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• Re: Wolfsburgs
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:48:39 +0000
  ...sink or fridge, and has the full-size rear bench and subsequently a larger downstairs bed. I dig the extra room. I have been...
• Parts! In Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:49:59 -0700
  ...Westfalia full-width upper rear cabinet shelf (tan preferred) Westfalia kitchen low watertank-storage cabinet for full-width rear bed (tan preferred) Front and...
• Chance meeting - VW die hard.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 May 2003 23:22:15 -0700
  ...The driver�s seat laid completely back and completed a bed by meeting a rear jump seat.(Possibly it was some other conversion, never...
• Re: Speaker size
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:00:21 -0500
  ...So now i have these two bookshelf speakers under the rear bed, and when i decide its time to party.....i go into tailgating...
• Re: Westy foam replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 19:17:19 -0700
  ...com/musomuso/RearSeatBedReFoamEtc > > Neil. > >> On 5/8/16, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> Time to do it, rear seat and bed foam very...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:59:10 -0400
  ...The best I have isolated it is, with the cover closed, it seems to be coming through the diagonal wall underneath the rear bench...
• Re: 'Nother Newbie--Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 11:17:21 -0600
  ...I've considered or imagined that being able to use the rear bench seat, whether in bed mode or seat mode, as a push...
• Re: Multivan?
  Historical mailing list - Hubert Wetekamp
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:48:09 +0100
  ...folding seat-bench in the rear including a mattress over the engine-compartment, which gave a good bed for two. This bench had also...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:16:08 -0400
  ...vent windows gray tweed (rather than velour) seats rear-facing jumpseats rear bench folds into bed wall-to-wall rubber mats rather than carpet...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 06:15:41 -0800
  Mike, cut away the plywood where you want to place the floor brackets and drill holes through the floor to match the holes you...
• Re: Westy Front Seat Covers>
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:41:38 -0500
  ...The large bench seat cover works great on the rear seat/bed. I think I paid about $80US for the three piece set. Takes...
• New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
  ...A triple rear bench seat with bed conversion capability is also standard, which best suits the optional Weekender Package (only available on the MV...
• Re: Camper seating arrangements
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 16:22:02 -0800
  ...VW never called it a "weekender", they used that term to describe the option where the rear seat folded into a full-size bed...
• Air Mattress or Foam Pad?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:48:47 -0800
  ...Since two thirds of your body rest on the rear cushion (assuming you sleep with your head towards the rear door) this works out...
• What kind of Bus do YOU have? :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 20 Jun 95 20:10:46 CDT
  ...i had always heard the rear canvas bed cover referred to as the "tent". the "tilt" was, i thought, a dump-truck bed that...
• Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
  ...has the rear jump seats and table with a florescent light above it. The bench seat folds out into a comfortable bed. Power mirrors...
• Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:03:07 -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...
• FS: 1984 White GL 1.9wbx Auto trans w/ rare early PS. AC for Doka / Weekender interior/ $650 in San Francisco area
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 00:27:48 -0700
  ...Has the full Weekender interior (rear bench/bed, middle seats with folding seatbacks, and rear cushion). Dash is dried up so is the rear...
• Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 18:03:46 -0700
  ...I often leave it on top of my rear bed to keep the dog mess down.. especially when they are wet. When I camp...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:13:13 -0700
  ...Maybe not the factory position, but it sure helps in closing the door when sitting on the bench seat or laying down in bed...
• 85 Westy 4 Sale NY
  Historical mailing list - J Anderson
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 18:21:56 -0400
  ...The rear tires are flat. He said he'd be willing to tow it on a flat bed to anyone within a 4-5...
• Re: just got a V8 powered SA Vana
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 20:26:26 -0800
  ...The rear bed/bench is just as plush. I can't say I like that old tube TV hanging off the ceiling like the...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:49:58 -0700
  ...easier and quieter to close the door while sitting on >>> the bed/bench. >>> Here is a photo with ruler included for positioning info. >>> >>> >>> >>> https...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:53:02 -0800
  ...1) removed the rear heater 2) spliced the coolant hoses together with a copper plumbing elbow 3) removed the bed/bench and cleaned up...
• Re: Front Seat Sizes - a measurement needed
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:33:34 -0500
  ...cover Z-beds and the rear cushion did they do yours? Early westies like Pokey have very squared off rear benches as opposed to...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:25:06 -0500
  ...I thought it would be great to have a kick (?) window in the rear parallel to the bench seat-it really pulls the air...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 07:04:46 EDT
  ...What years did they have the rear bench that folded down to make a bed? The one I saw yesterday had a folding rear...
• Re: Screen on door of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 22:51:20 -0600
  ...The rear of the screen, at the bottom, is designed to fit around the seat/bed cushion and snap to the front of the...
• Fwd: Re: rear seat foam
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:48:53 -0400
  ...c-ya and good luck Jonce >I'm going to be reupholstering the rear fold down bed on my '84 Westy, >and I measured...
• Re: Middle seat for westy? Is there room?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:13:23 -0800
  ...to make it easier to get to the rear bench and to use the bed. Some 84/85/86 Westfalia came with the seat...
