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• Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 23:41:18 -0500
  ...nearly half the time in the Sierra Nevadas where the temps are where Oregano is at the moment.😏 BenT sent from my warm bench >
• Re: want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofabed..
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:29:08 -0700
  Chris, I personally prefer the stock set-up but with the plastic panels and the narrower bench. However, guys like Dan in Hawaii Maui...
• just replaced the Brake Master Cylinder, now what?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 08:37:47 -0800
  ...First I bench bled the new cylinder, theni quickly installed it... brakes are a little spongy...I guess i need to bleed them....what...
• Re: Diesel Westy just turned 280000
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 22:11:15 -0400
  Jim, Congratulations! My Beetle TDI has 105K to go before reaching your high benchmark. I plan to go at least 300K. :-) Just 3.5...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:41:43 -0600
  ...Some models had two flex-neck reading lamps at >> either side of the rear bench which could be used sitting on the bench or...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 May 2012 07:46:16 -0700
  ...rod was on my bench - was playing around with an idea fro a mod to the rubber bushings and sleeve arrangement. alistair On 2012...
• Installed a Cubby Door in my Closet
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sat, 6 Jun 2015 19:53:35 -0500
  ...Same concept is what I used in adding a fridge door to my closet as well as a cubby hole door to my bench...
• Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 11:46:41 -0400
  ...other missing thing I have is the latch for the back bench seat. I'm > sort of liking it without it but perhaps I...
• Can you make the bus quiet?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 12:24:04 -0700
  ...The only thing I have in the back is the folding bench seat and rear cushion. I removed the side cabinet(floor to ceiling...
• 86 Vanagon - Weekender Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 07:58:30 -0600
  I am looking for the following items to convert my 86 Vanagon which already has a fold-down rear bench seat and mattress over...
• Re: heater leak?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:20:31 -0700
  Carol Sussman wrote: >The heat exchanger under the rear bench seat in my '89 Westfalia emits heat >even eith the valve turned off. Is...
• lap belts
  Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:04:46 -0600
  I'm wanting to accommodate three on the back bench seat in the westy. One adult, one infant in a baby seat and one...
• Re: Portable Generator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 10:38:04 -0700
  I use an old Honda EM 500 that fits nicely under the bench seat. Robert 1982 Westfalia ----Original Message Follows---- From: Mel Stireman <M4e4l9...
• Re: Center bench seat for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 01:07:41 -0800
  ...As per number of passengers go, I am planning to install a third seatbelts on the rear bench. We'll be able to carry...
• Looking to Swap Interiors (Camper to 7 passenger)
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:20:41 +0000
  ...If you don't like the color of the rear bench cloth, it's easy enough to replace. I envision this as a weekend...
• Re: still confused
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 09:50:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...Both the Eurovans I recently test drove, '95 and '97, could seat 6 (7 in a squeeze) with the center bench seat. This seat...
• Re: Stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:14:33 -0500
  ...However, by improvising a flow bench using a shop vac, throttle body, and a second good AFM, you can easily adjust the spring to...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 07:11:32 -0700
  ...It is mounted inside a wooden box that is built into the rear bench. It is a clean install and is smaller than the...
• Sleep Comfort
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Wed, 18 May 2011 21:21:48 -0700
  ...I guess my two options are to replace the foam in the bench or get a topper. I thought I'd get a pad...
• Re: Tan Z-Bed For Sale (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:18:06 EST
  ...that's a standard passenger van GL rear bench seat. does not make a bed. just a fyi....
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:57:50 -0700
  ...a fork mount attached to the kick board of the rear bench >seat.Does anyone have other-like mods or a link to the...
• Re: Looking For A Westy Interior
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:49:13 EST
  ...interior (from later vans, as > in gray).....cabinets, kitchen cabinet, flooring, bench/bed. I would > be ok without the Westy sized bed and rear...
• Re: Engine Stands
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 21:00:31 -0600
  ...This has the >added advantage of being able to bolt up a starter and bench test the >engine. > >-Tom
• Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 15:28:52 -0600
  ...buying does have a wet carpet in front of the rear bench. That leads me to believe that the heater core is leaking, right...
• 87 Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:14:59 -0400
  ...Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, Automatic Transmission, removable bench seat. Surprisingly good acceleration for an automatic. Contact: Wil Barker 732-699-2897 day 732-937...
• TiCo Vanagon F/S
  Historical mailing list - Larry Martin
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 07:44:20 -0600
  ...Interior has table Rear facing seat hardware, but center bench seat in place (no I don't have the rear facing seats) Ready to...
• Timing '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:17:29 -0700
  ...Using the battery under the rear bench seat/storage, and NOT trying to ground to the engine, but to the neg. terminal on the...
• diesel van in CO junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:29:27 -0600
  ...As of Tuesday afternoon, it still had front seats (kinda chewed), rear bench, suspension & wheels, nice front bumper, all doors, nice dashboard, master cylinder...
• Re: van won't drive faster than 30 in any gear -- automatic
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:08:26 -0400
  Just plop it on the bench. Once separated from the final drive, it is only about 60#, and gets light fast once you start...
• Truck Chest
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:02:53 -0800
  ...Its going to double as a seat/bench for the carat table... so wood is preferable to metal...
