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  • Parts wanted--SF bay area
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Sat, 8 Sep 2001 23:19:48 -0700
    I am looking for a later brown or tan interior with the Weekender-style bed rear seat, and perhaps the other seats as well...
  • The "NEW WEST", have a look...
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 01:52:36 -0400
    ...And no bed in the upper part!!!! Cheers, Ben http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/
  • Anybody have a 85 on westy parcel tray?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sun, 18 Apr 2004 17:59:42 -0700
    ...I need the parcel tray that goes along the inside of bed rail drivers side in the pop top. 85 on has a bent...
  • Re: Pop top screw/bolt sealer?
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:07:35 +0000
    Pierre, I used bedding compound, available at a boat store, like West MArine. This is what my boating friends use for fitting through the...
  • Re: Newbie considering purchase of 88 "Transporter"
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:41:34 EST
    ...the 6ft bed works out well.. just my size since i'll prolly be buried in it LOL :<)
  • Ford "Westy" on Ebay item 120195986793
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:14:05 -0800
    ...fold down rear bed, kitchen on drivers side etc. Big thing I don't like is not as much height with top down as...
  • Re: Vanagons For Sale/Phone Number Correction
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:27:05 -0700
    More than just the "Z" bed was furnished by Westfalia; the front seats would have been, since they share the same frame, padding and...
  • Re: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:59:38 -0700
    ...I completely agree with Stuart! I did this with my Westy bed, and it was > easy. You can do it!!!! > > Julianna > 1990 VW Vanagon...
  • Vanagons For Sale, Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:56:38 -0700
    All of the Wolfsburg models from 84 on had a fold out bed made by Westfalia. There are 4 different versions of this bed...
  • Re: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 25 Aug 2014 19:13:29 -0700
    ...Z-bed cushions interchangeability? I have an 81 west with worn out cushions and covers. Looks like I could just find something in better...
  • Re: flip out side tables...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Mar 2003 16:04:21 EST
    ...The only catch is the table > has to be in the full upright position for him to use the bed/bench. Looks > stock when...
  • The Rust Crusade
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Mon, 20 Sep 2004 18:50:42 -0400
    ...I ground off the coating, cleaned it down to bare metal, coated with rust converter, and painted with truck bed liner. I am gradually...
  • Re: sliding rear window for transporter
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 00:12:44 -0800
    ...My Doka has the optional cable stays which allows the tailgate to remain in the position horizontal to the bed. This also is a...
  • Tin top camping
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 12:18:04 -0400
    ...All I have is the fold down bed in the back. I know there was a child's cot as we'll. we had...
  • Fw: Great waste!
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:00:26 -0500
    ...They totaled a Bug, a Vanagon Kombi, a Double cab, a Single cab with a canvas bed cover, and the killer of all a...
  • Re: PORTABLE TOILETS
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:14:04 -0800
    ...It will last three to five days of normal camping (I have the smaller version that will slide under the bed). It is heavy...
  • Re: --- where are you living??? ---
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 26 Oct 1996 11:02:44 -0500 (EST)
    ...Massachusetts, South Dartmouth (right on the ocean), near New Bedford (famous whaling port - mentioned in Moby Dick) What year is your van: 1993 EuroVan...
  • How much for a TriStar Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Thu, 24 Apr 1997 21:58:58 +0200
    ...It has 6500km on the odo, Fondmetal alloys, aluminum sides on the bed. My dealer says about 15000$, is it to much, car is...
  • Fw: Diesel Westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Brady
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:33:42 -0800
    ...writes: > > << 1982 VOLKSWAGEN POPTOP VAN, 4-speed, DIESEL engine, > fridge, sink, bed, stereo cassette, xlnt condition > $2650 503-777-0698. Portland, Or Location: Portland...
  • Re: Open container (alcohol) law & the Westy????
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Wed, 4 Nov 1998 21:23:54 -0500
    Steve - Heck, I had a hassle with a cop over the Bud Light cans bouncing around in the bed of my '76 GMC pickup...
