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• Electric bun warmers
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Wallace
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 21:50:00 -0600 (CST)
  I recall that there was a recent posting from someone who had purchased some electric seat heaters across the pond for a reasonable price...
• Re: Update on upholstery problem...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 22:24:00 -0400
  ...No luck...now my seat looks like someone spilled coffee all over > it....The more water I put on it...the more "Brown" juice...
• 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...
• Re: 84 vanagon bucket seats
  Historical mailing list - Peter K
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:52:47 -0400
  ...wrote: > > > has anyone had seats repaired and reupholstered ? does anyone do this > type > > of work? > > I like my seats but they are worn out...
• Re: Seattle Westy FS includes Frydae Freudian funny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:54:35 -0700
  ...Seattle Westy FS includes Frydae Freudian funny > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1774322089.html > > > > body in good shape with original _____ > > > > Good one Dr...
• Re: Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 17:19:41 EDT
  ...It also has cloth seats, arm rests that fold up (part of seat), a jump seat (to those of you that have been asking...
• Re: Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:39:18 -0700
  ...Have two people ever been able to swivel the fronts seats around enough to use it for dining effectively? Kevin > >How many of you...
• Re: Seat belts - lifetime warranty? (I hope!)
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 01:03:56 -0400
  ...Seat belts - lifetime warranty? (I hope!) I know that Honda (and others) had a safety recall of Takata seatbelts... I grumbled about the cost...
• ISO / WTB Armrests
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 18:03:54 -0600
  ...Both front seats are missing them. My middle rear seat is missing one too. The previous owner must have had a vendetta against right...
• 89 GL Vanagon for sale in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Kai Elgethun
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:35:33 -0800
  89 GL VANAGON FOR SALE IN SEATTLE > >I am forced to sell my beloved white Vanagon GL, "Vanna White". She's got >100k, 4spd...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 20:43:04 -0800
  conjunction with the higher Westy seat would diminish the sight line to the > guages. In fact I wonder if that smaller wheel was a...
• Re: Outgrowing your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:52:01 -0500
  I'd have to agree with Stan as far as the back seat is concerned... especially since the one in my van has broken...
• Removing Driver Side Swivel
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:40:29 +0000
  Hi All, I have been thinking of removing the swivel plate under the drivers seat of my '84 Westy. I never swivel the drivers...
• Re: Tray needed for Wolfsburg/Carat interior
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 05:16:30 -0500
  ...There are two trays, one each between the front seats and the rear-facing jump seats. On the back frame of the jump seat...
• defying gravity on vanagon seats
  Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 10:56:36 -0500
  If while driving you place a envelope or piece of paper on an empty passenger seat in your Vanagon, does it end up on...
• Re: Saw the weirdest Vanagon for sale today...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:33:50 -0700
  ...It is a Canadian model with VANAGON on the rear. >> > > >how do you know he didnt remove the middle or rear seats? > >chris > > -- David...
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:50:04 -0700
  ...the factory aux >battery under the driver's seat? I don't have swivel seats if that >matters. The PO put a starting battery...
• Re: How to remove front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 21:51:56 -0700
  > I have had experience where 1 or more of the Bolts that attach the Seat to Its Part of the Rails have backed out...
• 1990 Westy Front Seats Free
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:45:49 +0000
  I have two very nice front seats from my 1990 Westy. They are available in Dover Foxcroft Maine. They are free unless somebody wants...
• Re: Unique Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 00:32:07 -0700
  RE: "Interesting" Westy Ad Ugh, Seattle Craigs list (and map shows location in the middle of downtown Seattle) but "will meet you at the...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:04:13 -0700
  Removing the middle seat and adding a jump seat (driver's side) and cushioned storage box/cooler (other side). Nice to travel with a...
• Re: cleaning seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:05:06 -0400
  >Has anyone yet suggested to remove the seat covers and put them through the laundry machine .... The above mentioned method works even better with...
• Re[2]: Modifying driver seat bac...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 16:07:06 PDT
  I would like to make the seats incline further forwards too, so's I kin keep muh hound outa' 'em when we leave her...
• '97 EV Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  19 Dec 96 07:15:00 EST
  Parked outside the Thule roof rack installation shop on 80th and Aurora Ave in Seattle: TWO red '97s, VR6 powered, psychodelic graphics advertising "K2...
• FS 92 EV Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 18:47:52 -0800
  Apparently there's a 92 Westy EV for sale in Seattle. From the Seattle Times: '92 Westfalia - Full Camper, Rare Canadian Eurovan, 38K, Short...
• sheepskin seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 13:18:54 -0800
  ...Does anyone know of a good source for sheepskin seat covers (front), for a '91 Westie? Thanks in advance, Cris '91 Westie (Trying to...
• Vanagon Friendly Mechanic in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Broussard
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:16:14 -0800
  ...Recently moved to Seattle - Any recommendation of a good/affordable mechanic around here? Tks [text/html]
• Re: Too big to ship UPS.
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:49:50 -0700
  Ken etc., I just shipped a similar seat from Phoenix to Milwaukee on Midwest Express airline for $34. Call an airline that has a...
• How to remove armrests..
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Tue, 9 May 2000 14:45:17 +0900
  Hi Buds, I want to wash 87Westy captain seats. Let me know how to remove armrests.. Pin between the seatback and the arm rest...
• ??? UPHOLSTERY ???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:57:00 EDT
  ...What is a ballpark price to have the seats recovered in a Vanagon using a basketweave vinyl on the seating surface like in a...
