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• Re: Westy subwoofers?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:13:11 +0000
  I have one that used to fit under the seat in the back. Then I converted to Westy interior and so it sits on...
• Re: Early-Late Vanagon Westy interior dimension difference?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 May 2007 21:23:13 -0500
  In my 83, the cabinet covers 2/3 of the seatbelt roller. Jim On May 8, 2007, at 12:56 PM, Martin Jagersand wrote...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:11:24 -0700
  ...It has the snap in curtains for all the windows, a big curtain that hangs behind the front seats, a full width fold down...
• Pre '71 bus wheels(Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrigg
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 09:09:24 -0800 (PST)
  ...I checked a couple wrecking yards in the Seattle area, and can't find what I'm looking for. Anyone in the area have...
• Re: Tragic yet comforting bus news
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 08:33:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >he, his wife, and her parents were driving down the >highway, when their super-friendly huge rottweiler climbed into the >passenger seat. The dog...
• Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Geho
  Sun, 9 May 1999 16:34:17 -0400
  ...Now, how do I get the drivers seat completely out. I checked Haynes, but all it shows is bending up a lock tab to...
• OK, I admit it.....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sat, 22 May 1999 22:04:36 -0500
  ...It said, "If front seat swivels, then jack is under rear folding seat." Went to rear seat.....no jack, no nada. OK, so where...
• Re: Reclining front pass seat.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 21:20:32 -0500
  ...Removing this bolt will allow the seat to recline. There is no easy way I have found to make this a simple adjustment. I...
• Re: can seat be made to recline further back?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 08:33:57 -0700
  I looked into this when I upgraded to the captain's style seats and really could not see an easy way to do this...
• Re: camper front seat pivot
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 01:30:20 PDT
  > ><< I've located a used front seat pivot/turntable on a Westphalia. How > do I get the thing out? Removing the seat is easy...
• Re: Survey--Merkur seats
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 04:05:57 EST
  ...Good bet he has a line on seats for those seriously considering a swap. I bought some Merkur Scorpio 15" alloys from him to...
• Re: Eurovan Prices
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 14:58:44 EST
  ...There is no current GL model, but there is a GLS, which has 2 rows of seats in back and seats 7. Steve Lashley...
• Re: Buying an optional 5th seat for 87 camper
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 05:46:07 -0500
  ...Buying an optional 5th seat for 87 camper > Hi all, > I found an optional seat in southern California. Does anybody have > experience working with...
• Re: '83 Folding Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 09:49:53 EDT
  Hey Doug, I replaced my regular 7-passenger non-bed seat with a folding-bed seat from a weekender. Like you say, the pegs...
• FS or Trade 1980 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:23:52 -0500
  ...head temp sensor Newer front seats with inner arm rests Have middle seat not installed but included back seat needs new padding but the...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 18 May 2004 19:05:20 -0400
  ...I remember someone on the list commenting, a while back, that they had cut apart the seatback for the driver's side seat and...
• Shoulder belt for middle seat for sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 13:27:57 -0800
  ...fact I'd prefer that >my elderly relatives ride in the seats with shoulder belts as opposed to >my 1987 which doesn't have...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:13:26 -0700
  ...Bony butted people are real hard on seats, doncha know? Whazzup with El Tour de del Lago Superior? Yr bud, K > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Tan captains chairs/ front wests w/ armrests practically free on samba
  Historical mailing list - Vision Wizard
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 09:49:31 -0500
  If only they had the very rare rear-facing seat from the 85-86 wolfsburg westy weekenders. I've been looking for one of...
• Re: middle seat removal?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 17:27:10 -0800
  ...middle seat removal? > Joseph Fortino wrote: > > careful pulling it out, I ripped my carpet doing mine.. couple bolts and nuts > > eazy job.. heavy seat...
• Two fuses behind driver seat?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:40:22 -0400
  ...The two fuses behind my driver seat are labeled refrigerator and Spare. Which one is the water pump? What does the Refrigerator control? What...
• Re: '82-'84 Westy brown/blue striped front seat cheap on CL
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Jan 2014 23:52:58 -0500
  Speaking of this, I now have brand new replacement seat covers and fabric-by-the-yard, in all three of the commonly found original...
• Re: Asking again for middle seat armrest plastic cap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 19:36:36 -0600
  ...same cap as was used on front seat armrests till 86.
• Re: Middle Seat Graveyard
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:58:41 -0700
  ...Were do middle seats go? That's easy: They morph into wire coat hangers. Haven't you noticed all the wire coat hangers that...
• Re: OMG...non shredded shreddy tan corduroy!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:50:30 EST
  ...It looks to me like the front seats are tan velour (from a later van, perhaps) and the bench is the original tan corduroy...
• Re: rarest of the rare middle seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:06:30 -0600
  ...Http://www.moldhaus.com JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > check the middle seat out in this van....:) > > _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
• Re: For Sale - Birmingham News
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 22:06:55 -0500
  ...56K miles, seatbelts. Full power, Air, > > > pop-up camper, sleep 4-6, $7,500. 205-733-0664 or 205-987-2710. > > > > > > > What's so...
• WOW!! 30 vanagons & westys 4 sale, 4 syncro's too
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 10 May 1998 01:59:03 EDT
  ...To add to the"what is a syncro worth" there are four syncros in the Seattle Times. A 91 & 86 vanagon syncro for $15...
• Carat (or Westy?) parts
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 31 May 1999 19:36:22 -0700
  Hello everyone, I am still trying to find a couple of plastic trays that fit between the front seats and the rear facing seats...
