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• Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:19:17 -0800
  Joe, EV seats do fit Vanagon tracks just fine "sort of" though not the reverse.� Track spacing is the same, track width is the...
• Re: covers for extra seat rails in westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:27:53 -0400
  ...covers for extra seat rails in westy > > Hi all, > I'm planning on installing extra seat rails in our westy for a fifth seat...
• Re: Rear Heater leak, removing the plastic shroud.
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:00:15 -0600
  ...The first time, I removed the seat completely. The second time, I removed the kick panel and took the seat loose at the bottom...
• Project: Lumbar supports done!
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:03:01 -0800
  ...Digging around in the attic of my shop revealed an old VW Rabbit rear seat, which donated it's back support cushion with a...
• Re: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:23:51 EST
  ...I have the back seat assembly including cushions, hinges, cabinetry, etc) from a 1981 Weekender. >> Ben B., It sounds to me that you've...
• swivel seat ques
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 27 May 2004 11:52:22 -0400
  ...well, the swivel seat bases came from an 85 westy, the captain chairs came from an 87 wolfs. heres the thing. i have to...
• Re: [vanagon] FS rare single middle westy swival seat on lockbox...on samba
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 08:37:47 -0800
  I have seen this seat several years back. The seller is Rex Eastman (everyone knows who Rex is). This is one really sweet near...
• Carver P4 installation notes
  Historical mailing list - shilohz
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:15:13 -0700
  ...My Westfalia is a 82 diesel so that it does not have a heater under the bench seat as I have heard that the...
• Re: vanagon camper seating capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 13 May 2010 11:16:18 -0700
  ...When I need to carry five or more people > I slide the seat into the tracks and I remove it when not needed. > During...
• Re: Installing rear seatbelt on drivers side
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 14:45:02 -0500
  ...Installing rear seatbelt on drivers side > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > there is on my '91. mcneely > > ---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote: > > Is...
• Plastic Strap Behind '87 Westy Passenger Seat
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:04:36 -0400
  Anyone know what the little plastic strip that is close to the floor behind the passenger seat is called or where to get a...
• Re: looking for wolfsburg jump seat female wire seat belts and suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:23:40 EST
  ...Use large head allen bolts coutersunk into the flooring material. >>>>Also, any creative suggestions on making my own floor mounts for these jump seats...
• Re: "Brand new" bus
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:23:25 -0400
  ...It has no seats, because it's a panel van. They were very commonly used as cargo vehicles and tradesman's vans; so no...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 22:44:12 -0600
  i use agroup 27 behind the drivers seat. does require a modification to the drivers seat base though; (also two smaller group 24 under...
• Re: Pulls to right
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 22:55:02 -0400
  ...This happened to me for a while until I had the van aligned while I was seated in the driver seat as in driving...
• Re: Can't find the jack
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:15:18 -0700
  Susie, On some occasions, people store them under the front seat. Both Vanagons I bought recently had the jack stored under the driver's...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:44:13 -0500
  If it's just a helluva a booger to move your seat, i recommend this. and you only have to do it once(in...
• Don't forget your seatbelt
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 27 May 2011 10:15:51 -0400
  ...It happened again yesterday and this time I got a no-seatbelt ticket ($130). I should know better by now (4th seatbelt ticket in...
• Re: Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 11:11:35 -0400
  ...We store it behind the passengers front seat (I installed cleats and use a bungee cord to hold it in place.) BTW - the front...
• Re: To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 17:48:37 EDT
  ...ours goes right behind the driver's seat - that is, between the driver's seat and the sink cabinet. It's resting on it...
• Re: bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 May 2002 15:33:45 -0400
  ...Before '87 they had a wolfsburg > that didn't > have the table or rear facing seats (they did have corduroy covered seats, > tachometer, rear...
• Re: best spotlight for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 21:55:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...You can't see the light while laying face down on the seat. I've burned up two front seats in the process of...
• Re: Seat Belt hardly retracts
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sat, 15 May 1999 10:49:47 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Tom Rehkugler wrote: > I have a problem with the driver's seat belt not retracting after > releasing the seat belt to...
• Re: Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 18:25:54 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [VANAGON] Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor? Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:45:58 +0000 I just...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Eli Secor
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 01:25:03 EST
  ...Having a machine shop rehone all sleeves and seat new rings b. replacing them all with a new set - prehoned & seated (probably from Bob...
• Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:17:45 -0400
  I believe that the Carat rear seat is about 1 or 2 inches narrower to allow space for the plastic panels, etc. The PO...
• Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:28:10 -0400
  Loren, Yes, the visibility of the information panel from the drivers and passenger seat is very good and my old eyes can easily see...
• Re: Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:27:24 -0500
  ...http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2369647 There are links to the 12 seat vanagon brochure. Chris On 1/28/06, Al and Sue...
• "Z-Bed" Ad Corrected (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Camins Bretts
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:25:59 -0800
  ...that's a standard passenger van GL rear bench seat. does not make a bed. just a fyi.
• "H" piece near the reservoir, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:41:01 -0400
  Hi, My H piece near the radiator reservoir cracked, here in Seattle, and the mechanic is sending off for a part. Does anyone have...
• Re: Weakly Stats ...
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 23:05:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Has a table between the forward facing rear bench and the rear facing single middle seats. Doesn't have the cooler seat. Love to...
