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Middle seat mount question
Historical mailing list - DrCory
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 15:16:57 -0600
Awhile back I took the middle bench seat out of my '85 vanagon. when I put it back in, iwas messin' with the position...
Re: rear bed seat
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:11:21 EST
...I thought this feature was standard on > Vanagons. > the weekender interior was an option >> Chris, I believe the Weekender seats package was part of...
5th Seat Installation Instructions Help Needed
Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
Mon, 27 May 2002 11:55:02 -0400
Does anyone have experience with mounting the 5th seat in an 84 Westy? This is the large brown seat that swivels with the storage...
Westy Front Seat Covers
Historical mailing list - Tracey
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:41:11 -0400
I need some seatcovers for the front seats of my '85 to protect the good upholstery..something that can be taken off an washed...
My back seat won't open
Historical mailing list - Tom LaLanne
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:48:50 -0700
Has anyone else ever had this problem? The back seat on my westy weekender won't open. The release mechanism is obviously jammed with...
Re: Blood on Seat
Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
Sun, 6 Jun 2004 08:01:48 -0500
...seat? > <snip> > > I've used peroxide on my Westy's rear cushion (over the engine compartment) > which has the same upholstery as the seats...
Re: H&R springs and Seattle area alignment shop recomendations?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:37:21 -0800
...Alignment in Seattle area I've twice had my '90 Westy aligned by Campbell Nelson VW in North Seattle, actually a couple of feet...
Re: Battery Light
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 11:38:29 -0500
...Now if only I could get a front bench seat for it... Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato...
sheepskin seatcovers
Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:48:15 -0400
...The 2 front seats and the bed in the back. 3/4 inch thick, real quality stuff. Bought it from rocky mt sheepskin. Not...
Re: "Deadly Crash"
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:21 -0800
...So we can assume the seat belt was not on. Guys and gals, fasten those seatbelts. (Written by one who has rolled a Westy...
Re: 2 seat bench install/removal
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:05:56 EDT
...This is with respect to > an '86 Vanagon. > > 3 minutes because the threshold screws werent rusted and the 13mm bolts that hold the seat...
Jump Seat Adapter
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Thu, 2 Apr 2015 12:12:46 -0400
Third time is charm: > I'm about to pull the trigger on a Rocky Mountain Westy jump seat adapter. Any experiences and/or advice...
Re: large object into westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:13:55 -0400
I was thinking of removing the passengers seat and going in from the side door and sitting it canted in the aisle towards the...
Re: seat belt retraction
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:38:09 EDT
...The driver side seatbelt needs help to retract. theyre all like that. just deal with it :)
RE: Awning/tent fabric
Historical mailing list - Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School)
Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:52:10 -0400 (EDT)
...Try Seattle Fabric 3876 Bridge Way North Seattle, Wa 98103 Phone: 206-632-6022 Fax: 206-632-0881 This address was on the list...
SEATTLE SHOW 22 JULY
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 09:03:04 -0700
Tomorrow from 9-3 at Shoreline Community College (North Seattle area) Swap & Show put on by Cascade Kombi's I went last year and...
Re: The little Swivels under the seats...
Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 08:18:28 -0400
...Hicks wrote: > Does anyone have, or know where I can locate a couple of the Swivels that go > under the front seats? > Thanks, > David
Re: 89 Eurovan Passenger Seat wanted
Historical mailing list - David-M
Tue, 29 Sep 1998 09:19:00 -0400
Trevor Reid wrote: > > Westminster Volkswagen in Coquitlam, British Columbia is searching for a > 89 Eurovan passenger seat- contact Troy (Sales Manager) > sales@westminstervw.com...
Re: Westie Rear Seat Head Rest Installation
Historical mailing list - drc11
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 13:39:20 -0700
We mounted the brackets on the inside of the seat between foam and plywood. The headrests are removed to put the bed down (just...
