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  • Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 27 Feb 2003 08:03:30 -0800
    ...off to bed now. > > Chris S. >
  • Re: holes
    Historical mailing list - ed donnen
    Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:13:51 -0400
    ...You could countersink the holes in the bed and use the flat head sealing rivet to maintain a flush finish. btw. now THAT sounds...
  • Re: Installing carpet
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:54:58 EDT
    ...and yep it goes under the cabinets and bed (just a little bit) chris chris ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL...
  • [PARTING OUT] vanagon 90 white san jose / California / Los Altos 94024
    Historical mailing list - Chris
    Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:16:43 -0800
    ...all doors mags [5] front seats bed seat windows interior everything but......... gone: dashboard - rear view mirrors - battery - windshield - tail lights stereo e-mail...
  • Re: back seat, '91 camper
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:52:22 -0700
    ...Besides that, the GL campers have that side cabinet and galley which will only permit a narrower bed. In a nutshell, the bench will...
  • Re: new foam for upper bed
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:51:37 -0700
    ...new foam for upper bed >>> Thinking of replacing the foam in my 1990 Westy's upper mattress. Would >> prefer something non-toxic and super...
  • Re: Wanted: front child cot/hammock
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 7 May 2013 15:10:28 -0500
    I guess I'm expecting that the kids will go to bed a couple of hours before my wife and I, and we might...
  • Re: Friday: So, where's the Westfalia version of this thing, komrade?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 13 May 2016 16:37:13 +0000
    ...Bed up top? Or two > narrow beds along the sides, with some sort of fold up system? No kitchen, > but a built in ice...
  • Re: 5 cyl Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Jun 1995 23:23:35 -0700 (PDT)
    ...This doesn't sound like a very feasible retro-fit, especially if > you still want to be able to use yer bottom Westy bed...
  • 78 camper for sale by friend of coworker
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Mar 1996 15:02:25 -0800
    ...No back seats, instead it has a homemade bed (plywood); it also has an "upstairs" bed that you can slide out. Now the "minusses...
  • '74 Westie Camper Van $1500
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Sat, 6 Dec 1997 21:27:26 EST
    ...Interior is in very good condition with sink, electric stove, ice box, folding bed, table, and bed in pop-top. Canvas and top are...
  • Re: retrofitting poptop onto GL?
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 10:22:37 -0700
    ...The bed has to be constructed from plywood by adapting a frame to the roof curve and making the front part a slider. (The...
  • Re: Kids sleeping in top bunk.
    Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 22:31:17 +0000
    When my kids were smaller, I used a bedside protector. I forget which brand it was, maybe Graco. You probably can buy them at...
  • Re: fighting condensation
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 21 Nov 1999 20:05:08 -0700
    ...I'm still a newbie :-) We bought this fixer-upper 2.5 bedroom 1942 built home for a good dollar amount. My wife wanted...
  • FS: '81 7pass w/factory full sunroof, Napa, CA
    Historical mailing list - David Greenland
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:44:29 -0800
    ...the PO made this removable box/bed deal that creates a bed for two while still keeping the 7 seater setup. has curtains and...
  • Re: Wanted rear fold down seat
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 18:00:45 -0500
    <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>I purchased a bed conversion kit from <A href="http://www.z-products.com">www.z-products...
  • Re: 87 syncro weekender for sale -- needs engine work
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 06:17:18 -0500
    ...87 syncro weekender for sale -- needs engine work > John asketh: > > Don't Weekenders have pot-up tops??? > > Negative, ghostrider. > > Weekenders have folding beds, fold...
  • Re: towing damage by AAA, was:Better World Club vs. AAA.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 4 Dec 2006 22:55:00 -0500
    ...I always insist on a flat bed for Vanagon towing. Even with a wheel lift, there always seems to be some damage from 2...
  • Heater Jeopardy
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:36:49 -0800
    ...What are wasp nests and rodent bedding? Q. Things you find in a Vanagon heater!!! I've seen a hundred posts about rodent nests...
