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Re: Can you swap 82 and 87 interior?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:41:43 -0800
...Heck, you can install Westy benches in there too if you want. Somehow, I think you are talking van benches. If you specify your...
Re: wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:49:56 EST
...these vans had black carpet too. > > anyway i am looking for the rear bench from one of these for a > project. > the GL one...
2 person bench
Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:48:41 -0700
...2 person bench In a message dated 10/14/03 3:26:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pbryson@EXTREMEZONE.COM writes: > I'd like...
Re: LVC I'm driving a Porsche 911 from Toronto to Phoenix starting
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:50:24 -0700
The seats are pretty flat, kind of like a split bench more than "buckets" - they don't recline though.........are you sure they were...
Re: FS: Middle bench seat for free
Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
Sat, 5 Feb 2011 18:17:50 -0500
...Dave O On 2/5/11 3:43 PM, "David O'Bryan" <dnd.obryan@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a middle bench seat that...
Re: Back bench latch
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 8 Aug 2019 21:05:12 -0400
...what size are the two nuts 10mm?) that hold the back > bench latch mechanism in place in the bulkhead beneath the seat? > > (The latch...
Re: looking for a single extra seat or bench
Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:16:23 -0700
...HW> Hi, HW> HW> I am looking for a slide in seat or bench for my '86 Westy (brown HW> interior). Any pointers would...
Re: ANOTHER FREEBIE Weekender MIDDLE bench
Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
Fri, 20 Jul 2001 19:10:07 -0700
...ECHOsmurf aka ECHO aka Michael --- Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I have another gray Weekender 2-person middle bench that I...
93 Eurovan parts wanted for a friend
Historical mailing list - Pedro dos Santos
Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:14:54 -0000
...1- bench seat front trim 2- bench seat cushion 3- bench back rest cushion 4- fluorescent light (left) 5- reading lamp (hight roof) 6...
Re: master cylinder
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:46:56 -0700
...I bench bled my MC by securely placing it, NOT clamping it, in vice so I could push cylinder in with a piece of...
Re: Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 02:34:13 EDT
...Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two) >> its the same middle seat as used in all 7 passenger vanagons. theyre not hard to find. all...
Re: Side panel modifications?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 01:40:13 EDT
...You can use a regular bench with the folding sidetable w/o th eplastic and old wide bench but you will not be able...
Re: Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:32:20 -0400
...Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle. > > > I have a z-bench (pretty sure that's what its called) from a 1990 Donor >> Syncro, to...
Re: Adding another seat to a westy thread
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:21:45 -0800
...I'd like another seat in addition to the folding bench seat, without having to modify the Westy camper interior storage and kitchenette. Thank...
Re: Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two)
Historical mailing list - James Fritz
Sat, 5 Aug 2000 05:58:57 -0500
...Westy Middle Bench Seat (Seats Two) JordanVw@aol.com writes: >no, but the rails from the pass van can be added. Chris, When adding...
Extra seats for children
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Mon, 28 Apr 1997 23:06:59 +0100
VW Caravelle Child Bench As promised several weeks ago here is the description of my children's bench seat, which increases the GL's...
Re: 3rd party z-bed
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:56:14 -0800
...3rd party z-bed > >> was there not a 3rd party product to turn > >> your standard bench seat into a bed? > > > It was http://www...
Re: `87 Middle row bench seat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:36:01 -0500
...Fortunately when I bought my '85 GL in Kenai, Alaska, years back - the PO was considerate enough to take the middle bench seat out...
Re: Coolant under rear bench carpet
Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 09:58:45 -0500
...Coolant under rear bench carpet > Date: Sunday, January 05, 1997 9:24 AM > > Check the recent archives about this common Vanagon problem. I went...
GRAVEYARD FOUND!!! (was Re: Middle Seat Graveyard)
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:53:37 -0400
...The 3-person bench is too wide, and the 2-person bench would likewise be too wide for a bay westy. Happy Trails, Greg...
Re: secure storage?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:26:46 -0700
...There >> must be a way to lock the bench seat like Gregor did, w/o having an >> exposed lock visible from the outside?? A...
Re: Bench seat padlock advice?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 19:36:36 EST
...writes: > Does anyone have advice for adding a padlock to the bench seat? I > bought a hasp lock & padlock from home despot, but it...
Friday: Let it Snow......
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:09:58 -0800
..... only on my work bench. Link to image of my work bench: https://tinyurl.com/ya2l6bra Ya, when snow blows sideways, it will get...
WTB: 2 headrests for Westy benchseat????
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 10:44:14 -0700
...is there such a thing as headrest for the Westy rear bench/seat?????? Just ordered a set of three point seatbelts for my 87...
WTB: 2 person bench
Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
Tue, 14 Oct 2003 12:16:24 -0700
I'd like to find a two person bench that I can occasionally use in my Westy. I am under the impression that this...
Re: Panorama version of T3 Icecream meeting in Copenhagen
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:57:29 +0200
...1 back bench and 1 middle bench in brown "nappa".<br> And<br> 1 back bench+ 1 middle bench + 2 front seats...
Re: Foam rubber source for bench seat
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:50:25 -0500
...Foam rubber source for bench seat The most knowledgeable person I know to ask, when it comes to upholstery and/or foam, is Jonce...
Re: Some potentially stupid actions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 5 Nov 2010 08:39:13 -0500
...I've tested this on a > bench blowing out the flame plenty of times. the warning in the camper manual is about driving, not...
Re: bench seat storage
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:54:02 -0400
...gerry.vanagon.com> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Re: bench seat storage No Shit. I understand that you lift up the seat...
