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• Re: Adding a baby seat to my Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:58:20 -0700
  If your baby is still in an infant seat then assuming you have the usual (non-roller) lap belts in your Vanagon Westy you...
• There are 2 different brown velour interiors in 84-85 Westys?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:45:15 -0700
  ...BUT the the center velour panel through the seat cushion and the seat back cushion on one is a kind of zig-zag pattern...
• Re: seating layouts for weekenders, & mattress deck replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:36:59 -0700
  ...The center seat faces forward - don't know if it could be reversed or not - the backs of the seat will fold forward somewhat...
• Need Seat Belt Extenders ...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 17:41:22 -0700
  ...These crates are designed to be secured in place on a vehicle seat using the vehicles seat belts. In our case we wanted to...
• Re: New Seats and carpet kit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:16:42 -0700
  ...And I thought installing tan captain seats in my '81 were a big improvement! (which they were) Those seats look very form fitting. Will...
• tall folks seat catch/slight fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 22:25:51 -0700
  ...sometimes I drive with the driver's seat beyond the last detent, by accident. Makes for interesting motions during braking. --------------- You can cut additional...
• Re: My back seat won't open
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 22:37:04 -0700
  ...My back seat won't open Has anyone else ever had this problem? The back seat on my westy weekender won't open. The...
• Re: [vanagon] Rear seat head restraints (headrests)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:20:35 EST
  ...remove your front seat headrests and you can see what they look like. ps, i have a bunch of headrests for sale if anyone...
• Re: jump seat for camper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:02:36 -0400
  ...The back of the seat locked on to a bracket that was mounted on the back of the front seat pedestal. The bracket is...
• Oopsie! Correction (was:1962 timing help)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:22:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The driver's seat, if you're part of the Empire On Which The Sun Never Sets. Passenger seat only for residents of other...
• Gray Jump Seats
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 12:24:06 -0400
  Good day all - I would like to change the GL seating arrangement of my "new" '88 to the rear facing jumpseat layout of a...
• Re: Wanted:mechanic in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:43:51 -0700
  ...mechanic in Seattle Mirror mirror on the wall- who's the best mechanic of them all? I'm in Seattle and I'm looking...
• How do I remove the middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 09:39:46 -0700
  ...He wants to remove the middle seat, but doesn't know how. I lack the middle seat, but have the floor tracks. Since I...
• Shoulder Belts, Booster Seats, Infant Car Seats... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Wilma Quan
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 21:11:26 -0700
  ...I know I need to install a shoulder belt and will need to bolt down some tether anchors somewhere behind the rear bench seat...
• FW: Re: Seattle newspaper ad for Vanagon service
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:08:19 -0600
  ...Seattle newspaper ad for Vanagon service If I get all three "Parts Repair and Love" do I get a free 'cigarette' afterwards. ;-) David (dsl82westy...
• [vanagon] bench seat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 17:41:23 -0400 (AST)
  I have the rear bench seat FS cheap, '87, blue/grey plaid panels. VGC, no tears, no stains, very minimal wear. Will throw in...
• WTB: Seatbelt Latch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 16:46:07 -0400
  Hi, I need to buy a seatbelt for a rear-facing theater seat in my '90 Carat. Actually, I only need the "female" part...
• Re: wire thingys on '87-'91 vanagon front seatbelts??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 15:45:30 EST
  ...the little wire things at the bottom of the front seatbelts, where they are bolted to the floor.. anyone know? >> seat belt buzzer most...
• shameless plug for custom vanagon seats
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:48:07 -0800
  Sorry,No link for my auction on ebay.Custom seats avaliable on ebay moters-cars and parts-vanagon. One always sees the same kind...
• Re: FS: Carat Interior
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:00:17 EDT
  ...Carat? I have the panels, > narrower bench seat, table, seatbelts, etc. > > > > I am north of Seattle. > > > > for those of you on the east coast...
• Vanagon rear-facing jump seat "stands"
  Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:48:03 -0800
  Has anyone heard of or know where I can find a type of "stand" that will hold my folding rear-facing jump seats when...
• Re: FS; Removable single seat
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:33:04 -0500
  ...Gray seat. Black base. US models (85s) always seem to have the tan seat with brown base. On Jan 16, 2007, at 11:11...
• Re: Seattle mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:29:37 -0700
  At 10/31/2008 04:57 PM, Jeffrey Olson wrote: >I was in Seattle for the first time in 8 years and drove by...
• FS: Vanagon swivel seat base
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 08:12:14 EST
  I have two swivel seat bases for sale. $65 for the pair includes shipping. Justin
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Engstrom
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:57:14 EST
  I have had VWs SAABs and the best and most comfortable are Volvo seats...
• Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:02:05 -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: Vanagon Middle Seats
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 28 May 2003 18:09:45 -0700
  ...It did have the GL interior with cloth seats, and access to the rear seat seemed just fine. I'd have bought it if...
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:01:29 -0600
  ...Was late last night. > > Looking now, gap is *also* present, bed folded to seat position. > Regardless, gap is at driver side of rear seat...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:37:06 -0500
  ...SO when he takes > his seat out the tracks are not covered. > > alistair > > > > > > On 29-Jun-11, at 10:37 AM, pickle vanagon wrote...
• couple of other LiMBO things ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 14:38:26 CDT
  Vanagon Seat Covers LiMBO has made arrangements with aftermarket seat, carpet and headliner supplier, SEWFINE, for a 10% discount for LiMBO members. They have...
• Re: LVC tip for Luggage bag and seat organizers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2015 06:59:07 -0700
  ...Price of the cargo roof bag is $19.00 and the Seat back organizer’s > are just under $5.00 each. the seat back...