• Re: Thoughts on Travelling w/ 4 year old
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:05 -0500
  ...back bench seat of a car. I don't recommend this now. So far as the rear seat belts, GoWesty sells rear seat 3...
• 88 vanagon 4-sale $1,800 in Fl.
  Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 12:51:55 EDT
  ...It is the typical walk through with second and third bench. Rear seat folds into a bed. Seats are in good shape but the...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:52:57 +0000
  ...easier and quieter to close the door while sitting on > the bed/bench. > Here is a photo with ruler included for positioning info. > > > > https...
• Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:28:20 -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: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 23:16:43 -0400
  ...Squeeze three (small) kids in the existing rear bench, and get a >>two-seat bench (or two jump seats) for a second row. >>2...
• Remembering the First Bus
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 10:33:52 -0400
  ...imaginary world that spread from rear hatch to bench seat. I remember being tucked into fold out bed on late night drives with my...
• Vanago Stuff to sell
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:23:01 -0400
  ...3) Rear bench seat in Lt, Gray folds to bed. NO back cushion $50.00 includes kick plate under seat. 4) Rear upright cabinet...
• Re: Rear Speaker upgrade
  Historical mailing list - klfvw
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 07:14:03 -0700
  ...I've got an '89 Wolfsburg with the Weekender bench/bed. Anyway, I've found *excellent* results with good quality 4" speakers in the...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:35:08 -0700
  ...Maybe not the > factory position, but it sure helps in closing the door when sitting on > the bench seat or laying down in bed...
• EV Winnebago - First Road Trip Report (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 13:24:51 -0500
  ...of rear bench (played a lot of gin rummy), to flanking tables for the cook, during food preparation time. Cons: The beds are lamentably...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:07:15 -0700
  ...The best I have isolated it is, with the cover closed, it seems to be coming through the diagonal wall underneath the rear bench...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:21:22 -0500
  ...All rear bench seats in Europe had the kits installed from the factory as they all came with rear seat head rests. See the...
• Carat (was: Caret ?)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 15:25:56 -0400
  ...This included a rear bench that folds to a bed, a fold-up table on the driver's side wall and two rear-facing...
• Re: Vanagon? Really?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:52:13 -0800
  ...the bench sear and installing it (T4 Westy and Reimo) is a much bigger chore than just swinging it out. The T3 bed is...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 08:44:30 -0400
  ...Cheshire 72 VW BUS, sunroof and rear seat bed, $300. (203) 877-7349. Milford 72 WESTFALIA, bad engine, complete interior, some rust, just needs...
• For Sale ...Re: Wolfsburgs
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:06:43 -0500
  ...sink or fridge, and has the full-size rear bench and subsequently a > larger > downstairs bed. I dig the extra room. > > I have been...
• Re: was: co/propane RE: propex
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:48:36 -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...
• FS: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:16:51 -0600
  ...Locks Power Windows Manual Transmission Jump seats Flip up Table Rear Bench with bed Hella Fog lights Ammeter Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge H&R...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:13:37 -0400
  ...To make into a bed, with the seat lifted a bit, pull the lower part of the seat toward the front of the vehicle...
• Re: Multivan?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 01:38:40 EDT
  ...folding seat-bench in the rear including a mattress over the engine-compartment, which gave a good bed for two. This bench had also...
• Re: Propex HS2211 heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:48:00 -0800
  ...I had already removed my rear heater because I never used it, and my ice chest was always blocking it anyway. I mounted the...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 21:10:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This included a rear bench that folds to a bed, a fold-up table on the driver's side wall and two rear-facing...
• Re: managing your dogs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Thomson
  Mon, 9 May 2005 12:32:41 -0700
  ...I don't put a barrier between the bench and the way back. They don't really want to go back there anyway...I...
• For Sale 1990 Vanagon GL Westalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 11:41:31 -0600
  ...two in the front center console, two in the sides of the rear bench Alluminium rail storage for both tables. you can put them...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:17:57 -0700
  ...cut" cardboard box atop rear heater: extra food, spare batteries, office\computer supplies; * box in largest part of bench seat holds spare gallon of...
• Re: Camp stove input requested
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:38:03 -0800
  ...Pop-Up Roof with double bed > >Cushioned seat behind drivers seat with underseat storage > >3-seater rear bench folding to > >Removable 110/12 Volt...
• Re: Shoulder Belts, Booster Seats, Infant Car Seats... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 21:56:31 -0700
  ...I know I need to install a > shoulder belt and will need to bolt down some tether anchors somewhere behind > the rear bench seat...
• FOR SALE - 86 SYNCRO GL
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 05:20:43 -0600
  ...fix that in the spring), rear seat folds to queen sized bed, 2 person front-facing middle bench, stereo am/fm/cassette, plug-in...
• Re: Thoughts on Travelling w/ 4 year old
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:12:04 -0800
  ...back bench seat of a car. I don't recommend this now. > > So far as the rear seat belts, GoWesty sells rear seat 3...
• who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 9 May 2017 11:28:45 -0400
  ...down adjustable armrests & swivel bases Two passenger rear bench seat, upgraded by Sew Fine (folds into bed, cushion over engine) Velour upholstery Cloth inlays...