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• vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
  ...pump fits ALL vans -'79 down westy hammock (childs cot) -grey velour vanagon captains chair seatback, and seatbottom, for replacing your cigarette burned or...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:20:45 -0800
  ...It’s also another reason to make sure the seat bottom latch is in good working order so the seat doesn’t fold down...
• Re: Help! ... middle seat removal...'85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 25 May 2000 01:06:57 EDT
  ...I checked the book, unscrewed all of the visible bolts >from the seat track but it still son't pick out. What else do...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:01:07 -0500
  Rather than snap the front window curtain to the front window I usually snap it on just behind the front seats. It depends on...
• Re: Swivel seat
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:03:13 -0600
  ...Jon On 9/11/2014 1:50 PM, David Bjorkman wrote: > HI All; > > Pulled out the front swivel seat in my '87 Westy to...
• Re: That '87 for sale in Los Banos
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 12:23:38 -0700
  ...This thing was a Westfalia pop-top, a full-width bench seat/bed in the back, Wofsburg logos, a little removable refrigerator behind the...
• EV's and bikes-was EV'ers raid BR31
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 01:43:48 -0400
  ...I can stick a road bike or folded trailer behind the rear seat and often times pull the jump seats out and put a...
• Vanagon Seats for sale on EBAY
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 19:12:39 -0800
  ...VOLKSWAGEN VW VANAGON SEATS & DOOR > PANELS > Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2000 19:03:42 PST > > I saw this item for sale at eBay, the...
• Re: Battery removal
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:00:40 -0700
  David, Did you swivel the seat 180 degrees (if it's a Westy)? And then slide it all the way forward. The Sears Diehard...
• Re: sliding seats?
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 08:56:17 -0400
  ...sliding seats? > Hi all, > > I just pulled my carpet tonight to dry it out and noticed that my middle > seats slide out on rails...
• Re: A little more to the story of how we got our Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:07:39 -0400
  ...Perhaps the center seat option was common on '85s. > >Cheers, > >Jeff >www.vanagonparts.com > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• AMC head 30k report.....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:14:08 -0500
  ...The question am asking myself is that some valve seat are pretty bad! and on those seat, the valves are ok! For now, am...
• Re: Meltdown temp?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:46:52 -0500
  ...The valve seats often don't drop at high temp... they drop when the engine cools down and the seats shrink. When my bus...
• Vanagon seat replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:04:25 -0700
  Other than Recaro, do any other seats fit the Vanagons with little to no mods? I've heard of this but don't recall...
• Re: Rails for middle seat
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 23:45:13 -0500
  ...Allo Does someone know from what year sliding rails for middle seat were available in the Vanagon Westfalia? Thanks Sent from my iPad 2...
• Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:31:13 -0500
  ...I have one under the seat and two under the sink, I could not be happier with their performance.
• seat cover patterns?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:56:39 -0500
  my wife has a hankering to make some custom seat covers for our van. has anyone done this? by any chance are there patterns...
• Wanted Vanagon Weekender back seat.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 1 May 1996 12:29:07 -0500 (CDT)
  If anyone knows where I can get a hold of the weekender setup for the back to turn my back seat into a bed...
• RE: lead & valves
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 23:06:21 -0700
  ...The = valve seats on all Type IV motors included. Don't worry about it. You = have other problems with dropping seats that are more...
• Re: Jump Seat Wanted (Wolfsburg/Carat style)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 13 May 1998 01:56:25 -0500
  ...My available "complete set of mounting hardware" does not include the floor mounted circular receptors for the jump seat legs. Budd Premack 86 Syncro...
• Wanted: Westy seats, Left armrest and battery cover plate
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 22:55:20 -0500
  Need a left side armrest (gray), 2 front seats in brown (tan) velour, one Westy swivel base, and a main battery cover plate (the...
• Back Seat Heat
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:27:38 -0500
  When i bought my 81 camper the PO had installed an electric heater called Back Seat Heat Plus. It works OK. I am reluctant...
• Front Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 11:26:56 -0500
  Folks, Can sbdy please explain how to remove the front seats in my 87 Westy? I've checked the archives, and looked at Bentley...
• rear shoulder belts and booster seat
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 16:47:05 -0700
  been some discussion in the last month or so about toddler/booster seat in the back of a westy. I've posted pics of...
• front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:41:02 -0400
  Last night I worked out a deal to purchase the front seat swivals from a guy, provided that I remove them. Does anyone know...
• FS: front seats, cheap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 14:23:18 -0700
  I have some various front seats I don't need. Westy, pair, 80-84 blue/brown plaid, $30 both GL, pair, 87+ grey fabric...
• Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:15:39 -0400
  One of my front seats is very, very stiff. I've taken it apart but now it comes time to lubricate it before reassembling...
• Foam rubber source for bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:44:57 -0900
  ...Was just quoted nearly $200.00 for the rear bench seat (foam only) for my 89 Westy, which seems very high to me. Anyone...
• removing front seats
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:26:47 -0400
  Dear All, Can anyone give me a hint about how to remove the front seats from my 83.5 V'gon. There is clearly...
• Re: Baywindow Safteydash.