• Re: Bench Seat, Reasons, Child Seats, other things.
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 09:20:17
  >Now that I know that it will (almost) match my upholstery: >Any suggestions on where to get one of these for my '91 Westie...
• Re: using vanagon bench seat in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - J
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 12:14:35 -0400
  ...No problem, we just opened the sliding door and slid the seat 1/4 > of the way out. errr . . . hopefully, you pulled over to...
• Re: Bench seat removing
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:25:31 -0400
  ...sorry only way is to remove the carpet then remove the 4 bolts then slide the seat out. Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon...
• front seats w/armrests, what are they worth?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 21:19:33 EST
  Going to look at a pair of front seats w/armrests out of an 84GL, blue fabric supposed to be cherry, private party. What...
• Re: ?Jumpseat Seatbelts-Lap or Shoulder?
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 20:11:49 -0500
  We have an 99 Eurovan with jump seats, they only have lap belts also. Howard hfleming@moosebird.com On 15 Jul 2000, at 16...
• More Swivel Questions
  Historical mailing list - jason E. Rao
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:48:41 -0500
  ...It does not have the swivel seats. Is there an EASY way to retrofit a swivel seat without welding, etc.? Since the same year...
• More free seats
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 17:23:48 EST
  Pair of blue-striped (non-armrest) Westy seats w/o headrests. One side is split but repairable the other is fair. Free to a...
• Tables and seat?
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 12:52:47 EST
  ...Before Thanksgiving I had been in contact with Chris about his Westy seat, and another listmember from S.C. about his Grey Tables. Both...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 11:23:13 -0700
  Hi, anyone in Seattle area know where I can have some wheels machined? I need to bore out the center hub a bit to...
• anybody in Seattle coming to California soon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:55:08 EDT
  Hi folks, If you are going from Seattle to California, I have a few items that I am trying to transport from there to...
• Buying an optional 5th seat for 87 camper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Martin
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 16:46:01 -0800
  Hi all, I found an optional seat in southern California. Does anybody have experience working with Vic Ahmed. He runs a shop down there...
• Re: storing valuables in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:49:11 -0500
  What about the empty compartments under the front seats? Unless the crook is familiar with a Westy, he/she will never think to slide...
• Front seat switch, '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Keith Johnson
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 13:21:11 -0700
  The driversside seat is beginning to show signs of wear while the passanger side is almost "pristine". Can I switch them? If so, how...
• Cool spot for Bentley Book
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:44:42 -0400
  Hey I just noticed the Bentley Book fits nicely into that space under the drivers-side swivel seats on my '86. I'm not...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat, 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 09:12:32 -0600
  ...to what other uses have Westy owners used that space under the > driver's seat?
• Re: More pictures of overhead AC & Leather Interior unique to T3's (Vanagons) in Thailand
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:53:13 -0800
  On 2/15/08, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > > Nice! No seat belts for the folks in the rear? > > Mike B. Nope, no belts...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:29:11 -0500
  ...I'm > thinking of installing a 4 gang receptacle under the rear seat, with a > metal box under the seat and the receptacles themselves...
• Re: Rrear seat removal in a westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:58:45 -0400
  ...Rrear seat removal in a westy > > Hi folks, > > I want to remove my back seat to access the panels on the passenger > side. > > Can...
• Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:31:14 -0800
  ...It's too big for under the front seats. Under the rear seat for a Carat or GL is iffy dangerous. The seat wasn...
• Re: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:41:43 -0700
  ...Make it even cheaper by > removing the seat and taking the seat back and bottom into their shop. It's > easy to remove. > > A...
• Re: Under the rear folding seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:50:12 -0700
  So is it easier to remove the seat or turn it upside down and shake it? (I vote for the upside down. It only...
• 93 Eurovan Westy MV for sale!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 01:42:55 EDT
  ...It's white, 5 speed, loaded, seats seven (rear facing seats) , table, factory frig ( under a rear facing seat), sleek pop-top and sleeps...
• Re: Plastic seat track inserts
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 14 May 1999 16:01:42 -0700
  >>Karl Wolz wrote: >>I just picked up a new set, since my seat DOES rattle, or actually it kinda >>rocks back and forth when...
• Re: Seattle TRANNY rebuild for '89
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 06:13:36 -0700
  ...Its our only daily > driver so I get nervous. > > Michael Schiesser > 89 Westfalia > Seattle WA > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo...
• cool swival seats FS on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:53:52 EST
  ...these appear to be grey velour seats from another vehicle, that were adapted to the stock westy swival base mechanism..but they look very...
• FS: vanagon capt. chair armrests and headrests..also capt chairs complete
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:32:15 EST
  ...etc. ..these can be added to your middle seats or rear seats.. there are already provisions there to add headrests if you have a...
• Robert Keezer's Status?? Re: This might be goodbye for a while(NVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 23:23:40 EDT
  ...and i know there are alot of seattle based listmembers who are reading this... chris
• Re: front seat armrest fix- ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:55:17 -0400
  In a message dated 95-10-14 09:34:17 EDT, FoxhntrPat@aol.com writes: >help, please... > >My driver seat armrest has collapsed. It...
• Re: Idea Mods for lighting the goon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:14:25 -0800
  ...I just > take the foam out > of a non westi seat and stuff it in place of the westi seat. fits tight > and makes...