• Re: 2 person middle seat avail
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 1 May 2008 07:01:24 -0700
  ...you have to slide > the seat out to open the fridge. who cares. minor inconvienience. slide the > seat out and it doubles as campground...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:15:34 -0500
  ...Once the seat was slid into the van, another set of bolts went through the seat rail into the van rail. I can't...
• Re: cleaning seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:55:54 -0500
  better yet, just use some cheap seat covers and change em every year. Clean the van regularly and freshen with a product such as...
• Bus Seats??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Tue, 13 Jun 1995 21:25:55 -0500 (EST)
  A couple of questions about bus seats. First: Looking for seats for my 1971 pop top. If I want to keep my wife happy...
• Re: [Re: Middle Seat Mod - Vanagon GL (rear seat and seatbelt question)]
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:34:53 EDT
  ...specifically the westy > style full width rear seat/bed w/ mattress and GL style middle seat that > folds > forward.) >> > > > that's not a "wolfy...
• Re: front captain's seat question
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:51:03 -0400
  I have a set of blue seats that are in good condition, with arm rests. If interested, I am in NJ. I can't...
• Re: Westy Front Seatbelt Extension/Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Wed, 23 May 2007 17:37:49 -0700
  ...Now I need to find another set of rear-seat lapbelt buckle assemblies. My back seatbelts are only marginally useful with the short buckles...
• Re: Seat Belts - short people pay attention.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 00:58:53 -0500
  ...But, seat belts across the jugular is not a desired or recommended use of seat belts. The condition can lead to sudden separation of...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 23:41:22 -0400
  Even wonder why the back seat of a brand new Golf with THREE rear headrests and TWO front headrests make the back seat so...
• Re: Plastic seat track inserts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 14 May 1999 07:14:13 -0400
  You will find the seats will raddle without these. They will hold up find it the seat in lubed properly. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4...
• Re: Captains Chairs in my Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:11:49 EST
  ...I now find that (duh) the outer seat armrests >interfere with the door mounted armrests. Do I need to go back and get the...
• Re: Carat table not fit w regular rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 12:51:08 -0500
  Lee, What was the problem with the installation of the Carat table and the regular rear seat? I am contemplating putting the table from...
• Re: what other marque's seats will fit the vanagon seat tracks?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:29:44 -0500
  ...Slip this into the seat under the cover, but on top of the support springs... The BMW shop where I used to work used...
• Re: For Sale: Rear shoulderbelt seatbelts for vanagon westy - easy install
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 23 May 2002 12:15:12 -0400
  ...Rear shoulderbelt seatbelts for vanagon westy - easy install for sale: vanagon westy OEM VW right rear seat shoulderbelt assembly.. retracting shoulderbelt..complete kit.. easy...
• Rear Facing Seat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Franklin Wood
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 15:30:39 -0400
  Wanted to post that I am trying to part with a rear facing seat. It was in a 1993 Eurovan MV. I am not...
• Re: Capt. chairs for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:50:44 +0000
  ...This does seem to be true of the brown and beige seats. A little over a year ago when I bought my '84 Westy...
• Z-bed, sofa bed, bench seat????
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:30:15 -0700
  What is the difference between these creatures?� I recently purchased a 1987 Vanagon Syncro GL.� This is a passenger van with a rear seat...
• Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life Drivers seat swivel / table
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:02:30 -0700
  ...I used the driver seat swivel once or twice when I first bought the vehicle back in 1989. Since the steeling wheel is in...
• Re: Converting a Wolfsburg to a Full Camper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Evans
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:07:02 -0400
  ...Coleman 2 or 3 burner Propane Stove Coleman 12V Cooler (fits nicely behind driver's seat or between the front seats) A storage box...
• Re: Seat covers
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 12:09:56 -0800
  ...I searched > and searched, then stumbled upon SAGAZ Seatcovers. 800-327-8351, > 503-292-1602. These seatcovers are not just your average, generic > seatcover...
• Re: Swivel Seat install into a passenger Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:29:27 -0400
  Remember that the seat is part of the crash protection system. In even a mild rear end collision of 10Gs, your 200lbs becomes 2000lbs...
• Replacing seats
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Wed, 23 Oct 96 16:28 EDT
  I have two front seats from I think a 78 Westy. Is there any easy way to install them in a 74 Westy or...
• seat help needed
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 25 Sep 96 18:14:44 EDT
  Hey all, Today I tried to recushion the passenger seat in my '78. Only problem was, I couldn't get the damn seat out...
• Camping supplies near seattle
  Historical mailing list - David Prager
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:34:58 -0700
  Robin, There a number of discount sporting good dealers in the Seattle area. Very close to the airport is a large shopping area called...
• BACK BENCH SEAT "free"
  Historical mailing list - PNC Allen
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:57:49 -0400
  ...non-recline(folding) back bench seat two large pieces, bottom seat and back rest. tons of other stuff still available from 84 vanagon... not...
• Re: Can the front seats be reversed?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:42:27 EST
  ...If you mount the > passenger seat in the driver's position the lever for adjusting the seat > track position is in close proximity to...
• Re: FW: Subaru Engines (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sat, 29 May 2004 09:31:52 -0700
  -----Original Message----- <If I recall correctly, the "four seater" designation gave Subaru some kind <of import or tax break. Two of the 'four" seats...
• Re: Porta poti humor
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:36:43 -0800
  In all seriousness I considered getting one of those self-contained potties but I wanted a seat/console between the two up front. The...
• Re: Westy foam replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 23:25:55 -0700
  ...ha ha. >> The new foam *just* allows the seat to return to seat position >> and lid to open. The seat lid brace is put...