  Historical mailing list - Jack Stafford
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 09:41:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...On another topic...seats. You mentioned that your front seats are a single seat for the driver and a bench the rest of the...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 30 May 2008 07:20:59 -0700
  I installed a small powered subwoofer (JVC CS-BB2, see link below) in the empty space beneath the driver's seat in the cavity...
• Rebuild-Seating main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 13:32:01 -0800
  I struggled to get the main bearings of my 2.0L Vanagon engine seated properly, and even when I thought I had it right...
• Re: Non-Family Hauler (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:03:53 -0700
  ...Priced seats at the local Target last night. there was a Cosco brand seat that went from infant (seat rear facing) to toddler and...
• Re: Seat Swap
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 18:49:15 -0700
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > back to the OP's question - why would u want to use '82 westy seats???? > they have no armrests and...
• Re: 84 Westy emgine missing/fuel starved
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Sep 1996 11:59:49 -0400
  ...clock,sunroof in poptop,velour seats, special paint scheme and, most importantly, a 2 person, removable middle seat.Your 85 has most of the...
• Re: Head rest tip.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:23:52 EDT
  ...the scorpios have these neat front seats with "inflatable" lumbar supports (you squeeze this 'lil bladder, and it inflates the seat) ;<) chris
• Weekender interior for sale $350
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:19:52 EDT
  ...The interior comes with the folding rear seat/bed, the rear cushion (needs a cover), middle seat (folds forward), front seats (captain's chairs...
• Captain's Chair armrest
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:40:26 -0700
  THe armrest on my passenger seat is sort of flooped down, no longer engaged, it just hangs there. I'd love to figure out...
• Re: Wanted bed/seat bracket assembly
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 23:20:32 -0600
  ...Wanted bed/seat bracket assembly > Hi, > Could any one provide me with details of the bed /seat brackets used in > the VW camper. > can...
• Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:41:24 -0700
  ...just passenger vans that have > the > middle seat.. > > chris [text/html]
• PARTS FS
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:44:50 -0400
  ...front rotors gas tank front seats middle seat axles w/cv's suspension parts rear non folding bed seat with middle arm rest have...
• Headrests...
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:47:06 -0600
  ...I was under the impression that all seat frames had the necessary fitting or at least holes under the upholstery. Here's my question...
• Re: Child Car Seat Restraining Strap in 86 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 19:38:14 -0700
  ...second anchor where there's currently a plug in the spare seat belt mounting hole, under the bench in my Westy. The anchor on...
• FS: set of grey vanagon seats with bed (must go by July 17)
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:56:44 -0400
  So far, no takers on these seats. If they aren't sold by July 17, they're going to the dump. Hate to do...
• new idea for jumpseat feet "cups" on floor....Re: Seating Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:26:26 EDT
  ...Just select the size that fits the posts on > the bottom of the seat, and tighten into new holes in the floor, with a...
• Re: removing grease from seats
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:15:27 -0400
  ...removing grease from seats well, the 91 I have acquired has dirty grease spots on virtually every seat. anyone have a tried and true...
• Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:11:52 -0500
  ...49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed E...
• Re: Stolen Syncro In Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 May 2014 18:52:54 -0700
  ...Stolen Syncro In Seattle From FB: <https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4492106593.html>
• Re: Vanagon Hams
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:35:54 -0400
  ...Lots of space, but oftentimes used for tools.) Under the front seats. In a Vanagon without swivel seats, this is relatively easy access. Just...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 00:20:05 EST
  ...id like to know why VW didnt make the rear cushion from the 89 wolfsburgs that matched the seats.... the seats have the diagonal...
• Re: Carat interior install question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:24:05 -0700
  ...I also need to > confirm the upper anchor point for rear seat shoulder straps, is it on the > rear pillars between the rear quarter...
• Re: Under the rear folding seat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:58:24 -0700
  ...Under the rear folding seat Ah yes, deep into the cleaning phase on my "new" '85 Westy. Pulled out the rear seat today and...
• Re: Under the rear folding seat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:36:28 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Under the rear folding seat Guess I was lucky when I got my 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile. The space under the...
• Re: Westy front table survey
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:10:41 -0300
  ...and we swivel the front > seats, drivers 90 deg., passengers 180 and with the table between > the seats it works very well. Tom Czerniak...
• Re: Seattle! - NVC
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 17:58:07 -0800
  ...Seattle! - NVC My wife and I will shortly be travelling from Pismo Beach to spend a few days in Seattle - we have the trip...
• Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:30:22 -0700
  ...Actually I went with Vanagon > seats in the end as I've never seen a set of '93 EV seats with over 80k or...
• Re: Dark Grey interior panels needed (rare black and grey interior??)
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:21:52 -0800
  ...Jon, >your '86 may > > have the rare "black vinyl" on the back of the seatbacks, with the grey > > velour on the fronts of the...
• Re: How to remove front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 22:42:24 -0600
  I have had experience where 1 or more of the Bolts that attach the Seat to Its Part of the Rails have backed out...
• Re: rear seat belt options?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:11:59 -0500
  ...so I have a > couple questions... > > has anybody compared the oem seatbelt and the gowesty aftermarket > alternative side-by-side and have any opinions...
• Messy mammals was messy dogs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:49:21 -0600
  ...Our answer is a tarp that lives under the back seat. It goes from behind the front seats where it tucks in under them...