EV optional camper seats on FS ebay
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 06:49:09 EST
...eBay item 236491395 (Ends 01/22/00, 17:03:49 PST) - VW Camper optional companion seat for '99</A>
Seat belts
Historical mailing list - David Cooper
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 23:33:44 EST
I have been thinking about putting shoulder belts in my 82 Westy for the back seat. I don't see any obvious way to...
Re: Looking for Front seats and Bench/bed
Historical mailing list - Matt Caputo
Sun, 19 Mar 2000 14:18:45 EST
I have a full set of tweed seats, bench, jump and front. The bench has a rip in the seam, besides that they are...
Sheepskin Covers for Seats
Historical mailing list - - Ron Newton
Thu, 18 May 2000 23:31:38 EDT
Would anyone have info on installation of AND maker of Sheepskin Seat covers for vanagons? I do not see these listed in any of...
FS vanagon headrests
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 21:44:46 EST
vanagon headrests, fit all middle or rear seats in all passenger vans. they all have holes underneath the upholstry to accept headrests. have blue...
Re: Earthquake in Seattle-We're OK
Historical mailing list - John Andersen
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 05:29:24 -0800
Here in SOCal we just surpassed Seattle in the amount of rainfall for the year to date and now you try to beat our...
Re: Wanted: mechanic in Seattle
Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 17:00:23 -0700
Mirror mirror on the wall- who's the best mechanic of them all? I'm in Seattle and I'm looking for the best...
FREE vw engine FREE vanagon dash FREE vanagon back seat
Historical mailing list
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:11:24 EST
free vw beetle engine 1500cc free vanagon dash, no cuts free vanagon back seat, blue velour, not a weekender all the above must be...
Toilet seats and griddles
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:18:40 -0800
...Now, can we talk about toilet seats and griddles again? (Ben McCafferty) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free...
Front seat Removal
Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
Fri, 15 Nov 2002 15:42:51 -0500
I've read in several places that the front seats just slide out by moving all the way forward. I've tried AND freakin...
Westy Rear Seat wanted - 84-86 - Brown check Fabric
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:52:40 -0500
I need a Westy rear seat in the brown check fabric. Anyone parting out an 85-86 Westy in N. California.....or seen one...
Re: Westfalia Interiors
Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:24:13 -0400
...Put into bench seat Kombis. Submarine roof hatch. 1962-63 SO-34 interior. Wood cabinets w/ brass trim. Jump seat between 2 rear cabinets...
Re: Looking to Swap Interiors (Camper to 7 passenger)
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:44:40 -0400
It is possible to seat seven in a full westy. I have the standard passenger van bench that many people have in the passenger...
Re: removing floor in '86 weekender
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:23:35 -0800
...Then loosen the bolts that hold the rear seat to the floor and you can get the plywood out without removing the rear seat...
Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Jul 1996 13:15:17 -0400
...It did cost extra $ above the vans standard price. >All '87 up Wolfsburg / Carat models have 2 rear facing jump seats, fold out >table...
Re: Need an alignment shop south of Seattle
Historical mailing list - jaime forero
Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:18:11 -0500
...Need an alignment shop south of Seattle One of the best suspension shops is Tru-Line in Seattle, a multi-generation family owned shop...
Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:04:17 -0700
...I had a jumpseat installed behind the passenger front seat when we had our 3rd baby. Before then, the kids had walkie talkies! They...
'84: Tach? Seat Belt Buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:22:26 -0700
...the passenger side doesn't >sport the wiring for the seat belt buzzer. Heh. Seat belt buzzer, eh? I think somebody did some significant...
Re: Parts from an 85 weekender for sale.
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Sun, 4 Jun 2000 16:33:51 -0400
...Driver seat has the usual butt wear from getting in and out. > - All glass is in good condition > - Removeable forward facing seat that seats...
Re: Rear Seat Question Never Seen Before
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:24:38 -0700
...I've never seen anything like it in a Vanagon >before: >Three contoured seats, fold down armrests, three sets of seat belts...
Re: Seat/Bed Swap
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:37:20 -0700
...The seat > doesn't even touch the floor of the van. I didn't drill anything either. > I have just that one not-perfect...
Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
Historical mailing list - Doug
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:08:25 -0700
...The middle seat removed and the back seat replaced with a convertible bed, full width. I carry a box for cookware etc. and a...
Clara and Seatbelts
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 11:27:28 -0800 (PST)
...I used to slide all over the place making turns! (new slick seats) Now if I could just get the airbag wiring worked out...
Re: stud kits
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:25:27 -0800
I got mine and all new conical seat lugnuts from Prestige Wheel http://www.prestigewheel.com/mainStuds.asp They also have washers that allow...
Re: Remove Stove, Sink, Refer
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:06:08 EDT
...Hoping to add more seating. Or is it just a > stupid idea? > > -mjm > -portland > yes. and yes its a stupid idea. just install a...
Re: Seattle newspaper ad for Vanagon service
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:13:27 -0700
...Seattle newspaper ad for Vanagon service > saw this ad in THE STRANGER, a Seattle weekly newspaper. > > http://www.californiavan.com/seattlead.jpg > > Not very...
Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:41:25 -0700
...the seat bottom doesn't open from the front of the seat like you'd think it would... it opens from the seat back...
Re: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt - long but read
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:02:57 -0400
...He no longer weres the seat belts. Seat belts need to be fitted to the size of the person and there seating position. Eric...
center seat-back installation...
Historical mailing list - John Gladu
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 21:41:22 -0500
Some kind of psychic force bent one of the hinge plates in my center seat base today. The right-side hinge plate on the...
Re: rear heater
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 15 Nov 2002 13:47:57 -0500
...In my camper, you need to remove the two bolts that hold the steel front seat support to the seat frame and four phillips...
Re: Anyone near Seattle?
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:56:01 -0600
NOTICE- This gathering is on Monday September 21 at 5:30 in Seattle. > POSTED BY PEACE VANS (Seattle)- The awesome couple from http://slowcarfasthouse...
Re: JUNKYARD ALERT: 1981 9 passenger at Crazy Rays Junkyard in Laurel/Jessup...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Mar 2015 17:04:16 -0500
...that 2/3rds front seat and full width middle seat are worth grabbing...
'70 bus windows and seat-FREE!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 12:12:37 -0400
...So, the side windows, ventwings, and the rear passenger seat are all at my grandfather's house in Palos Verdes (LA area, south bay...
Re: Favorite Rust Stories (was: wild goose chase)
Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
Tue, 06 Feb 1996 16:45:36 -0500
Finally junked it when the driver's seat literally fell through the floor, due to massive-- you guessed it-- rust. My first car was...
Re: Front seats, 81 vs 86
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 02:59:09 EST
...Mine is an 81 > transporter and I was wondering if the seats might be interchangeable? I > sure like the captain's chairs, and they...
Mounting Devices for Extinguishers?
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:56:33 -0700
Volks, As stated earlier, my current extinguisher is mounted on end wall of back cabinet, above right side seat/bed. But, after reading suggestions...
Fwd: Stolen syncro westie in Seattle
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 19:31:27 -0000
...Robert 1991 Syncro Seattle --- In Syncro@yahoogroups.com, "kurtkrusinski" <kurtkrusinski@h...> wrote: My grey '87 syncro westie (w/Suburu engine) was stolen in Seattle...
Things to put under the driver's seat, 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:59:47 -0700
Later Westies have an aux battery under the driver's seat. I don't think I'm going to need one of those because...
Jump Seat Install: Where does the bracket go?
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:50:43 -0400
Does anyone have accurate dimensions as to where to put the holes for a passenger-side jump seat bracket? I only want to drill...
Re: Seattle newspaper ad for Vanagon service
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:45:38 -0400
...Andree On Tue, 14 Aug 2007, Paul Guzyk wrote: > saw this ad in THE STRANGER, a Seattle weekly newspaper. > > http://www.californiavan.com/seattlead...
Re: Cleaning Interior Question...
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 22:37:04 -0400
...Cleaning Interior Question... > > > Hello All, > I started to clean my 89 Vanagon seats tonight with upholstery cleaner > and something weird happened. My gray seat...