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Re: Getting at rear heater
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:31:30 -0500
...I have a 1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg with the z-bed. and also a 1985 Westfalia. I need to get at the rear heater fan...
Re: new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 06:53:34 -0800
...my main goal is to use a full z bed > rather then the westy bed. so i have to get creative in rerouting the...
Re: Middle seat again
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:55:27 -0800
...I have a wonderful 84 gl wolfsburg with the rear seat/bed (is this a "z" bed?). I got a middle seat, thanks Chad...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:56:40 -0600
...Return home and suggest to your wife (after shaking has > ceased) that you purchase a z-bed to install into Gringo, or simply > suggest...
Re: Spring advice
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:21:42 -0700
...2.2 Subie, no Z-Bed, only a middle bench seat for passengers... hehe :-) On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM Richard...
Re: Seat cover recommendations.. also Z beds
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:55:11 -0700
That's two Texas days. Maybe in Death Valley two days but anywhere where human beings live much longer. Mike On 7/13/03...
Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:04:30 -0700
...I also bought an egg carton (one side) 2" foam but may not use it in light of 1" difference between Z bed and...
Aging owner, rust-free Westy
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Mon, 10 May 2004 10:58:59 -0700
...Put in a Z-bed, curtains, etc., but too many oil leaks. traded up to a new '87 Vanagon GL Weekender and finally, in...
Re: Porta-potti boxes
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:48:54 -0700
...I also sized the box to fit under my Z-bed and give that some support when the bed is deployed...My SO is...
Re: Worst of all Vanagon Jobs
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:09:34 -0500
...so it's captured by the bar going across on >a Z Bed rear seat. You only have to remove that once .. >then you...
Re: Looking at a used Carat needs your advice
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 May 2003 12:32:40 -0400
...weekender interior with removable rear facing seats, fold-out table, and z-bed, many new parts (head, head gasket, water pump, airflow meter, alternator...
Re: What years power steering?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:23:16 EDT
...I shall continue my search for a van with z bed and power steering. Incidentally Chris I sent you pictures of my a/c...
Selling a non-runner!
Historical mailing list - Quadrat
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:31:38 -0700
...All glass is intact, both jump seats are there, and the Z-bed works properly. There is some missing molding on the bottom edge...
Inermittant Ignitoin , 87 wbxr ECU, David care to take a crack at it ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:29:17 -0700
...and with a Z bed rear seat hard to get to easil. . Had to use a large bar to pry it loose and off...
Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 7 May 2001 22:19:10 -0700
...so large in fact that I had to remove the rear cushion and unscrew and remove the Z-bed to get it in. Total...
Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Mon, 6 Mar 2017 14:38:33 -0500
...If anyone has or knows of a place to find a rear bed/bench, rock and roll bed, z bed or whatever, please do...
IT WORKS!!! Mostly
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:15:20 -0400
...But with my full length Z bed and pergo flooring, this 5 seater is a spacious utilitarian vehicle with sleeping capabilities and the luxuries...
Re: just sayin'
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:34:00 -0500
...There was a company, I guess long out of existence, that made a Z-Bed kit. It allowed you to make your regular back...
Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:05:02 -0800
...when I bought my 90 new > except how to work the Z-bed and where to put the brake fluid. That's about > it...
Re: Under-Rear Seat Heater (Core)
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:38:49 -0500
If you have a Z bed then before replacing the cover over the heater core cut the section just under the vent. This will...
Re: Latest Felder Enterprises
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:23:45 -0300
...know. >>> >>> >>> >>> Jim > 1/4" Sheet of plywood allows me to haul all kinds of firewood and keep > the Z bed "habitable".....lol > > DM&FS
Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:30:07 -0700
...and aft facing jump seats, z-bed rear seat, window snap in curtains ............cruise control, central locking. rear table that folds into the side...
Re: WTB: green tweed front seat
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 7 Aug 2011 12:31:30 -0400
...You realize that otherwise, keeping the seats matching involves replacing both the front seats and the z-bed seat?? On Thu, Aug 4, 2011...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:11:31 -0700
...Return home and suggest to your wife (after shaking has > > ceased) that you purchase a z-bed to install into Gringo, or simply > > suggest...
88GL for sale
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:25:57 -0800
...unlocked, needs attention) Has the front captains chairs, middle seats, rear Z bed, and rear cushion Has A/C but the belt is disconnected...
Re: Selling a non-runner!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:56:52 -0400
...All glass is intact, > both jump seats are there, and the Z-bed works properly. > > There is some missing molding on the bottom edge...
Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:49:21 -0800
...of it if we so desire. (It has the fold down z-bed or whatever it's called). I have a dumb question - why...
Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:31:46 +0000
...I also added a small cabinet just inside the slliding door next to the z-bed( a cut down weekender bed). I like the...
Re: Westy cupholder alternative?
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
Wed, 20 May 2015 17:32:59 -0700
...get one positioned to not interfere with the table or the >> z-bed, especially with the vertical lift feature I added to the rear...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:13:31 -0600
...Return home and suggest to your wife (after shaking has > ceased) that you purchase a z-bed to install into Gringo, or simply > suggest...
Re: Rear seat removal
Historical mailing list - Milt Schullian
Fri, 14 May 2010 22:54:08 -0400
...Rear seat removal a Z -bed rear seat ? f it's one of those , very nicely..... each cushion parts unbolts or nscrews from the...
