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• Re: wire thingys on '87-'91 vanagon front seatbelts?? MYSTERY METAL?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:16:38 -0500
  Chris, My seat belts are threaded through those things (91GL) and I always thought that they just spaced the belt forward so that it...
• swival seat mechanisms for sale!...was:Re: Anyone fabricate swivel seats ?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 23:17:41 EST
  ...Anyway I know there are a lot of size ball bearing swivels out > there to adapt into the vanagon seats. I have made a...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 12:25:13 -0800
  ...The seat has storage underneath - >think cabinet with pad on top and back rest. It has an ice box instead >of the fridge, a...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:23:13 -0600
  ...Passenger seat swivel base is loose > > > > How do the welds look that hold the swivel to the old seat tracks? You > > could be suffering...
• Re: Middle Seat Graveyard
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:33:55 -0600
  On Sep 20, 2010, at 1:26 PM, Jeff Palmer wrote: > I think Jeff you might have a brown velour seat from an 85...
• Re: Westy Captain Chairs
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:35:49 -0400
  The swivel seats can be difficult to turn if the nuts that hold them down are too tight. The way to remedy the situation...
• Seattle shop
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:09:37 +0000
  I am in Seattle after driving from Boise yesterday for10 hours. This morning my 85 west has a rattle from the engine and is...
• Re: Seat Swap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 17:02:20 -0500
  > Any possibility 1982 Westy seats can be fitted into 1976 Westy without modifying > anything? As I recall, 1976 was a split year. Later '76...
• ? re: jump seats ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 13:47:55 EDT
  ...1/ Does anyone have a pair of jump seats complete with mounting hardware for sale? 2/ Since I do not like to reinvent the...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:38:53 EST
  ...With all the bloody seat combinations, I can never keep track!) >> yes, you can mount a single jumpseat behind the front pass seat. chris
• more vanagon parts For sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:19:04 EST
  for sale: -misc vanagon wheelcovers and trim rings -vanagon windshields -2 person westy middle seat -3 person passenger middle seat -2 person bench front...
• Re: Does anyone make an after market seat warmer?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:41:27 -0700
  ...Just put it on the seat to use. On Thursday, November 13, 2003, at 09:06 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Does anyone make...
• FS: tan capt. chairs/front seats w/ armrests..fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:22:32 EDT
  ...chairs/front seats w/ armrests, tan velour..foam padded, comfy. fit all vanagons, nice upgrade for early westys w/ the straw and wire seats...
• Trade middle seat in SF ? Have Blue. Need brown.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 21:33:52 -0700
  Hi, I have a BLUE middle seat from an 85/86 Vanagon. Looking for a BROWN middle seat from similar to fit into an...
• Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:07:54 -0800
  ...chair) you just have to make a bracket so the seatback is > > supported. ie, with that seat, you can now fit 5 people in...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:50:47 -0700
  You can swivel the seat all around. There is not enough foot/leg/knee room for adults to be happy with it turned facing...
• Re: AC under rear seat?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:10:40 -0700
  ...But, a doka cab is much smaller > > and the rear seat is right behind the front seats so it's probably not a > > good...
• Re: Swivel Seat install into a passenger Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:19:49 -0400
  ...I DO make it a practice to >un-recline the seat back so it's sticking nearly straight up; it >just BARELY clears the...
• (fwd) FS - '90 Vanagon Carat Rear Facing Seats
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 09:41:56 -0500
  ...FS - '90 Vanagon Carat Rear Facing Seats > > I have the rear facing seats and all hardware from a '90 Vanagon > Carat. I do not...
• new seat covers needed
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:22:04 -0800
  ...The front seats are in pristine condition thanks to the PO and his sheep-skin covers. But the back seat has been starting to...
• Fifth Seat Mount Needed
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 11:24:01 -0400
  I just purchased a front seat from a junkyard ($25) that I plan to use as a fifth seat in my Westy. Problem is...
• Re: how do you get old bubblegum out of velour seats?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:23:08 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> > > does anyone know how to get bubblegum off of velour seats? a friend of mine > discovered a...
• Cabinet suggestions needed
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:06:14 -0700
  ...It was a standard passenger van, I have removed the middle and rear seats. Replaced them with the weekender package (fold down rear seat...
• Re: dirty, dirty seats clean again
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:50:36 -0700
  ...That is the filthiest seat I have ever seen. Well done. > > If you are looking for covers that will protect your seats as opposed...
• LF: Transporter front bench seat (want to make 8 passenger van!)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:59:10 -0400
  Hello all, I'd like to make my van into an 8 passenger van (currently 7) as we need another seat for family vacationing...
• An interesting approach to mounting 'other than stock' seats (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:57:48 -0700
  ...I then mounted the tracks and frame for newer, comfier seats to the "dummy" frame (I have been partial to Honda seats- they are...
• Re: '86 Doublecab on ebay..in PA.. one day left..at $4500 now..
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:35:00 EST
  ...as far as the drivers seat, its a recaro seat..that seat is probably worth $200 right there.. this truck is a 6 pass...
• Re: Weekender panel removal question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:46:50 -0700
  ...Back seat does need to come out. IIRC, the seat latching posts and seat bolts run through the plastic panel as do the seat...
• Re: Winter Camping (with dog)
  Historical mailing list - Sheri
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 20:32:54 -0800
  ...So, my 50lb Alaskan Husky gets herself in a position to fit on the seat. I thought about reclining the seat, but it doesn...
