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• child seat restraints
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:17:11 -0700
  Hi - We use (and swear by) the Britax Roundabout car seat. Good to 40# or so, designed to be both front and rear facing...
• Re: Bench seat storage access
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:40:06 EDT
  ...annoying since we have two kid's booster seats belted down on the back seat that I have to remove and reinstall each time...
• jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 12:13:16 EDT
  ...oem factory vanagon jumpseat w/ mounting hardware and seatbelts. add to any westy or van behind front pass seat. great for extra passengers, or...
• Need Weekender Rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Sun, 2 May 2004 13:25:35 -0700
  ...I also have a nice folding seat and folding middle seat to sell that fits vanagons without the side table. Rex Merriweather www.stunttrumpet...
• jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 14:01:49 EST
  ...oem factory vanagon jumpseat w/ mounting hardware and seatbelts. add to any westy or van behind front pass seat. great for extra passengers, or...
• jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 17:44:05 EST
  ...oem factory vanagon jumpseat w/ mounting hardware and seatbelts. add to any westy or van behind front pass seat. great for extra passengers, or...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:21:51 -0700
  ...can help me purchase the appropriate car seat for my >toddler who has outgrown her rear facing infant seat. I drive a 86 Westy
• Another Vanagon Stolen In Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:35:21 -0700
  Not mine https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4595828582.html
• Re: 70's camper engine questions from a potential newbie
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 10:53:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...There is no wall behind the passenger seat. If you get a bus with no wall behind the passenger seat, all you'd need...
• Re: Attention KMart Shoppers-generic cup holders
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 19:58:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Another way to look at it is if you where sitting in the front passenger seat and let your left arm hang down your...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 08:30:27 -0500
  Well I've owned 3 Saabs and been in more then my share of volvos and I would say the Saab seats are better...
• Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:43:11 -0400
  ...And, I’ve used >>> both the two seat and single seat on the rails for extra seating. >>>> >>>> My grey seat fits the same rails...
• Re: Swivel adapter for sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:43:59 -0400
  Gosh, I was wondering what in the @#!? VW was thinking when they welded the swivel seat brackets to the front seat mounts in my...
• Re: conversion to Swivel chair
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 8 May 2002 16:57:22 -0700
  ...All you do is remove the seat, weld on the new swivel and put the seat back on. Really that easy. But there are...
• Re: Cleaning Interior Question...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:14:14 -0400
  I've remover the seats, and carpet. Hose them down, thru power laundry soap on them, scrubbed, hosed again and sun dry. I think...
• Re: SewFine Seat Covers for '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 16:28:26 -0700
  I wrote: > >>I just finished installing a set of SewFine seat covers in my '81 Westfalia a >>couple of weeks ago. First I ordered...
• Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life Drivers seat swivel / table
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:47:33 -0700
  Hey all, I wanted to ask this to the group since I have not yet installed my seat swivels in the syncro conversion I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Aug 2007 - Special issue (#2007-942)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:04:22 -0700
  ...Get the seat area damp with a sponge and spray the 409 right on the spot and use a soft brush on it. Wet...
• Re: Third seatbelt?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 23:17:15 -0400
  ...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Jun 2, 2016 11:05 PM, "Marc Perdue" <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote: > Anybody ever put a third seatbelt in...
• Re: Seat Options
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:26:30 -0800
  I'm quite sure Stacy meant: "Recaro seats." As I have seen them in his Vanagon. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Nov...
• Middle seat stuck down
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:48:25 -0700
  Hey gang, A few days ago I laid the seats down to haul some t-posts (metal fence posts) and the p/s middle...
• Re: Front seat swapping
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 23:47:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is it possible to swap > the driver's seat cushion with the passenger side cushion. I'd like to > even the wear. > Thanks > Neal...
• Re: For Sale - Birmingham News
  Historical mailing list - Ken Polk
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 21:19:18 -0600
  ...56K miles, seatbelts. Full power, Air, > > pop-up camper, sleep 4-6, $7,500. 205-733-0664 or 205-987-2710. > > > > Damn good asking...
• Re: westy middle seats for sale.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 23:04:29 EST
  In a message dated 98-11-25 12:21:05 EST, Ari@OLTECO.com writes: << How does a two person seat "increase your westy...
• Re: 86 Syncro Double Cab for sale
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:50:25 -0700
  Ooops, Another one (this one's in Seattle). http://ep.com/js/mi?ad=340858 New stock paint (Blue); great body and interior, bench...
• Re: Seats
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 11:59:14 EST
  In a message dated 2/12/00 11:24:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, Zcoop1@AOL.COM writes: << Does anyone know if newer seats...
• WTB Middle Seat for '84 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Mick Forstag
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 23:27:17 -0800
  ...I'm interested in buying a used middle seat for our '84 Westfalia camper. Are these to be found? We've got the fridge...
• Question about Weekend Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Tue, 1 May 2001 08:04:03 -0700
  ...Those of you with Weekender rear seats that fold down - when folded, is the seat level with the rear floor of the bus, or...
• Re: Back on list - NVC question for Seattle people!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 04:06:33 EDT
  Robin, There are a bunch of REI stores in the Seattle area. Go to REI.com to see what they carry and their exact...
• Seats in Redwood City
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:23:47 -0700
  Hi - I spoke to somebody last week about picking up a 2 person bench seat in Redwood City, CA. I lost your number and...
