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• A Bench seat up front?
  Historical mailing list - daniel hansen
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:36:19 -0700
  ...I want to install a z bed seat up front! I like the loven I get from my wife of 11 months and "I...
• Re: removing z-bed for upholstering
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 17 May 2017 11:31:59 -0700
  This is what i did when i recovered mine. I recall threads here, or on wetwesty list, regarding foam quality. Would suggest getting best...
• Re: Forwarding scam letter for the list!! Vanagon sellers beware!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:03:20 -0400
  ...ENQUIRIES...........................81 Vanagon with z bed $1500 > > > Goodday, > > Johnson Thomas by name, I am an international bussines man who deal in > exporting and impoting...
• FS: tan weekender /Z bed sofabed and cushion - fits all passenger vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:58:05 EDT
  need to unload some of the bigger stuff that is taking up room in the garage.. just got one left, this is in tan...
• Re: turbo diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 07:27:37 -0700
  That and the 100 foot modified deck lid ruins the z-bed, and makes it VERY noisy for passengers. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Bus Depot Rear Sofabed Kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:57:46 -0800
  ...partnumber=98553 > > > > Or am I better off looking for a used Z bed? > > > > (For an 86 Vanagon) > > > > Kevin > > Valdez, Alaska > > > > too bad your not...
• Re: Adventurewagen question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:45:44 -0700
  ...in otherwords, what Vanagons had prior to Z-bed rear seats. that can involve a seat bottom that needs to be removed to get...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:10:45 EDT
  ...NET writes: > Hi All, > Just what is the difference between a Z Bed and a Sofa Bed? > thanks, > the same as the difference between...
• Re: 88 GL z bed lower drivers side bracket
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:20:02 -0500
  Alright, thanks for the confirmation. Now I will go about some way of adding a nut back there. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at...
• Rose Parade Pasadena & the Vanagon with a Z-bed
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:45 -0800
  I was looking at the maps and reading on line about the Rose Parade. Pasadena is around a 17 hr drive from here. With...
• Re: What poweres blue Vanagon in LA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 13:47:09 EDT
  ...SOmeo f our vans even have Z-beds. Do you Z? Z in famous BenT
• The cross bar under the rear bench seat GL
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:24:55 -0700
  Anybody ever cut this bar away? I believe it keeps both sides of the z bed mechanism in synch as you pull the seat...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:51:37 -0400
  Here's a page from the '85 brochure: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/85wolfsburgedition/page4.jpg A Distinct feature is the rear...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:26:40 -0400
  In a message dated 7/16/2015 2:18:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sailingfc@dslextreme.com writes: My understanding is that VW...
• Re: Deschutes Brewery Video
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:45:07 -0400
  I think you guys are forgetting that the Z bed in the 7 pas GL's is larger :) just saying, Tony On 4/13...
• Re: Bed foam
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 09:58:21 -0400
  ...I noticed that the bed cushions in the trailer seem > to be 4” similar to the vanagons z bed. > Has anyone bought bulk foam...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:02:59 -0700
  ...room was ok but I was not able to put the "Z-Bed" out with the seat like that. The bed works with the...
• Re: Air matress in a 7-pass.?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 01:40:53 -0500
  ...Harvey wrote: > I wish my Vanagon had a Z-bed but it doesn't. Has anyone removed the rear > bench back and stuffed a...
• Re: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:41:43 -0700
  ...25, 2014 5:29 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Z-bed cushions interchangeability? > > I have an 81 west with worn out cushions...
• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:01:23 -0700
  Check all the seat belts... mine got stuck like that because the seat belts were in the way for the bed mechanism to me...
• Has anyone tried to relocate a Gas Heater?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 18:07:33 -0400
  ...Alternatively, I've heard of auxiliary heaters that go under the Z-bed, anyone have information or experience with these? This isn't just...
• Re: Z-bed - weekender sofabeds for sale
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 22:09:13 -0700
  It looks like you have a collection! Awesome! I am hoping to make my Vanagon into a weekender with bed & such. This would be...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style bed?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:40:22 -0400
  ...model without > even wing > windows or fiberglass bumpers) came with a Z-bed/sofa-bed, then I'd > be quite > comfortable saying they ALL...
• More FREE Vanagon Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 27 May 2007 16:37:41 -0400
  ...from 85 7 Passenger Z-BED type. Back Bench seat in Blue cordaroy Velvet From 84 7 passenger Z-bed type Still in van...
• Re: westy interior?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 01:37:43 EST
  ...I have found a tan z bed but i want to wait for whole set up, even a poptop, i saw the web site...
• Re: new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:23:38 -0500
  ...I have a full size Z bed. sink, heater, fridge, and table to eat at. The cabinets he made himself from wood and the...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:32:36 -0400
  What most people call "Weekenders" are actually Wolfsburg edition Westfalias from 85-86. Full width bed, rear cabinet only, rear facing seat, fold-up...
• Carat/wolfsburg interior for sale (w/ side table and rear bed)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 May 2012 13:07:11 -0400
  ...includes both the plastic wall panels w/ cupholders and flip out side table and all hardware and the rear Z bed frame and kickpanel...
• Re: rear seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:07:48 -0700
  ...a bed. > > and starting in most 85's there's the Z bed rear seat. > is that the one you have ? > and you want...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:58:55 -0500
  ...Return home and suggest to your wife (after shaking has ceased) that you purchase a z-bed to install into Gringo, or simply suggest...