• Re: Where can I ground my AUX battery?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:19:22 -0500
  Steven, in our '86 Westfalia, under the driver's seat, just ahead of the AUX battery box is a bolt welded to the body...
• alloy wheels for sale in Seattle....
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 11:51:41 PDT
  ...Location Seattle. 100 bucks each, plus shipping around $20 a wheel (based on the last time I shipped one) -steve _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free...
• Re: 85 Brochure
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:37:32 EST
  ...This includes a folding rear bench seat, engine compartment cushion and center seat with folding backrest." BenT San Francisco
• Re: FS: swival seat mechanisms, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 05:27:26 -0700
  ...swival seat mechanisms, fit all vans > How many $$$$$$????? > > > David > 1990 Caravelle GL > --- Send the right message --- > > + Today freemail + > > Get your free, private email address...
• Want to trade for a set of front seats
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:05:05 -0500
  ...I'd like to trade all 152 sets for a pair of grey or blue front seats, with working adjustabile armrests - in good condition...
• SQD - Westfalia fuses behind driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 00:08:48 -0500
  ...My '87 westy has two fuses behind the driver's seat. I don't have a westy manual. The front one is 8A; the...
• WTB Westy rear bench seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:56:45 -0500
  Anybody parting out a Westy in the SF Bay Area? I need the rear bench seat upholstery (not the box) for my '84 Wolfsburg...
• Re: vanagaon/eurovan prices
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:27:34 -0600
  OK, let's talk toilet seats - I've made a nifty one called "The condiment toilet" - basically free. I've talked about it on...
• Re: on "upgrading" to Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:06:27 -0700
  ...One through the rear hatch, second, by unlatching the rear seat (at least on the EV/MV version) you can slide the seat forward...
• Re: Amp Wiring Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:40:52 -0500
  I don't know much about Westys, but I mounted my big amp under the passenger seat in my 90GL. Ten years later it...
• Re: Seatback Storage Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:19:21 -0600
  ...Seatback Storage Suggestions? > > > > I'm looking for a nice slip on seatback organizer for our van. I saw one > in > > Campmor for $9.99...
• Re: Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:03:23 -0700
  ...The inside diameter fits the seat pins (about 1/2") and the outside (about 3/4") was pressed into the flooring. This set up...
• Re: weak seat belt retractor
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:27:41 -0700
  ...in Hawaii the fine for not wearing your seatbelt is $45... that's >right, FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS!!! And it's enforced on a regular...
• Vanagon Seats and Sciatica
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 06:36:03 -0700
  ...I have discovered that my Vanagon has the most perfect seating on my place for comfort with this body's malfunction. I take my...
• Re: Rear bench seat won't open, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:26:19 -0700
  ...Noticed the bench seat was a little > > difficult to shut and now it won't open! Never had this happen with a > > bench seat...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:43:21 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi all, > I'm looking to buy one of the green tweed seats that came in some...
• Propex installation opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:57:05 -0800
  Ok, so the colder part of the year is approaching here in the Seattle area. I'm going to do a propex heater install...
• Manual -> auto?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 19:58:45 +0100
  ...I would usually buy privately but Bilbo (the dealer) gave a 3 month warranty and part exchanged my Citroen CX 25 (8 seater). I...
• 'Free 4-way swivel seat base for van or boat
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 20:29:05 -0500
  I have a 4-way General Motors power seat base (tilt up/down, back and forth), that I am giving away, FREE! That's...
• defying gravity on vanagon seats
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:48:28 -0800
  ...place a envelope or piece of paper on an empty >passenger seat in your Vanagon, does it end up on the floor after a...
• Re: Lock box for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:54:46 -0800
  On my old '75 I had a lockable ammo box in the side bench seat that was bolted to the floor through an unused...
• 88 84 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:03:34 -0700
  ...back non bed seat with arm rest for a 84 blue middle seat with are rest for 84 blue front seats with are rest...
• Re: Where is my ABS light?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 10:14:26 +0200
  ...T3s have the seat belt warning light. I wonder if only because of the seatbelt light the US Vanagon�s never came with ABS...
• Re: Patching driver's seat cover
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:26:02 -0700
  On 9/16/05, jbclem1 <jbclem1@charter.net> wrote: > > My driver's seat cover (vinyl) has a tear in it and I've tried...
• Re: Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:05:06 -0600
  They did make 12 seater models in South Africa. Just used 3 thinner seats in back. Not much leg room, but super vehicle for...
• Re: 90 Westy Weekender - parts needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:13:59 EDT
  ...Drivers seat (the springs in mine are shot) > > - New armrests (the fabric is all worn out on mine) > > - Brackets, covers and Seatbelts for the...
• Re: wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-'86 GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:39:10 -0800
  ...Toyed with the idea of doing twin captains seats in back instead with Westy single seat pedestals ala' Jadgwagen. Figured the added weight was...
• Re: Bun Warmer ---> Was Re: Seat heaters
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 18:18:20 -0500
  ...Vanagon seats are fairly easy to get the upholestry off of to install the heating elements. Wiring wasn't too bad. I used the...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:20:17 -0500
  ...Are there front seat covers made for Westfalias? Rear seat covers? Expensive? Thanks for all the help. Todd, I reupholstered my '81 Westy camper...
• Re: optima vs 27DC-6?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:52:14 -0400
  ...I usually keep the seat nearly all the way back despite being only about 5'7" tall. With the battery installed, the seat was...
• Re: Westy year-to-year changes?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:43:58
  ...Deluxe had fridge, stove, propane setup, city water hookup, second battery with charger, and (in '75) an additional seat on side wall next to...