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  • flat6 camper
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:57:25 -0500
    This would put a lump under the bed nearly as big as the lump in yer throat.. I'm sure it's fun to...
  • Re: Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:56:46 -0600
    ...that bed had more lumps on it than Michael Spinks and the driving experience was anemic handling, anemic engine. I ran away as fast...
  • Vanagon to Campmobile conversion
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:45:53 -0700
    Hey volks, Me '86 Vanagon has an ECM (?) mounted below the z bed (now removed) on the starboard side of the engine compartment, fwd...
  • VIN for Unca Joel
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:01:34 -0500
    ...Someone had removed the kitchen equipment and installed a full-width bed. It had a few other interesting modifications, like a carburettor. Lying in...
  • Re: Upper bunk weight limit?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:19:29 -0700
    ...Which right now is between 1030 and 6 in the morning. > >> >> They get the bottom bed, we get the top (less risk of rolling...
  • Re: Bed "pads"?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:45:11 -0700
    ...They work well, roll up > as they are made for backpacking or fold in half & store behind the > upper folded bed when the poptop...
  • Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:22:56 -0700
    ...Rear cabinet, lower Z bed (wider front than rear), poptop and upper bed, three person rear bench and two rear-facing jumpseats. >> >>> Date: Thu...
  • Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:22:19 -0500
    ...the closet and upper storage need to be > removed before upper bed can come out. That in itself doesn't doesn't > seem like...
  • Re: Bed liner paint suitable to paint on new gas tank?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:53:14 -0800
    ...Or for that matter know what kind of > > > > > paint was used. > > > > > > Would bed liner paint be suitable as a top coat? Is there a...
  • Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY ??? IN ONE WEEDEND ??
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 13:04:25 -0700
    ...Another issue is the "bed rail" this is a very thin piece of metal that forms a "ledge" that supports the rear plywood bed...
  • RE: Subject: Westy Q's
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Tue, 18 Oct 94 15:44:14 PDT
    ...out cot for one and from '74 on there is a bed up there that will fit two. Additionally, the window and the screen...
  • MV Seat Interior from Eurovan on EBAY item#452671490
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 19:52:18 -0700
    ...However, a good > cleaning wouldn�t hurt! > > > The rear seat can fold into a bed, and the other two seats are > positioned backwards. Unfortunately...
  • Westies: Extra storage and better sleep!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:30:26 -0800
    ...Those of you (most of you) with the standard contoured rear seat could really benefit from the extra bedding! Sleep tight! -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle...
  • '87-'91 full westy rear sofabed/cushion grey on samba.... practically free
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:14:53 -0500
    ...VW Classifieds - westy 1991 rear seat bed grey with cushion SO NICE_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1257742) _http://www...
  • Dvd system up for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:16:32 -0700
    ...move forward when in the rear seat and backward when in bed.. The dvd unit itself was never used in my config only the...
  • Re: Air Mattress or Foam Pad?
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:32:02 -0500
    Yes, it is like a heavy-duty, extra-cushy thermarest made to fit the Westy bed. Very comfortable. Maggie On Mon, Jul 20, 2009...
  • PAZ VW's
    Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
    Tue, 11 Jul 95 11:43:58 -0500
    ...The ones that actually put the whole car/van on their bed. Put the van on the truck, and drive the truck wherever your...
  • Vanagon Interior for Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:00:49
    ...Blue cloth front seats Blue cloth middle seat with split fold-down seatbacks Blue cloth sofa bed Carpet All interior panels No rips - good...
  • Re: buses for sale ... Alabama
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 96 08:54:27 +0100
    ...conditioning, front and rear heat, rear seat folds > into full size bed, roomiest mini van around. Exterior in great > condition, never wrecked, burgundy paint...
  • FS: 1987 Syncro Vanagon 4WD
    Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:30:41 -0600
    Weekender package includes great bed, granny gear, and trailer hitch. Recent head work. Clean desert vehicle - zero rust. Please see http://www.tinaja.com...