• What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 7 May 2001 14:50:03 -0700
  ...so large in fact that I had to remove the rear cushion and unscrew and remove the Z-bed to get it in. Total...
• Seat cover recommedations.. also Z beds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 23:34:08 EDT
  Hi Everyone, Just put in some new seats from the local pick a part. Really comfortable and the arm rests are a nice touch...
• Re: looking for custom camper advice
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:38:55 -0600
  ...It will allow you to use the full sized Z-bed also. If you are unfamiliar with this setup visit the AW yahoo group...
• Re: Z-bed installation instructions
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:24:07 +0100
  Just some ramblings about the Z Bed, from one warped perspective. I would often go to the zproducts.com site and dream about having...
• Re: Vanagon Lounge brackets
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:16:22 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On Sep 21, 2023, at 12:06 PM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote: > > My original z-bed mechanism that clicks...
• weekender interior FS ( wasRe: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:20:40 EST
  ...to the hinges? Has anyone attempted this conversion using existing seats? > Z-beds are no longer available. > > i have some vanagon weekender and carat...
• Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Goff
  Tue, 8 May 2001 09:28:03 -0400
  ...so large in fact that I had to remove the rear cushion and unscrew and remove the Z-bed to get it in. Total...
• Re: 1989 Bluestar with tons of upgrades for sale
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 22:47:16 -0500
  ...A true > "Z" bed is a conversion from a fixed seat into a convertible bed. > > > > Rant off > > > Stacy > > > > On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 21:09:01 -0500
  ...If anyone has or knows of a place to find a rear bed/bench, rock and roll bed, z bed or whatever, please do...
• Re: Seat cover wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:32:26 -0500
  ...I think it might be easier to find a later model z-bed and recover it. well i think mark meant "weekender" as in...
• Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle.
  Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:51:47 -0300
  I have a z-bench (pretty sure that's what its called) from a 1990 Donor Syncro, to replace my other bench, which just...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:16:10 -0500
  ...Ladies and Vanagons > > I have a regular GL w/ a z-bed. It's been my experience that ladies, > upon first impression, like Vanagons...
• vanagon parts for sale..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 02:44:58 EST
  ...any vanagon -westy side windows, with screens, fit any vanagon -rear Z-bed cushion, tan -full length middle seat from 9 pass vanagon, fits...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style bed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:05:47 -0700
  What I've noticed is that most 85's and up, that are passenger models, have a Z bed - the 32-across rear seat...
• Vanagons For Sale/Phone Number Correction
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:22:45 -0700
  ...Lots of non-Westy Vanagons came with Z-beds, tables, and rear facing seats. The primary confusion seems to come from the two uses...
• Re: Rear Seat Belt
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 07:26:09 -0600
  ...the non-z-bed seat is headrest ready, the z-bed one is not. thanks to all the replies to my original seatbelt post...
• Re: Z-bed installation instructions
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 16:56:23 -0400
  Wow! What a prompt reply... Yes, I've seen this page but not much can be understood from the photo. I need the complete...
• Re: doka rear seat ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:56:47 -0800
  ...the rear seat? one from a GL passenger van without the z-bed or one from one with? im looking to use the rear...
• westy interior?
  Historical mailing list - Chad and Jen
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 22:26:13 -0700
  ...I have found a tan z bed but i want to wait for whole set up, even a poptop, i saw the web site...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:14:59 EDT
  ...most 85's and up, that are passenger models, have > a Z bed - the 32-across rear seat folds fully out to bed, and...
• Re: Vanagons For Sale/Phone Number Correction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:13:09 -0700
  ...The "Z" bed was made by Westfalia (hence the Westfalia tag) but the van isn't a Westfalia "Conversion". Vanagon owners, as a group...
• Re: Zee Products, anyone remember them?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:41:27 -0500
  ...remember the name of a company the used to sell a Z >Bed conversion kit for Vanagon passenger vans that did not come with...
• Re: Z bed photo anyone?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 13:43:20 EDT
  In a message dated 10/24/02 12:25:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, maxjoyce@IPA.NET writes: > I've had my back seat...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:39:11 -0700
  ...Is it possible at all to fit the >>>> Z-bed to >>>> the syncro? I don't want to do much in the way of...
• Weekender vs. Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:19:57 -0400
  ...Does it fold forward, does it pull out like a "Z" bed on the older buses or what? The reason I'm asking is...
• Re: Zee Products, anyone remember them?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:55:44 -0800
  ...Zee Products, anyone remember them? My '84 GL had the Z Bed kit and the curtains from them. It was really neat. I should...
• Re: Vanagon to Campmobile conversion
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:59:09 -0700
  ...Mark Neil2 wrote: > Hey volks, > > Me '86 Vanagon has an ECM (?) mounted below the z bed (now removed) on the > starboard side of the...
• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:59:39 -0400
  Hi Bruce, I don’t know, you seem to be in contention as well! I’ll tell you though life is better with a...
• 82 passenger Vanagon for sale...New Motor...Asheville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:03:55 -0500
  ...It has a z bed in it so that you could just add curtains and do whatever. The motor is a new rebuild. You...
• Rear Seat Re-installation question.
  Historical mailing list - Harry Rosenblum
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:54:59 -0400
  So I took the rear Z-bed out of my 1990 L to fit a large cabinet in the back for transport. I had...