  • Getting at the Rear heater -- '87 Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
    Fri, 17 Feb 95 10:21:30 EST
    I need to get at the rear heater (87 weekender with bed). Problem is that the bar upon which the seat pivots is in...
  • Need your opinion about this VW Westfaila '66
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 May 1996 04:03:48 -0400 (EDT)
    ...a lot also the camper materials are not included such as bed, ref, sink, and more. So whata do you think? Oh yeah it...
  • vanagon westfalia poptops for sale (whole fiberglass/canvas top)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 31 Dec 1998 12:56:50 EST
    i have 2 complete vanagon westfalia poptops with the double bed and luggage pack, with excellent fiberglass, and canvas, for sale. i will cut...
  • Re: Wanted - Rear AC for 85 Westy.
    Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
    Tue, 12 Jan 1999 11:48:17 EST
    ...know where I can locate a rear AC unit for an 85 Westy? >The >unit goes above the back bed in the storage area. >
  • Top Bunk Safety
    Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
    Thu, 27 May 1999 15:22:40 +0100
    ...The bed is made up from a fixed rear section with a separate section that pulls foreword and drops into place leaving a drop...
  • $CA Bra & bike rack & Shady boy canopy
    Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 19:49:32 -0300
    ...Are they practical? How do they hold up in wind? Cheers, Dan DJ Landry Bedford, Nova Scotia Canada 1986 Westfalia Scotia Westy
  • Re: Re '91 Westy value
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:10:54 -0400
    ...Perhaps I could ship some of my apartment rentals out there....$1500 for a one bedroom!? -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
  • vanagon POPTOP assembly for sale, fits all vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 11:49:56 EST
    i have a complete poptop assembly from a vanagon westfalia (top, bed, luggage rack, hardware, etc), mounts to any van, no welding, a-la...
  • For Sale: Vanagon camper interior, and poptop section - add to any pass. van
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 May 2002 11:25:29 EDT
    ...complete camper interior from vanagon westfalia weeeknder w/ bed (full width) table, sink/fridge/cabinets, h20 tank, etc, etc.. mount in any passenger van...
  • 1986 Adventurewagen camper for sale
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 00:55:08 -0400
    ...s, furnace, shower, real wood cabinetry, bigger skylight, more lights, bigger bed than Westys. Great mechanical shape, gold colour, 4-speed manual, 2.1...
  • rear seat conversion???
    Historical mailing list - systemsfarm
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:49:23 -0700
    Hi listee's My 85 Vanagon has the forward folding rear seat, but I would like to convert to the weekender bed package. Can...
  • Re: sliding rear window for transporter
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 01:50:37 EST
    ...ventilation, open it and stick lumber into cab for long loads, if you have a tilt, easy way of getting from cab to bed...
  • Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 18 May 2005 09:57:11 -0600
    ...The upper bed is hard enough with the mattress on it, to sleep on; it's REALLY uncomfortable without! A "quality problem", though ;>) bob
  • Re: AC blower--access w/o dropping AC?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:22:54 -0400
    ...It's an '84 Westy, AC over the back bed, complete with cracked formica fascia. Sounds like it has to come down. Any typical...
  • Re: Van Alert stolen van in BC
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:51:03 -0700
    ...That is along with it being spotted you might be comfortably asleep in the bed. >>> >>> Eric >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Jul 16, 2021, at 8:24 PM...
  • Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 11:41:04 -0700 (MST)
    ...I will send you part# if required. > > I believe the original request was concerning the bed cushion that can be > placed on top of...
  • Re: Weight limit of Popup camper.
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Sat, 4 Jul 1998 06:33:10 -0400
    ...I have had no problems with this setup. >Also, what weight can the upper bed hold in one of these things? I'll second...
  • Re: Different Models
    Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
    Fri, 3 May 2002 14:23:44 -0700
    ...no stove, no cool jump seats, nothing special except the rear and center seats fold down to make a bed. ( the model that I...
  • Re: Top replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:56:43 -0800
    ...Has a molded bed area to account for roof curvature and a 2 piece bed fold out. Looks like a credible way to go...
  • Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Tue, 22 May 2007 19:42:01 -0400
    ...Many 2wd Westy owners will balk at loosing the rear bed or ground clearance. I personally can definitely get over the bed thing. I...
  • Middle seat
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 00:04:37 -0700
    ...PS The bed can be used without removing the seat...very practical for one-night camping when both beds are needed and it's...
  • Re: Location of online Westfalia pop top conversion directions......?????
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:07:05 +0200
    ...Mainly, what the bed looks like, and if you have to cut the standard hole in the roof, or if you could cut it...
  • Re: Propex heater question
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:12:06 -0700
    ...It does put out good heat - but if the bed is > open, > I find the heat sits under the bed and doesn't get...
  • Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:31:18 -0500
    ...On Feb 4, 2008 8:41 PM, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > What do you mean "went to bed with Chrysler" ? > I...
  • Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:44:21 -0700
    ...This makes it far easier and quieter to close the door while sitting on the bed/bench. Here is a photo with ruler included...
  • Re: Thanks to the BusFusion gang
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:02:07 -0400
    ...So...are you coming to say hello? Driveway, tools, coffee, company...beds if needed. Sorry I didn't see the Providence part earlier... Yours...
  • Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:02:10 -0700
    my '82 westy just had "wallpaper" . I upholstered it and padded with foam some years ago. Same with all the other panels, now they...
  • Re: No Clutch....
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:27:14 EST
    ...that small horn pad also , owners manual is in german and it is a factory SC with a westflia wide bed later mark d
  • Re: nice '91 westy in atlanta FS
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:09:41 -0500
    Mmmm, pricey cat bed. <EG> Did I ever mention that I hate pictures of Westies in snow? Happened to me once on a once...
  • Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 19 May 2009 06:43:54 -0600
    ...to cook dinner on, a sink to wash the dishes, a nice bed for the night, and mini ice cubes for you cocktail? ;-) Richard
  • Re: poptops
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 Feb 1995 16:06:28 +0800
    ...How the heck do you climb up into the bunk bed? Do you step on the stove? Sort of jump? What? Ron
  • vw's fs in ny area
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 06:34:40 -0700
    ...82k, seats 7, fold down table and bed, a/t, am/fm/cass, p/l $5900 516-868-6500 516-379-5946 86 westy...
  • Parting out '80, '84 Westfalia Campers
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Jun 1998 03:05:16 EDT
    parting out '80, and '84 Vanagon Westfalia poptop campers both full campers with propane stove and fridges, bed, cabinets, swivle seats, tables,sink, ext...
  • FS 87 Syncro GL in $6500
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:32:23 EDT
    1987 Syncro GL w/ Weekender folding bed. Blue in color. Owner/mechanic rebuilt transmission himself. PA title. Minor seem rust near the door. A...
  • Wanted: side tent for 1986 Vanagon camper
    Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
    Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:31:26 -0300
    ...Cheers, Dan DJ Landry Bedford, Nova Scotia Canada 1986 Westy
  • FS new toy
    Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:32:30 -0400
    ...In the back is the folding bed. Im asking $800 It is located in westerville, ohio. if interested email me or give me a...
  • rear seat foam
    Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
    Sat, 23 Jul 2005 21:41:39 -0700
    I'm going to be reupholstering the rear fold down bed on my '84 Westy, and I measured the current foam at 3" I...
  • Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 4 Feb 2008 15:25:46 -0800
    ...Damn the VW bean counters! They said they couldn't sell enough of these niche vehicles so they went to bed with Chrysler. http...
  • Re: Z-Bed
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:34:51 EDT
    In a message dated 10/5/08 12:05:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > but you gotta let me know...
  • Re: Trim Levels
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:54:04 -0800
    ...Some people mistake the GL vans (which have rear seats that fold into a bed) as Weekenders. The true Weekender HAS a poptop but...
  • Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
    Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
    ...in a normal vehicle!) Now, while camped I can lay in bed and control the radio/tape/CD changer, changing from one mode to...