• New Swivel Bases WAS: Re: Westy swivel seat plate SOLD
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:13:01 EST
  I import swivel bases that bolt over your existing seat tracks. I got a couple of sets in to try out and they seem...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:54:52 -0500
  Just replying with some more information on this, still trying to track one (or two) of these seats down. Here are some better photos...
• Re: Eurovan seats in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:53:02 -0400
  I have installed the front seats from an EV in my '91 GL. They recline much more and give better lumbar support. The ones...
• Re: swapping middle seat for rear-facing seats
  Historical mailing list - James B Robinson
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:39:39 -0700
  ...On Mon, Jul 29, 2002 at 02:06:52PM -0400, Ben T wrote: >> How hard is it to swap the middle seat in an...
• Re: Pro Tip - Vanagon Seat Belt Inertia Reel
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:20:20 -0500
  ...This is how all seatbelt mechanisms have worked since they first installed inertia reels in production vehicles (since around 1972 or so). Mike B...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 21:10:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...These seats are located direclty behind the driver and front seat passenger and have fold-up bottom cushions like theater seats. Upholstery on these...
• Re: adding a jump seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:02:59 -0500
  I would put the bolts in the floor first, if you are planning to locate the peg feet of the seat in the heads...
• Re: Pass front seat bed or other 3rd bed ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 22:00:11 -0700
  ...However, >> taking out the seat is tedious and creates a storage problem for it. >> >> If the back of the passenger seat could be made...
• Re: Front folding jumpseats project
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:36:05 EST
  ...We happen to have a Nissan King Cab pickup, that has the fold down seats behind the front seats. I'd like to Keep...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:43:53 -0400
  ...I have a double bench seat that I’ve installed on the tracks in my 85 Westfalia. How should I secure the bench seat...
• Re: Air bags & VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 15:59:54 -0800
  ...Now I don't know what state "not secured to the front seat" defines, but if it means the seat was not attached by...
• Re: WTB - 84 Westy D/S Seat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:01:25 EDT
  ...chair seats.. why dont you just slide some capt chairs w/ armrests in there? i have quite a few pairs... foam padded.. alot comfier...
• Westy Middle Seat help
  Historical mailing list - Southard
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 19:53:31 -0400
  Last weekend I picked up a primo middle seat with tracks from Raul (thanks). Although Reinhardt is out of service right now, I haven...
• Re: Have a Seat
  Historical mailing list - George Becker
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 07:37:05 -0700
  Rodney Woten wrote: >Greetings all!!!! >I've noticed all of the talk about jump seats, extra seats, tracks and the=20= >like=2E This...
• FS: vanagon westy middle seats...and front capt chairs too
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:39:35 EST
  i have some 2 person middle seats w/ seatbelts and rails. these will mount in any westfalia. colors are grey or tan. simple mod...
• SEAT Car
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 18:18:05 -0400
  I'm just catching up after a while away from the computer and saw the post about the SEAT cars. Yes, I have seen...
• Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:35:06 -0700
  ...It looks like the syncro seat will bolt right into the 84, no problem. But the Syncro lacks (I think) the threaded holes to...
• Re: Swivel Seats
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 23:36:17 -0400
  ...It raises your current seats about an inch or so. Watch your local junkyards. _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 85GL...
• Motor Home Seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Stapleton
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 20:48:06 -0500
  ...13 to March14 has an item marked "Motor Home Seat" Description (with Picture) Full size bucket seat with adjustable mounting base-fully reclining-Made...
• Re: seating conversion question...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 21:51:53 -0500
  >What would it take to convert a '90 GL to a Carat seating style, with >the removable jump-seats? >Are the mount points for...
• Re: Can the front seats be reversed?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 18:13:17 EST
  In a message dated 2/26/03 5:05:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, spons23@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > My driver seat is much more...
• Re: Neoprene Seat Covers
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 23:20:24 -0600
  ...Neoprene Seat Covers >Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:44:41 -0500 > >Has any one found any Neoprene Seat covers that can fit my...
• Re: 2nd row seat reversal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:17:09 -0500
  ...My daughter drives a 1986 Vanagon (Scooby Mystery >Machine) and would like to reverse the 2nd row seat so that it faces the >third...
• Seat from an '82
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:38:29 -0500
  Hey - we just purchased some really nice seats from an '82 to put in Patty's '78. I got them installed and all is...
• Re: Bench Seat Lock Box Install
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 07:36:40 -0800
  ...Secure, lockable > storage space for large items like cameras, lenses, laptops and purses etc. > > http://texasvanagons.com/bench-seat-lock-box/ > > > Abel Longoria
• Re: Seat Options (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:29:40 -0500
  ...Recall seats . Buy the adapters and they bolt right in . There is a price to be comfortable . Recall seats? LOL not sure id want...
• Sourcing seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 21 May 2012 17:13:02 -0400
  I'm looking for two lap seat belts for the rear bench seat on my 90 Westy (Northern Virginia, if it matters). Really only...
• wierd vanagon seat... anyone seen one of these??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:33:07 -0500
  ...VW Classifieds - Vanagon single seat middle seat_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1213838) _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: 84 vanagon bucket seats
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:02:02 -0600
  ...wrote: > has anyone had seats repaired and reupholstered ? does anyone do this type > of work? > I like my seats but they are worn out...
• Re: Seattle Westy FS includes Frydae Freudian funny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:51:39 -0700
  ...Seattle Westy FS includes Frydae Freudian funny > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1774322089.html > > > > body in good shape with original _____ > > > > Good one Dr...
• Re: Shift rod boot? and seats
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:52:45 EST
  In a message dated 3/23/01 12:44:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, steph@USWEST.NET writes: > I'm assuming that the seats...