  • Paint: inside and out?
    Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:52:07 -0600
    ...Major hassle or mild annoyance? Gracias, Drew 83.5 Westy, Utah [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Bedford;Drew tel;work:(435) 513-1300...
  • vanagon on ebay
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 14 May 2001 23:01:19 -0400
    ...put that engine into a westy and still have a level bed. I try to keep up on all the possibilities for engines into...
  • <FREE> to a good home... 3-person benches in SF
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 05:44:56 EDT
    ...This is NOT the kind which folds into a bed. Comes with folding armrests between the passengers. Oh yeah. Located in San Francisco. BenT...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 22 Feb 2005 to 23 Feb 2005 - Special issue (#2005-170)
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:38:06 -0800
    ...flat6 camper This would put a lump under the bed nearly as big as the lump in yer throat.. I'm sure it's...
  • Re: Saw this on BAT today - 1968 Voklswagen Bay Window Double-Cab
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:17:37 -0700
    ...What's a� custom tilt? the rear pickup bed cover canopy and frame.
  • Re: Bus Depot Rear Sofabed Kit
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:01:43 EDT
    ...98553 > > Or am I better off looking for a used Z bed? > > (For an 86 Vanagon) > > Kevin > Valdez, Alaska > too bad your not closer...
  • Early Westy ceiling
    Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:43:28 -0500
    ...that the factory installed on the drivers ceiling and the rear bed backsides. it is all falling off in sheets. what have the list...
  • Re: Safari Trek
    Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:50:57 -0500
    ...Do they come with the second bed that lifts up >- we have two children? Also, can you tow a small car/jeep behind it...
  • Re: Stretched Vanagon with rear A/V Computer lounge
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Fri, 11 Dec 1998 16:04:15 -0600
    ...But I wanted to minimize conflict from lower bed use while another enjoys this space. That precluded placing rearward facing seats on the motor...
  • Re: Trim Levels
    Historical mailing list - Greg K.
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:54:00 -0500
    ...Trim Levels The "weekender" designation refers to a rear seat that folds into a full size bed, and was offered in GL, Carat and...
  • 1984 Westfalia camper van for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jerry Gibbs
    Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:57:32 +0000
    ...Swivel front seats; pop-up top w/bunk bed Back seat folds down into bed Curtains in good condition, includes front and rearprivacy curtains...
  • Re: Rapture Texture Coating-Go Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:59:32 -0500
    ...He is having the bed interior sprayed with bedliner that is colored to match the paint color of the car. Very cool, I had...
  • Re: Out of storage!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 5 May 2013 21:33:06 -0500
    ...The upper bunk doesn't seem to clear the roof anymore >> when unfolding the bed. One corner is catching on the roof. Is my...
  • Re: There once was a dog...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:26:12 -0700
    ...In his post he mentions grey velour for the seat portion of the bed - what more might you need? On Mon, Mar 30, 2009...
  • Re: starting to wonder if
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:10:55 -0700
    ...entire repertoire of musical ability is > contained in the native musical beds of an apple computer > > which is to say that anyone of us...
  • Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
    Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:42:38 -0600
    ...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: Friday Fw: The good old days...
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 7 May 2004 21:56:47 -0400
    ...But remember to look your best > > when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is > > welcoming without being obvious. If you need...
  • Re: Westfalia Pop Top, Luggage Rack and Vanagon Roof Skin For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:30:30 -0500
    ...This is the entire top that has > the > pop top hinge mounting plates, bed rail, etc as installed in a Vanagon > Westfalia. Also included...
  • 85 Weekender For Sale $600
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 01:45:54 -0500
    ...It is a brown Weekender with rear seat/bed, poptop with bed, one rear facing seat behind driver (with storage underneath), 4 speed, new...
  • Re: Passenger Vanagon wanted
    Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
    Sun, 27 May 2018 09:59:10 -0700
    ...Inside it looks like Weekender (rear facing jump seats, rear bench that folds into a (full width) bed), table. Perhaps this is what Canadian...
  • WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
    Sat, 16 Jul 2016 10:44:01 -0400
    As we're putting my camper back together I've been going over all of the cabinets & hardware. I'd like to find a...
  • Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:26:05 -0400
    ...This > install and location works great if you're like me and like sleeping on the > lower bed of your Westy. > > Check it out...
  • Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:16:25 -0700
    Well lets not get carried away.... ;) Neil. On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 7:17 PM, MICHAEL H <vwdash80@yahoo.com> wrote: > hey - you...
  • Re: Doka Trailers
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Sun, 5 Aug 2012 17:31:52 -0400
    Not as neat as a Doka bed trailer but this one I picked up A few months ago is perfect. Small,lockable, and dry...
  • Re: We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days...
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:36:22 -0500
    What beautiful Country! In the 2 camp pics, is that a bedroom dresser I see? My wife takes the kitchen sink -- hope she doesn...
  • Re: 5 cyl Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Jun 1995 19:01:16 +0100
    ...This doesn't sound like a very feasible retro-fit, especially if you still want to be able to use yer bottom Westy bed...
  • Re: baja trip - dates?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 21 Jun 1995 07:39:20 -0700 (PDT)
    ...sleep on the floor!). > > So how many will fit in your bed? Ummm... that depends on how drunk we get. ;) -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73...
  • Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:28:05 +0200
    >I was looking for new pad that covers the engine and completes the lower >bed in my Camper. Any suggestions? Try to get a...
  • Re: What is a Westy Weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Fri, 08 Nov 1996 14:51:13 -0500
    ...Vince, My understanding is the Weekender is a GL with a fold down back seat that makes a queen size bed. It's not...
  • A tall problem
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 08:39:23 -0600
    ...But, I'm 6'4" and have a hard enough time with motel beds being too short. I'd be interested in comments from...
  • sighting of van
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 28 Aug 1997 16:30:46 -0400
    ...weekender package(rear facing second row, rear seat folds down to bed, table in between 2nd and 3rd rows). has a desmnd's sticker...
  • Re: Pix of custom Westy fridge cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 12:07:26 -0400
    The "yellow thing" is a "step" up to the upstairs bed! My daughter loves it. At 08:49 AM 8/13/98 -0400, Robert...
  • Fs: 87 4WD Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 15:43:26 -0600
    172,000 miles, very clean, trailer hitch, great weekender bed, many options, recent head work, $6800, Southeastern Arizona Please see large pix and full...
  • I need a pad
    Historical mailing list - Roy R. Johnson
    Thu, 3 Sep 1998 11:28:54 -0800
    I need to purchase the pad located behind (over the motor compartment) the back seat that completes the bed in my '87 GL weekender...
  • Re: Wolfsburg parts into regular Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Fri, 19 Mar 1999 02:51:37 EST
    ...it hard to believe that VW would manufacture two > different z-bed/seat widths, but apparently so! This is so. I have an 88...
  • Westy Syncro questions...Weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Brian J White
    Sun, 20 May 2001 19:14:52 -0700
    ...I assume these arent full campers? So they have the bed but not the stove or refridgerator? What exactly is the difference? If it...
  • Looking For a Winter Project?
    Historical mailing list - Tracey
    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:15:25 -0400
    ...Good body (came from Florida) Engine runs, needs some tuning Rear bed folding seat, table, and bench seat Childs hammock in pop top No...
  • Re: Making love
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Sun, 1 Dec 2002 10:48:47 -0700
    ...the book, keep in mind that a Westy has two double beds. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Dorm" <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM> > > is there...
  • Anyone try THIS stuff on their LP Tank?
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 12:50:49 -0700
    This stuff sounds perfect for our LP tanks, i was looking for a paint-on truck bedliner and i found this "Won't crack...
  • Re: It's a Beautiful Day in America!...
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:12:51 -0400
    ...We can also usually predict when we will need the flat bed....How much more reliability do we want? >> Thanks for that, Dennis. You...