• 90 Vanagon seats available
  Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 09:56:15 -0700
  I have center double bucket seats for a 90 vanagon. Grey, worn but useful. $50 or best offer. Santa Cruz CA _________________________________________________________________ MSN Fotos: la...
• Which years/models had centre seat attachments?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 12:43:15 -0500
  ...Does anyone know which years/models had the attachments in the floor for the removeable middle seat? Thanks, --tabe johnson xtabe AT yahoo DOT...
• FS: Middle bench seat for free
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 15:43:38 -0500
  I have a middle bench seat that was given to me and I need to pass it on to a good home. Please see...
• 3 way refer is only 2 way!
  Historical mailing list - Rice, Douglas
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 21:10:01 -0700
  ...I've inspected the fuse behind the driver's seat and it's fine. Any ideas? Doug/Seattle
• salvage yard Christmas items...
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:49:43 -0800
  ...Carat tables, jump seats & power mirrors. One of the Maroon Carats still had the table, jump seats and hard to find black plastic storage...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:11:50 -0700
  ...I'm told there was a brown too and I have seen dark brown cord seats so maybe so. The hinge strap is the...
• FS: 1985 Westfalia Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 07:43:44 -0400
  ...The front seat upholstery is somewhat ragged, but the seat frame and cusioning are in good shape. Right now I have on seat covers...
• vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:39:30 -0500
  ...the first things out of the bus are: * both front seats ( no seat foam) skins in great shape * all door and side panels, trim...
• Re: Aux battery removal
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:21:25 -0700
  ...I couldn't get the seat to swivel. I > guess I could remove the passenger seat and see what's different. The > Bentley and...
• Van seats..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Oct 2016 07:31:09 -0700
  My 84 tintop with a westie interior, the brown tweed seats were/are about gone...They were uncomfortable, especially the driver's side. As...
• Re: my Carat ad in Seattle $7700
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:15:11 -0600
  ...my Carat ad in Seattle $7700 >I only had it posted in Seattle CL and TheSamba, no other places... > > the price of $7700 was...
• 88 Westy-Third Seat Option?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 17:57:53 -0500
  Just wondering if the later model westy's had a third seat option. There is one for sale near where I live and it...
• 2nd Battery - Isolator Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 17:20:08 -0400
  ...Battery 1 is under driver seat Isolator is under passenger seat Battery 2 is in closet (currently powers stereo only -- but I would like...
• Battery venting, etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 13:37:02 -0500
  I'm planning to install an auxiliary battery, though maybe not under the driver's seat since I can't find a deep-discharge...
• Re: Vanagon Friendly Mechanic in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 14:00:06 -0800
  ...Vanagon Friendly Mechanic in Seattle <<File: ATT00014.html>>Noticed BIG coolant leak under engine last night. Only leaks when engine is running - not sure...
• '85 Westfalia - 2nd battery ?????
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:09:19 -0500
  ...There's an accessory outlet on the side of the passenger seat pedestal, so I thought the accessory battery is under the passenger seat...
• Shift rod boot? and seats
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 22:41:58 -0700
  ...I'm also disgarding the rear seats on this unit to make it a work van. I'm assuming that the seats unbolt from...
• Middle Seat Follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:06:25 -0400
  Well, thanks to all for replying on how to remove the middle seat, Mine is now in my garage and not in my bus...
• Re: Rear facing seat mounts in floor...
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:50:22 -0700
  ...Remember that in most cases your seat mount will not be called on to support much force but in some kind of an accident...
• Re: FREE vw engine FREE vanagon dash FREE vanagon back seat
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:51:35 -0600
  ...FREE vw engine FREE vanagon dash FREE vanagon back seat free vw beetle engine 1500cc free vanagon dash, no cuts free vanagon back seat...
• westy single middle swival seat on ebay Re: Another middle seat on eBay
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:23:21 EST
  In a message dated 3/20/05 9:46:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > There's another middle seat on...
• Camper Interior Measurements
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:46:41 -0700
  ...Driver's seat right hand edge to passenger side of cab As you might guess, I'm considering building a cot that fits from...
• Re: Middle Seat Tracks
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 21:16:04 -0400
  ...The shorter track is just the length of the seat. In the westy the seat position is on the right side (door side) of...
• Re: The *Blue Table*
  Historical mailing list - The Carters
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 06:02:21 -0700
  ...This table fits nicely in front of the rear passenger seat and the right front passenger seat when turned to face the rear. While...
• Re: Wall mount table
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 14:09:38 -0400
  ...Ed At 10:02 AM 10/24/2001 -0400, Chuck Seleen wrote: >I just removed my middle double seat from my 91 GL and...
• Seat belts.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:23:33 -0800
  ...wetwesties@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WetWesties] Seat belts. A Friend of mine down here in Southern Oregon has an 85 Westy and would like to...
• Re: How do you carry your cargo?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:16:28 -0600
  I bought a black plastic "Contico" storage container to semi organize all my junk in my middle seat-less 90 GL. I cut a...
• Re: 85 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:02:12 -0400
  ...fridge mounted behind pass seat (currently missing, but >> will come with the van,) jump-seat mounted behind driver >> seat,shredomatic interior, plastic interior panels...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:22:04 -0500
  ...The core will not slide out of the fan box when screwed down with the Westy seat installed, the plywood seat floor blocks it...
• Re: Raising the seat back
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 19 May 2004 09:42:18 -0700
  ...Raising the seat back > > > > Yousa - that was myself. > > See RandyBergum.com for pictures and description of the seat mods. > > > > Randy Bergum > > 1990 Carat > > > > > [Original...