have a some seats to sell if you can pick them up in SoCal. Pair- Grey Captains, adjustable armrests, $50 for one, $90...
• Re: back bed headrests
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 14:49:31 -0700
  On 9/23/05, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > How bout this idea- use a third row seat for a first row seat...
• Audi seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:03:47 -0400
  I seem to recall that Audi 5000 seats fit the vanagon. I kinda like the idea of heated electric seats in the winter. Can...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:56:02 -0400
  ...Finally removed the seat > cushion, which had to be seriously repaired anyway, looking at the seat pan > sans cushion, it appeared the release rod...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 May 2006 09:06:00 -0700
  ...The Westy single middle seat which sits on a locking box has a seat which can be interchanged with the front seats. They did...
• Re: Question about rear seat operation/removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:33:02 -0600
  ...it lets the seat come > forward in an irritating almost-useful zombie position that is neither up > nor down, pressing against the seat bottom...
• Fwd: Middle Seat for 87 Vanagon GL Westphalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 03:59:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...How do I get a middle seat for that? > >> > > do you have the tracks in the floor under your carpet? > > any middle seat out...
• Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:37:36 -0800
  ...There are tears at the upper passenger side > > of the seat. As I looked at the pic of bench seating area, I could see...
• Re: Lubricating the seats
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:23:03 -0700
  ...Lubricating the seats > Tried a search in the archives (lubricate, seats, seat rails) and got > nada. > > How best to lubricate seat rails and moving...
• Re: gray rear bed seat bottom needed for Carat/Multivan- Seattle Area
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 2003 00:21:21 EDT
  ...just the seat) from either a Carat or > Multivan (plastic side panels make the seat slightly narrower) The pattern > on the seat has those...
• Re: FREE 2 person blue middle seat w/ belts...will fit a camper too
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:19:40 -0700
  I have the same in the Seattle area. Call 425 773 4646 Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: How do I get into the mystery storage box behind driver seat
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 17:13:38 -0700
  ...The seat is removed by > pushing it clear forward and then lifting two latches, one on each rail, > which then allows the seat to...
• Re: New seats available for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 8 Jun 2016 14:37:15 -0500
  ...New seats available for Vanagons > > Small Car is offering some interesting seats for $500/pair. Unfortunately, > the rails are out of stock: > https://smallcar...
• Re: Vanagon seat padding wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:34:54 EST
  ...Any ideas? > > the trick is to swap the seats and dont tell her. :<) ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in...
• Re: pair of front seats for sale near Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:58:58 -0800
  ...They look pretty nice > though. > > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/vashon-vanagon-front-seats-pair/7024703469.html > > -Mark > '87 Syncro Westfalia >
• Middle Seat Mod - Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 08:43:26 -0700
  I was putting the middle seat back in my van this weekend and started eyballing the possibility of moving the tracks forward and turning...
• Re: seats
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 5 May 2003 08:33:37 -0700
  Hello Vanagoners, I have 2 Vanagon seats for quick sale. One is light brown pass. seat from 85 Westy, in exellent shape. Other one...
• Re: How do you remove the swivelling seat from a westie?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 May 2004 23:33:46 EDT
  ...My seat has a bar that runs along the front > under where your legs are. ive never heard of this kind of seat setup...
• Rear Seat Question Never Seen Before
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:27:17 -0700
  ...Three contoured seats, fold down armrests, three sets of seat belts. And it appears to be original. Anyone ever seen this setup before?
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:56:46 -0700
  > I have had VWs SAABs and the best and most comfortable are Volvo seats... Hmmmm! We have an Audi A6 that has incredibly comfy...
• Re: Middle Seat Graveyard
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:09:41 -0700
  ...Middle Seat Graveyard > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:18 AM > > I'm wondering where the middle seats go...
• Re: Plastic seat track inserts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 May 1999 09:44:47 -0700
  I just picked up a new set, since my seat DOES rattle, or actually it kinda rocks back and forth when I shift my...
• Re: Rear Facing Wolfsburg Seat
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:54:23 -0400
  ...Does anyone have a Westy Weekender rear facing seat? Do you feel much better now? :-) Have a great day! Todd -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• how to add headrests to a westy rear sofabed seatback.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 02:01:37 EST
  ...as most of you know, if you have a passenger van, there are already provisions in the seatbacks for the middle and rear seats...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:03:18 -0500
  What about seat belt installation with these seats? how does that work? mcneely ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote: > You can swivel the seat...
• Re: New Seats and carpet kit
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:45:55 -0400
  Looks great! Congrats :-) I'd really love to switch out my seats but they are that rare stripe blue/grey from the "bluestar" and...
• Rear Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 22:11:24 -0500
  I am looking at the rear seat in my 81 vanagon. Not a westie or anything, just a plain old vanagon. When the back...
• Re: 2 person westy/van middle seats w/ seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:51:15 -0500
  I'm still looking for brown seat covers to match the interior of my 86 syncro. Anyone who has an extra 2 seat middle...
• Re: was Camp stove input requested now Weekender Ice Box
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 03:42:10 -0800
  ...The window sticker from my 85 Westy Wolfsburg states "Removable 110/12 Volt Ice Box" "Cushioned seat behind drivers seat with underseat storage" The...
• Ques: squeak under passenger seat.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 15:48:31 -0500
  Helloall There is a pronounced squeak emanating from under the front passenger seat |on 89 Westy. Squeaks regardless of whether or not a passenger...
• Re: Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 13:54:49 -0400
  It's the same seat that was used in the 7 passenger. I used to do this with my '86 GL before I bought...
• Re: FS: swival seat mechanisms, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:38:52 EDT
  i have a few swival seat mechanisms, allows your existing seats to spin 360 degrees. mount in any van. P-mail me for details...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:01:14 -0600
  We have a rear facing seat in our camper. In fact, I think I bought it from you, Dennis. It was from someone on...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 08:38:01 -0500
  How do the welds look that hold the swivel to the old seat tracks? You could be suffering from Fat Passenger syndrome. Try to...
• Re: Westy Camper Additional Seating Options?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 14:20:16 -0500
  Michael, I have seven passenger (driver plus six) seating in my westy. Three up front, two in the middle, two in the rear. In...
• Re: Front seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 May 2023 15:12:34 -0700
  ...Not only do they protect the seats > > but they make the seats feel new again both by adding a little cushion > and > > the feel...
• Re: New seats available for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:48:04 -0700
  ...New seats available for Vanagons > > Small Car is offering some interesting seats for $500/pair. Unfortunately, > the rails are out of stock: > https://smallcar...
• Re: 3rd seat belt for rear
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 03 Jul 96 14:04:42 CDT
  ...Would anybody have experience with >installing a 3rd seat belt for the rear bench? Has anyone tried rigging >something up behind the front passenger...