• Re: Update on my Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:37:00 -0600
  ...Maggie >> One more thing about underneath the back bench, >> there is a level that states off and on. I think this >> may control the...
• Re: Vanagon Middle Seats
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Thu, 29 May 2003 00:35:49 -0700
  ...Was this an option? Any idea what years? > > Doug, > > Adding the 2-person middle bench can be done by installing tracks in > the > floor...
• Re: Table getting in the way
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 7 May 2003 10:27:56 -0700
  ...Table getting in the way > Does anyone else find themselves sitting on the back bench of their westy with the table pulled out in...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:54:13 -0500
  ...MY solution is to use a set of the slide in middle bench rails, and build my kitchen to slide in on them. while...
• Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:28:32 -0500
  ...also I still have the Blue interior seats for this vanagon if you pull the back bench z-bed seat it is yours. If...
• Re: Need a 5th seat for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:50:56 -0400
  ...The center mount seats take up too much room and the bench > is even worse making the fridge inaccessible. They also take up a...
• Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 May 2012 09:15:12 -0700
  ...A Group 31 under the seat? I have a Trojan Group 31 mounted under the REAR BENCH seat as an aux battery, went that...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:52 -0700
  i happen to have my old '82 westy's (was diesel like yours) radius rod on the bench. The end of the rod is...
• RE: '66 Carcass FS, more info
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  8 Jul 1996 14:38:03 -0800
  ...It has the 1/3, 2/3 bench seats in the front, but some PO has cut out the bulkhead between the front and...
• M-code questions?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Tue, 06 Feb 1996 20:13:46 +0000
  ...1967 21 window deluxe Bench seat (not walk through) Left hand drive Canvas sunroof 12volt On the ID plate behind seat. 04 8 425...
• need a wrecked vanagon, with rear facing seats
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 01:30:36 EST
  ...My interior is in like new condition, it has the center bench. If there's someone that doesn't like the rear facing seat...
• 87 Double-cab FS, $2500 CDN!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:43:07 -0500
  ...Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 12:47:27 (EDT) 2.1L digifant, grey in colour with some seam rust, 4speed, front bench seat, recent...
• Re: '86 Doublecab on ebay..in PA.. one day left..at $4500 now..
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 13:39:34 -0500
  ...Did you notice it is not a walk through? And how about that front bench seat? Looks odd. Also, there is a Westfalia in...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:58:20 -0700
  ...high resolution well-lit pics of a complete wasserboxer on > the bench, especially in the rubber head-gasket area, to see if the head...
• Re: Bleeding brakes - 1.9 - questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:10:45 -0800
  ...he does not mention 'bench bleeding' . On *any* new master cylinder ..bleeding goes infenitely better if you 'bench bleed' it first.. that's so...
• Re: stereo install
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 14:34:23 -0700
  ...I think the Shiva will perform just fine installed directly in the cabinet under the rear bench/bed, firing forward. Make a protective mesh...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:36:42 -0500
  ...I am familiar with the DA6, but > have always encountered it mounted under the rear bench on the passengers > side with ductwork up under...
• Re: US Plastic was
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 9 Aug 2012 10:20:21 -0600
  ...I read here that several volks have been using the cat litter containers for tools 'n other stuff, to stow under the bench. I...
• Re: Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:40 -0800
  ...Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl > panel? > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 5:37 AM...
• Middle Seat FS
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 08:19:44 -0700
  ...VOLKSWAGEN Vanagon middle bench seat, folds forward, exc cond, pd $350 sell $100. No other pts avail Tel: 604-986-7750 email: jbreid@axionet...
• Re: Fixing horn-Don't try this at home ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 23:01:24 CDT
  ...So I carefully hooked up a lamp cord to the two >terminals, layed it on the bench and plugged it into the wall just...
• Weekender Seat FS, how much??
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 23:24:41 +0000
  I have a weekender seat (rear bench that folds into bed) that I bought but have decided not to use. Thus it is for...
• Re: Bride of RapidIdle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:05:18 EST
  ...I have two in stock right now that are good, tested on a bench, units. I would like $100 each for them. New they...
• What kind of vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 22:19:25 -0400
  ...The back bench seat folds down into a bed. The front seats don't have any armrests. The interior is very spartan, only a...
• Re: Rear Seat Question Never Seen Before
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:04:32 EDT
  ...Anyone ever seen this setup before? > standard non-weekender rear bench. ive got 2 for FREE...someone come and get them before they go...
• Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 18:00:54 -0800
  ...where Oregano is at the moment.😏 BenT sent from my warm bench > On Feb 9, 2014, at 5:23 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping...
• Re: Bench seat padlock advice?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 15:22:12 -0800
  Actually, this brings up a good question. I have lived in several different towns, and in each one there seemed to be a specific...
• FS 3 person rear seat upholstery & 2 person middle seat in Halifax NS
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:47:46 -0700
  ...AND a BLUE 2 person middle bench seat (full seat, not just the upholstery) in very good condition. $100 but might not ship very...
• Re: Rear bench seat won't open, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 06:29:27 -0700
  ...Noticed the bench seat was a little >>>>>> difficult to shut and now it won't open! Never had this happen with >>>>>> >>>>> a >>> >>>> bench seat...
• Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:34:00 -0800
  ...For those who travel with a bench in the middle, how inconvenient do you find it when traveling with the family? I'd be...