• Re: 2 person middle seat avail
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 1 May 2008 07:43:57 -0400
  ...2 person middle seat avail > > > > > > Someone in LA has an ordinary 2 person non-folding middle seat for > > > sale. > > > Pretty proud of it too...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:07:25 -0500
  ...Installing a rear facing seat out of a Carat behind the front passenger seat will allow someone to ride with the kids and take...
• Re: Middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:13:59 -0500
  ...If you don't > then you are going to have to cut two grooves in the floor, buy a seat with > seat tracks and...
• Re: Removing Driver Side Swivel
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:11:17 -0600
  Jeff, there was a recent post stating that the seats that come with a swivel equipped van, are narrower, so you don't sit...
• Re: 78 Westy: Green plaid seat fabric
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:13:10 -0800
  David Brooks wrote: > I am trying to locate some of the "lovely" 70's era bright > green/olive green/yellow-orange/black plaid seat...
• Re: Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 9 May 1999 18:24:28 -0400
  > Now, how do I get the drivers seat completely out. I checked Haynes, > but all it shows is bending up a lock tab to...
• Re: Middle Seat sliders
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:15:21 EDT
  In a message dated 8/10/00 5:49:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kayakjr@juno.com writes: << I found a miidle seat, with...
• jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 13:24:34 EST
  ...OEM vanagon factory vanagon jumpseat w/ mounting hardware and seatbelts. add to any westy or van behind front pass seat. great for extra passengers...
• New VW Van
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:58:38 -0500
  ...Very sweet looking! The rear area appears to have a modular track seating system, allowing the captain's chairs to be easily adjusted. The...
• Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:16:16 +0000
  Eric, just so you know.  One seat is easier to move because grey is a lighter color than brown. Dave B. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Vanagon favorite part.
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 16:37:54 -0700
  ...I like stiff seats. Look at Porsches or GTI > seats, they are stiff hard > racing seats. They support you. Not like those big > comfy...
• Re: Front seats...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 08:53:26 -0700
  On my '85, the tilt and slide controls are in different locations on the two seats (driver's = left and right / passenger's = both...
• vanagon parts in colorado springs, co
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:59:37 -0500
  ...Picked >up a set of Vanagon front seats for $25 that are in very descent >shape. In any case, there are two jump seats...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 10:45:42 EST
  ...Any ideas of seats that would > button up without too much re-engineering? I know the stock seats are > pretty good, but, as I...
• Adding some cabinetry, any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 31 May 1999 17:56:43 -0700
  ...I know this will make back seat access more difficult, but it won't be worse than a nine seater. Here I am considering...
• Re: looking for wolfsburg jump seat female wire seat belts and suggestion on mountin
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:36:54 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a set they want to > sell? > > Also, any creative suggestions on making my own floor mounts for > these jump > seats? I...
• Re: What? Not Air Conditioning?!?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:08:19 EST
  ...These had the rear facing seat fixed to the floor right behind the driver's seat (like a Wolfsburg Westy). The a/c unit...
• Re: BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:28:20 -0800
  ...So, i retained the stock seating arangements but had a rear seat that could face forward or fold flat. There is no real reason...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:35:13 -0700
  I have a carpet for covering them but my samba post was about the seat tracks. Rob At 6/29/2011 11:37 AM...
• Re: purchasing advice
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 16:29:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Vanagon GL Syncro, 1986, 87, 89 7 passenger, GL "nicities" like front seat armrests, middle 2 passenger seat. Most have "Weekender" rear seat that...
• Re: Aux battery removal
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 11:09:21 +0000
  ...I couldn't get the seat to swivel. I > > > guess I could remove the passenger seat and see what's different. The > > > Bentley and...
• Re: Problem installing a baby seat - resolution (for now anyway)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:52:46 -0900
  Per the NHTSA rules on safety seat installation it is acceptable to take the female buckle end and twist it several full rotations to...
• Re: Vanagon seat replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 19:01:01 -0700
  ...Vanagon seat replacements? >> >> All: >> >> I have Routan seats as our front seats. Just remove the tracks from your >> original chairs. Then fabricate some bars...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:15:12 -0600
  ...had 6 vanagon love seats and 1 85single center capts >>chair >>never a complaint from any of the attendees about uncomfortable seating.. and >>I...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 17:25:01 -0800
  ...I can't see a way to do it (the right way) without dropping the tank, which is why my jump seat is still...
• Re: bolt needed for seat rails
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 15:46:22 -0700
  ...bolt needed for seat rails No, but thank you for the offer. Its the one that holds the seat bottom to the frame rails...
• Re: dirty, dirty seats clean again
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:31:46 -0800
  ...That is the filthiest seat I have ever seen. Well done. If you are looking for covers that will protect your seats as opposed...
• Carat Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  04 Jan 1996 19:17:19 EST
  ...The interior layout was unusual; club seating. Two rear facing seats backed up behind the driver and shotgun seats. The usual three person bench...
• EV Jumpseat Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 11:15:29 -0500
  I have a 93'MV weekender with the removable passenger side jump seat. This seat is loose when attached to the vehicle. It appears...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:56:39 EST
  ...seat covers >In a message dated 2/22/00 4:22:40 PM, todd@LARKBOOKS.COM writes: > ><< Are there front seat covers made for...