Re: For Sale....Let's Scrutinize
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:57:40 -0700
...Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote: > I think the table and Z-bed are manufactured by Westfalia. Most Vanagons I > have seen with both those...
Re: westy interior?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:49:35 EST
...I have found a tan z bed but I want to wait for whole set up, even a poptop, I saw the web site...
Re: Worst of all Vanagon Jobs
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:16:48 -0900
...so it's captured by the bar going across on >> a Z Bed rear seat. You only have to remove that once .. >> then you...
Re: Latest Felder Enterprises
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:29:21 -0500
...of plywood allows me to haul all kinds of firewood and keep >> the Z bed "habitable".....lol >> >> DM&FS Guilty as charged...... DM&FS
A simple Vanagon Tintop
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:04:17 +0000
...2.2 Subie, no Z-Bed, only a middle bench seat for passengers... hehe :-) On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM Richard...
Re: doka rear seat ideas?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:54:33 -0800
...the rear seat? one from a GL > passenger van without the z-bed or one from one with? > > im looking to use the rear...
Re: Seat/Bed Swap
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:18:58 -0700
...that rear seat .....nice ! oh........it's a Z bed, right ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark drillock" <mdrillock@COX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: 86 weekender interior for sale in Oakland, CA
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:31:26 -0500
...I also have a blue velour full width z-bed. Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Best place to put batteries and how to remove rear heater core.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:38:28 -0700
...If you have a passenger rear seat, not a Z bed or anything, you might have to take out the lower part of the...
Re: GoWesty Thetford toilet - which model is it?
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:01:34 -0800
...We typically sleep up top, but if > the Z bed is deployed, we've got a cat litter box and a ton of shoes...
FS: 1974 HighTop Camper (Fla) 5.850.00 obo
Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:59:04 +0000
...Standard Z-bed fold down rear seat. Top is standing headroom (6' plus) with storage forward and an additional bunk aft. A gear driven...
Re: Z-bed Foam: 2240 Users? (aka 2.2 lb, firmer)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 13 May 2011 18:42:14 -0400
Hi Neil I will be replacing the foam in my Lower area on the 85 westy as well and did replace my upper foam...
Re: full width blue Zbed in Oakland PNP
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:35:44 -0500
I have this exact blue velour rear seat 'z-bed' that I need to sell soon, to go along with that full-width tan...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:18:53 -0400
...Ladies and Vanagons > > > > > > I have a regular GL w/ a z-bed. It's been my experience that ladies, > > > upon first impression, like Vanagons...
Re: Worst of all Vanagon Jobs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Mar 2013 16:44:31 -0800
...so it's captured by the bar going across on >> a Z Bed rear seat. You only have to remove that once .. >> then you...
Re: Getting at rear heater
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:57:23 -0500
...Ed Duntz wrote: > > > > I have a 1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg with the z-bed. and also a 1985 > > Westfalia. I need to get at the...
Re: GoWesty Thetford toilet - which model is it?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:19:25 -0600
...the little guys. �We typically sleep up top, but if >> the Z bed is deployed, we've got a cat litter box and a...
Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDEyour van?
Historical mailing list - charmaine zehring
Thu, 10 May 2001 14:38:07 -0400
...so > large in fact that I had to remove the rear cushion and unscrew and remove > the Z-bed to get it in. Total...
Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 6 Mar 2017 15:29:15 -0500
...If anyone has or knows of a place to find a rear bed/bench, rock and roll bed, z bed or whatever, please do...
Re: Ladies and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:52:36 -0700
...Ladies and Vanagons > > > > I have a regular GL w/ a z-bed. It's been my experience that ladies, > > upon first impression, like Vanagons...
Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 6 Mar 2017 14:45:00 -0500
...place to find a rear bed/bench, rock and roll > bed, z bed or whatever, please do share :D > > > Anyway.....Do you folks have...
Re: Municipal camper bans
Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:56:40 -0500
...My syncro has the Z-bed. Wonder if that counts? Only if unfolded? What if I roll up my sleeping bag? Store it out...
For Sale whole or parts 1979 bay
Historical mailing list - A J Ivanciw
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:25:19 -0400
...The "Z" bed is not bolted down. The gas tank is bad( full of goop) I removed the clogged filter and there was clean...
FW: FS '66 SO-44 Dormobile (Oregon)
Historical mailing list - coyote
Tue, 26 May 1998 10:54:47 -0700
...The interior is a complete S0-44 kit with the flip up kitchen unit and full width yellow vinyl interior and Z-bed. It...
Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:31:30 -0800
...The circuit > breaker was removed, and hole for the breaker > became the heat outlet. > > I had to remove the z-bed. I consider this...
Re: 86 weekender interior for sale in Oakland, CA
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:48:19 -0500
...I also have a blue >velour > full width z-bed. > > Mike B. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 29 Nov 2003 17:28:52 -0500
...be great.  my main goal is to use a full z bed rather then the westy bed.  so i have to get...
Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:24:44 -0700
We have the original window sticker from our 1986 Vanagon Campmobile, Six-Seater (what folks including me commonly refer to as a "Weekender"). While...
Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:39:35 -0500
...of a moving RV" - like say...a Westy?? I have a z-bed and a fold-out table. I wonder if that means I...