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• Re: rear seat foam
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 09:24:13 -0700
  Hi Nate I would stick with the 4" foam due to the possible problems with the distance between the seat hinges while opening the...
• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:45:48 -0700
  ...It used to.... >> >> The seat back is released, the seat goes up and down just fine but I >> can't pull the bed out...
• Re: ? Interior Cubed Feet of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:08:40 -0500
  Hmmm, I am not seeing that. *Cargo capacity: * Behind rear seat: 49.7 ft3 1.408 meters3 Rear & center seat removed: 201 ft3 5...
• Re: Speaking of free stuff ... double seats!?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:09:43 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a double seat for my 85 Westfalia. Ideally with the matching brown velour upholstery (I don't think this is...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper-porta-potty
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:50:31 -0400
  ...Rear facing seats for camper Puts a whole new meaning to riding shotgun.... Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 9:01...
• Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Apr 1994 10:49:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It showed a van that had a rear seat that folded into a bed but, looked more like the regular seats than the westy...
• Re: Weekender rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:11:32 -0700
  ...Cheers, Art Robert Pottle wrote: > > What is a fair price for a used rear seat from a weekender package assuming > the seat is in...
• Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 00:26:19 -0400
  ...Map pockets on the rear of the front seats. The WhiteStar in the for sale has (apparently) special fabric on the seats. window covers...
• Stealth Rear Speakers?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:28:23 -0800
  ...I just placed them on the floor up against the rear seat box, and put an extra 20' of speaker wire inside the seat...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:26:12 -0800
  It fits in the spacer under the driver's seat where the Westy fridge relay usually is. Turned on it's side, it will...
• Re: LF: Transporter front bench seat (want to make 8 passenger van!)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:24:15 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever used the > transporter > > bench seat in a standard van (84 7 passenger GL)? I know they sold vans > as > > 8 passenger...
• Re: Has anyone added a sliding 2 person Middle seat to a westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:53:46 EDT
  ...all you do is drill up thru the dummy plastic bolts that fill the seat tracks holes under your van. then you take a...
• ...Seattle...alternator...help them!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:02:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...Can anyone help her ? Where in the Seattle\Tacoma area can one get a rebuilt one ? They have tools and can put it in...
• [f] Does anyone else have this problem?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 17:47:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...I think it's because he gets to sit in the front passenger seat (He's still in a carseat, and the two front...
• Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 13:57:52 -0500 (EST)
  ...And, yes, for some reason the '87-up Wolfsburg/Carats said "Westfalia-Werke" under the back seat. I think it was because Westfalia made...
• Re: Eurovans (bare with me)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 23:01:55 EDT
  ...The Eurovan MV's (rear-facing seats and 7 seater) and the rare Westfalia's which are a MV with rear facing seats and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-93)
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 16:02:16 -0700
  ...Can I install a 2 or 3-person bench seat into my van (taking out the 2 rear-facing seats, of course)? I've...
• Re: Vanagon sighting (Rare in my area)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 04:33:13 EDT
  ...Even in my suburb of Seattle, in a one square mile there are maybe 5 Vanagons and Busses. Some areas of Seattle have a...
• seat don't fold flat --- need an owners' manual ???
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Sun, 20 May 2001 19:51:20 -0700
  'k after being kidded about "front" headligts -- my back seat won't fold all the way down....this is a Carat with a foldup...
• Re: 3 passenger front seating for Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 2002 14:48:46 EDT
  ...by having latching posts support your seatback, you can still flip the seat fwd to get up to the front... chris
• Re: Vanagon option?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 07:51:02 -0700
  ...I've only seen two around here with the single jump seat, and never seen a two person middle seat in a Westy... (near...
• Rear Bed Hinges
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:58:05 -0800
  Hi All, I'm installing GL Rear Seat Cushions into my Carat. I like them better because they're Flatter and Smoother. Easier to...
• Re: Rails for middle seat
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:42:58 -0800
  ...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: For Sale On The Samba
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:12:28 -0800
  ...Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET> wrote: > Whoever did the upholstery didn't line up the plaids for the back seat > back and seat. What part...
• swivel seat bases for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 30 May 2010 21:19:52 -0400
  I have a pair (two) of the Westfalia swivel seat bases. They will be removed carefully and you will get all the parts needed...
• Fixing coolant pipes, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:57:05 -0700
  In the Seattle are I can fix your coolant pipes on the car cheaply and can even come to your place in emergency. There...
• Re: Cooler Seat for the Eurovan MV Weekender package
  Historical mailing list - Thomas
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 10:22:20 -0500
  ...On Mon, 10 Apr 1995 RGOLEN@umassd.edu wrote: > > How much do you want for the seat/cooler unit? I'd be interested > in...
• FS: crew cab and more in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 May 1996 08:16:12 -0700
  >From today's Seattle Times classifieds: '71 Crew Cab, Rare! $1500/obo 605-5254 '85 Vanagon, Doesn't run. $500 526-9698 '87 Vanagon...
• I need to complete my 78 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 96 14:20 AST
  ...1.- Bench seat/storage box between the front seats 2,- Small removable table in driver's cabin If anybody has those parts for sale...
• Seatbelts/Sunroof Lube pre-'68 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 10:41:50 -0500 (CDT)
  Anyone have a source for seatbelts to fit a splitty? Also, what do you lube the sunroof sliders with? Bob Hufford \\ // YardBusses (for sale...
• For sale:: car (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:35:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...seattle.forsale, seattle.forsale.misc, pdx.forsale, misc.forsale.non-computer Subject: For sale:: car VEHICLE FOR SALE ----------------- '63 Volkswagon van Great starter vehicle...