  • Re: Gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
    Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:00:49 +0000
    I do not have a westy (I have a Wolfsburg with the table, removable rear-facing seats and fold down bed), but for the...
  • WTB: Stove face
    Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:03:29 -0700
    ...Any help appreciated, Drew 83.5 Westy [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Bedford;Drew x-mozilla-html:FALSE url:http://www.bomb-proof...
  • To table or not to table
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:00:16 -0400
    ...Drew Bedford <drew@BOMB-PROOF.COM> Subject: To table or not to table When I bought my Westy, it came without the front table...
  • Re: Fold-down bed latch release won't
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 3 Dec 2001 12:11:02 -0800
    go from the backside. Take the pad out from above the engine compartment, and use a coat hanger or a stiff wire to fish...
  • Re: FW: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 23 May 2002 18:02:14 -0500
    ...What the hay you think they put that bed in there for. Stan On Thu, 23 May 2002 15:40:31 -0700 Sean Garrett...
  • insuring your Westy in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:58:52 -0300
    ...Cheers, Dan Bedford, Nova Scotia Canada
  • FREE: blue 3-person rear bench in SF / also brown fronts
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:30:48 EST
    ...This is NOT the kind that folds into a bed. Also some early velour brown houndstooth seats. Fabric worn but seat is quite serviceable...
  • Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:18:20 -0700
    ...and me and my honey all layed out on the > rear bed.. it'll end up soundin better than the living room in the...
  • Re: coolest vanagon in the US for sale...
    Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 08:49:43 -0700
    ...I'll bet it has a chrom disco ball over the bed, flourescent lights in the wheel wells and a sound system that irritates...
  • bears burgling for food?
    Historical mailing list - alan sinclair
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 23:42:53 -0700
    ...How do list members handle this problem? How do we keep bears out of our '81 westie bedroom? It wouldn't be fun to...
  • poptop flip piece
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 08:18:07 -0700
    ...the previous owner discarded a piece of the poptop bed. its the BOARD that flips over. they also removed the HINGES. but i have...
  • Re: LVC - Just ugly enough to be appealing - Suzuki X-HEAD
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 09:49:07 -0500
    ...Jake there was no camper in the pictures but article mentioned units that can be placed in the bed - one for camping, rescue, and...
  • Re: full width blue Zbed in Oakland PNP
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:16:52 -0800
    That is the very best seat/bed combo ever. ONLY found in 1984 Wolfy passenger model. I see the jail bars were still there...
  • Re: Shipping from Idaho to California
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 22 May 2008 06:45:24 -0700
    ...I transported some bedroom furniture from CA to WA and made an easy $250 which more than paid for my fuel. (I was driving...
  • Re: Alaskan trip planned with our cat questions
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:50:09 -0700
    ...Have a cushy bed in one corner for him to curl into and snooze, and carpet the rest so he can roam and pace...
  • Re: Upper bunk weight limit?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:59:29 -0500
    ...Which right now is between 1030 and 6 in the > morning. > > They get the bottom bed, we get the top (less risk of rolling...
  • Pedro's pop top conversion
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:35:59 -0800
    ...http://www.westfalia.be.tf/ For those who are wondering, a factory type upper bed can be installed with the rear A/C unit...
  • Re: You know you are a Westy owner when....
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:03:03 -0400
    ...getting out of bed in the morning - you think a 5 foot drop is natural > > 2. all the clothes in your bedroom closet hang...
  • Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:27:55 +0000
    ...More open space, a nice big fold-out table, and a rear cabinet, but with a full-size rear bed. Joe T. '85 Wolfsburg...
  • Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY ??? IN ONE WEEDEND ??
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 14:09:31 -0700
    ...It is possible to add the full upper bed with cushions without using any of the roof metal from a donor and without turning...
  • Re: dimensions of the Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 9 Jul 2024 06:31:57 -0400
    ...I found one on line from Amazon for about $200.00 on sale that looked good and might even fit under the back bed...