Re: How to install the Westfalia sliding bench?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:24:03 -0700
...I actually have two benches a brown and a grey. > > > > In order to fit I took off the arm rest that would have gone...
Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 21:39:43 -0800
...Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed FWIW, this is a deal at 3x the starting bid (which would almost cover the...
Middle bench for sale, cream or gray
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:06:57 -0400
I have two middle benches for sale, one cream and one gray. Price is $17= 5 each and they are located in Los Angeles...
Re: Battery Light
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 11:38:29 -0500
Hi Scott, Indeed, this vanagon has buckets up front and two 3-passenger benches in the back. It's a great people-hauler, esp...
Re: 2 seat bench install/removal
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:05:56 EDT
...Would any of you who've installed and removed the middle bench (2 seater?) > repeatedly, tell me the average time it requires. This is...
Re: back bed headrests
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 16:46:24 -0400
Rear bench headrests are easy to add.. just procure a set of back seat headrests (including the baseplate behind the cushion) from any JY...
LF: Transporter front bench seat (want to make 8 passenger van!)
Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:59:10 -0400
...Has anyone ever used the transporter bench seat in a standard van (84 7 passenger GL)? I know they sold vans as 8 passenger...
Re: Rear Speaker upgrade
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:12:49 -0400
...Rear Speaker upgrade I put a pair of Sony 6x9's in the front of the bench seat in my westy. Don't know...
Re: How to install the Westfalia sliding bench?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:22:53 -0400
...I actually have two benches a brown and a grey. >> >> In order to fit I took off the arm rest that would have gone...
Re: Will Vgn middle bench seat fit Westy? (was: Jump Seats)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:20:30 PDT
> On a similar note, can the middle bench seat from a regular Vanagon be fit > into a Westy? At quick glance, it looks like...
Re: Keeping the fridge lit thoughts, experiences.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 12:34:46 -0400
<snip> I Have a 88 westy that the fridge will stay lit when the fridge is out of the van on the bench but...
Re: Foam rubber source for bench seat
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:57:02 -0500
...Hi folks: > > Was just quoted nearly $200.00 for the rear bench seat (foam only) for my 89 Westy, which seems very high to...
Re: bench seat storage
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:44:15 -0600
...Glad I could humor you, >> "JordanVW." Thanks for the outstanding input. >> >> Scott >> 85 Vanagon >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >>> >>>> I have an 85 weekender with the fold-down bench...
Re: new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 06:53:34 -0800
...At least 4 are full width in the bed/bench part. Any of these can be easily added to empty interior. 80,81 Westy...
Re: back seat, '91 camper
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:52:22 -0700
...The Westy bench bolts primarily to the floor. Whilst the typical Weekender bench as found in Non-Westies (not to be confused with Westy...
Re: Front bench seat? VW thoughts
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 11:08:43 -0700
At 8/14/2004 02:08 AM, I wrote: >I was wondering if anyone had turned their bucket seats into a bench seat >in...
Rear bench seat: Weekender?
Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:22:14 -0600
...of some sort) that attach underneath the cushion of the rear bench seat. I can lift the front edge of the seat up about...
Re: WTB EV jump seats
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 12:44:28 -0400
...have >the bench and want to convert to the jump seats. will trade the >original bench. > >cheers >jim catterson >91 syncro >93 EV gl...
Re: spare tire part needed for splittie
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 May 1996 03:25:30 -0400
I am looking for a plate that holds the spare tire into the well of the bench style splittie bus. I believe that it...
Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:27:38 -0500
...but know that the bench would be a bit of a pain when traveling. Fine to pull out if the weather is great, but...
Re: A new thread ... 60-year-olds
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 24 Jan 1999 16:56:31 -0400
...Beneath the rear bench and in > >the small spaces on either side of the bench were quite a few CONDOMS and > >empty condom wrappers...
The cross bar under the rear bench seat GL
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:24:55 -0700
...out and make it into a bed and back to a bench. If you cut the bar out how bad is it to pull...
Re: What is under my bench?
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 08:20:45 -0400
...What is under my bench? What is the gizmo box under my 86 Camper GL's rear bench? It appears to be 'stock' and...
Re: Cold Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 7 Sep 2017 17:16:47 -0700
> .... (I bench tested one once) But I think heat has to > transfer from the engine case through the AAR body ..... My apologies. There is...
Re: What is under my bench?
Historical mailing list - shawn luft
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:26:51 -0400
...is the gizmo box under my 86 Camper GL's rear bench? It >> appears to >> be 'stock' and it made by VW/Audio. > > rear...
Rear Bench Seat Question
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:08:22 -0700
Do all rear 1989 Vanagon 7 passenger van seats fold down into beds?
rear heater part 2
Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
Sun, 11 May 2008 19:26:10 -0400
This is an 86 1/2 camper with a full width bench seat.
Eurovan for Triplets!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Jul 1995 09:23:06 -0500
...Of course, if the middle seat is a half bench that makes it tough to reach the far side of the back bench to...
Re: compression testing... on the bench
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:16:19 -0800
...on the bench > Any body tried hooking up an impact gun to the crank pulley and > "gently" spinning the motor that way/ Bellhousings and...
Re: Bench Testing switches
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:31:03 -0400
...new headlight switch. > > Does anyone have some info on how to bench test the light switch? > Or any suggestions on what could be the...
FW: Additional Center Seat on 93 EV?
Historical mailing list - Maynard
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:19:13 -0400
...Page 35 (after discussion of the rear seat) shows a Single Seat that mounts next to the Center Bench Seat and folds over and...