• eurovan middle seat?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 10:09:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...one thing which was part of the whole load of stuff, appears to be a middle seat for a eurovan, we would like to...
• Westy middle seat for sale (2 person)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 12:15:13 -0400
  I have the 2 person middle seat from a '88 westy. (will fit in any year Vanagon westy '80-'91) comes with the floor...
• Lookin' for weekender seat in ID,WY,MT,UT
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 1 May 1998 19:52:06 -0600
  Does anyone in eastern ID, MT, western WY, northern UT have, or know of, a rear blue weekender seat fer sale? I'm gettin...
• For Sale: '83.5 Vanagon GL NINE passenger Sunroof $700 bucks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:10:34 EDT
  For Sale: '83.5 Vanagon GL rare NINE passenger (bench front seat, full length middle seat w/ fold down end) SUNROOF model w/ huge...
• Complete Mark III interior - 1.9 PARTS.
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:34:00 +0000
  ...Middle seat swivels to face foward or rear. Rear seat folds down to become a bed. Captains chair included also. If picked up $100...
• Re: 5th seat for Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 22:40:11 EST
  ...made to fit the tracks when you pull out the middle seat to camp. >> there are. FWIW, i have a set of the track...
• FS: Captains chairs w/ adjustable armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 May 2001 13:15:19 EDT
  ...vanagon captains chairs (front seats) w/ adjustable armrests, fit all vanagons, great upgrade for '80-'84 camper without armrests, or will look good in...
• Re: rear bed seat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:27:55 EST
  ...COM writes: > My '87 (non Westy) GL has the rear bench seat that folds down to make a bed > with the padded rear cargo...
• Parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Hines, Dan
  Wed, 29 May 2002 08:52:08 -0400
  ...Looking for some parts? 2 front seats, the Wolfsburg Style with armrests in either a gray or beige. Wardrobe cabinet. Retractable seat belts? black...
• Re: swivel chair
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 12 May 2002 07:54:06 -0700
  ...swivel chair try volvo seats. that's what i have and they're wonderful. - - - - - Judy ..... interested in the Volvo seats suggestion. Do you have...
• FS: RARE center seat - Have Picture
  Historical mailing list - J J
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 18:20:39 -0700
  ...Therefore, if you'd like to see a picture of the seat, let me know and I'll email it to ya... JJ __________________________________________________ Do...
• Re: wierd interior in '87 ebay syncro.......
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 01:25:59 EDT
  ...what did these brown diagonal seats come in? chris
• 90 Multivan for sale, Seattle, 88k miles
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 12:35:26 -0800
  If anyone is looking for a very nice 90 Multi check the samba ad below for details... -steve seattle ps. its also on ep...
• FS: Bench seat
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 02:47:10 -0500
  HI all, I have a middle bench seat (2 place) that is plugging up a friends garage in Orlando FL. Blue. reasonable condition with...
• Un-retracting a seat belt?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 11:39:21 -0700
  Any advice on how to un-retract a seat belt? I was doing some work on the rear shoulder belt and now it has...
• VENT
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 12:48:20 -0600
  ...I already removed the back seat blower. and back seat. This vent was behind a black metal housing with foam in it.
• Stiff drivers side seat belt
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 11:21:22 -0800
  My seat belt doesn't retract smoothly....stiff and sometimes doesn't rewind...how can I correct this...I notice the retractor mechanism is...
• Body shops in seattle/tacoma,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin C
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:13:20 EST
  ...Anyone know of any reasonable body shops in the seattle/tacoma area I can take it to? Thanks Kevin 87 Westy 90EJ22 Vashon WA
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:07:25 -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: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:55:01 -0400
  ...Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation Model(s): All Vanagon w/ center seat, EXCEPT Camper/Multivan 1980-1989 Model Years AUTOMATIC...
• Re: Let's Talk About Seats
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:29:09 -0700
  Alternatively, you could take the class and do your own seats.� I recommend caution with this approach, however, due to unanticipated outcomes.� My bride...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:09:29 -0700
  ...wrote: > Dont most new Vans just have one on the seats? It would be cheaper that way? Mr. BZ > > JC... > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Tom...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 22 May 2000 07:47:59 -0700
  ...It's placed behind the > drivers seat. Also built a deck over the engine compartment so it's level > with the rear seat when...
• Re: Under-Rear Seat Heater (Core)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:23:08 -0800
  ...Under-Rear Seat Heater (Core) My little heater core under the rear seat found in later-model Vanagons is seeping coolant. The Bentley manual...
• Re: Driver seat charging station ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:18:31 -0700
  I've thought of putting a drawer under my drivers seat. You could connect a multi-gadget charging station to a shallow pull out...
• Disgusted with Seattle Dealers
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:59:14 -0700
  ...Come on Volkswagen! There must be 10,000 of these vans in the Seattle area. I've personally needed to replace this part on...
• Re: Clunks, not squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:50:47 -0600
  ...The sound is very audible from the drivers seat, slightly >audible from the passenger seat and can not be heard at all from the...
• fixed my seatbelt... lexor et al
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:30:14 -0700
  okay, seatbelt slack, doesn't like to roll up cleaned one day with Lexor's Vinylex cleaned the seatbelt fabric with the stuff now...
• Re: 82 Aircooled Moving to Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Milt Schullian
  Thu, 27 May 2010 12:36:27 -0400
  I take my van to Oval's in Milton, WA (between Seattle & Tacoma). They work on old & new VW's. They rebuilt my 2...