  • Re: Truck Bed Liner
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:34:59 -0500
    ...I had remembered a post where someone had used truck > bed liner paint on their Vanagon. I didn't have major rust damage but...
  • Re: bathtubs
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:20:17 -0500
    ...COM> wrote: > "If you are talking about the bottom fold out bed, ok. > > But, those two people would make for a tight fit!" > > It...
  • Think The Vanagon Battery Can Be A Pain To Get To?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:08:48 +0000
    ...I think I may just go back to bed.... Jeff Jeff Stewart
  • Rear seat removal
    Historical mailing list - Milt Schullian
    Fri, 14 May 2010 00:44:09 -0400
    ...The bench seat is a fold-out bed. Is this an easy job, or a spring loaded nightmare to put back in place? It...
  • 89' Westfalia Middle Seat For Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 09:11:04 -0500
    ...looking for the optional middle (i.e.between rear pull-out bed and front seats) seat. Saw one this weekend for sale in the...
  • Should you own a VW bus? /f
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sat, 21 Mar 1998 00:32:00 -0500
    ...http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwquiz.html I know it's Saturday already, but I haven't gone to bed yet. :-) -Karl ___________________________________________ Karl...
  • Re: I'm picking up my 99 Eurovan Camper on Sat
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 12:15:14 -0400
    ...Maybe I'm getting old, but that price still reminds me of at least two bedrooms & a garage. BOB - WA4RRN '85 GL
  • Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Tue, 25 May 1999 17:20:37 -0700
    At 04:04 PM 25/05/99 -0400, you wrote: >OK, Bj�rn!!! This is the best thing I've heard of in a...
  • 83 air cooled
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:26:42 -0700
    ...It is complete but would require a flat bed trailer to haul it. The right front foot well is pushed into the tire. Walt...
  • To table or not to table
    Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:25:14 -0600
    ...Drew 83.5 Westy, Utah [text/x-vcard] begin:vcard n:Bedford;Drew tel;work:(435) 513-1300 x-mozilla-html:FALSE url:http...
  • Re: What is a wolfsberg anyways?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 2 Dec 2000 19:25:01 EST
    ...Some folks confuse having the "Weekender-style" folding bed as an indication of Westy Weekender which to my knowledge only came as a Wolfsburg...
  • Re: orginal Continental tires
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 24 May 2001 16:37:18 -0500
    ...concerned that they are fifteen (15) years old? > > Dan > > 86 Westy > Bedford, Nova Scotia Be careful about high speed driving at high temperatures. I...
  • Re: water tank key
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:33:19 -0400
    ...on how to get the water tank open if you don't have the key? DJL DJ Landry 86 Westy Bedford, Nova Scotia CANADA
  • Westy vs. Vanagon body strength?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sat, 23 Mar 2002 07:55:48 -0800
    ...large hole in the ceiling of a Vanagon and pop a bed and pop-top on there, you have greatly weakened the body integrity...
  • Re: door for westy above-bed storage
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:19:55 -0500
    << FINALLY some who's on my side ! Exactly how I feel. Why do you want to condition the air ????? >> It keeps the cat alive...
  • and now, something completely different: Last Ride
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:08:41 -0600
    ...part of me thinks it's a bit odd looking, with the camper bed folded down and the casket back there. and part of...
  • Which direction do you sleep?
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:16:39 -0600
    OK, this is a somewhat silly question, but which direction do you prefer to sleep on the lower bed? I have used both ways...
  • Re: Solid Lifters
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 07:16:42 -0400
    ...car without loosening the heads? > >Mike Brenner > >84 Westy >98 Subaru Legacy GT >86 Subaru GX10 Turbo >81 Toyota 4X4 Long bed >93 Saturn > > > >
  • Re: Looking for 8 passenger options
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:53:00 -0400
    ...Why not find one that does not fold down into a bed .One that has headrests.Use it in place of the 2 bucket...