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• z-bed in a non-z-bed van
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:59:00 -0700
  boulder auto interiors (bldr, co) fabricated bolts that stick out of the wall so that my z bed latches into place when in "sit...
• Re: FS: Tan velveteen rear 3 passenger bench seat (Seattle WA)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 19:21:30 -0700
  re (does > the list wisdom know if this upholstery will fit z-bed brackets?). not sure what you are asking ..but if you are...
• Need Z Bed info....
  Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 00:15:24 -0400
  I'm interested in learning more about the Z bed being offered by Z Products Company. My stock rear seat currently folds down into...
• Re: Z-bed shift to the port bulkhead
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:32:54 -0400
  now I'm confused my 85 GL 7 passenger has a Z bed is that not a factory item? I had always called this...
• weekender Z beds for sale..Re: Seat cover recommedations.. also Z beds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 02:24:51 EDT
  ...My > local > places don't have any so it may take a little searching. > Thanks > Kevin > i have weekender Z beds for sale and...
• FREE: Vanagon Z-bed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:03:16 -0700
  Vanagon fold-flat bed (z bed) in blue. FREE. Located in Sacramento. Cheers, Jeff
• Re: Z-bed shift to the port bulkhead
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:21:18 +0000
  ...It's kinda like calling a Bay window a > > Vanagon ,serves > > > the same purpose but way different from each other. > > > > > > This is a Z...
• removing z-bed for upholstering
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 17 May 2017 13:53:43 -0400
  What's the best way to remove the z-bed to take to an upholstery shop? Just unscrew the pieces from the bracket?
• the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:14:23 -0400
  ...now I'm confused my 85 GL 7 passenger has a Z bed is that not a factory item? some people call ANY dark...
• Re: Wot's a Z-bed was Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:05:58 -0700
  Actually the Z-Bed was a $300 aftermarket bracket kit produced by the now-defunct Z Products Co., that allowed you to convert a...
• Re: Wot's a Z-bed was Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:28:27 -0400
  ...The term Z-Bed has since come to be used for stock Westy sofabeds as well. While the Z-Bed is no longer made...
• Re: Z-bed shift to the port bulkhead
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 07:20:43 -0400
  > A "Z" bed is an aftermarket kit designed to retrofit a stationary seat to fold > out like a Rock n Roll bed. It's...
• Re: Seat cover wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:09:52 -0600
  ...I think it might be easier to find a later model z-bed and recover it. Jim On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 4...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:18:13 -0400
  ...the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ... In a message dated 7/16/2015 9:33:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tonycollin...
• Re: Z-Bed - Bay Area.
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 21:08:22 -0700
  sorry I forgot to mention Z-bed is located in San Francisco (Bay Area. thanks ----- Original Message ---- From: Christian Pelletier <christianpelletier@YAHOO.COM> To...
• Re: Seat cover wanted
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:05:05 -0800
  The tan velour "z-bed" came in some 85-87 models with the "weekender package" option. I wish I had saved more of those...
• Re: Wolfsburg parts into regular Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:42:25 -0800
  ...So, I asked K.Wilfy to measure the long width of his 91 Carat z-bed/seat. His measurement was "5 feet exactly". Hmm...
• Re: SOLD: Vanagon AT
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:54:16 -0700
  ...Don't think I'll buy a Z bed that far away though ..thanks ! an important part to get with any Z bed ..btw...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:21:37 -0400
  ...they offered their Z bed conversion kits for ''68-'79 baywindow buses too... and splitties.. i used to have a '72 baywindow with the...
• FREE Z bed cushion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 21:02:40 EST
  i have a vanagon rear Z bed weekender cushion (wont fit westy) tan. fits all passenger vans. this is from a Z Products bed...
• Z-bed ???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 15:06:41 -0700
  I was wondering if anyone knows the link for the infamous (3rd party add-on) Z-bed ? Anyone have one and like to comment...
• Re: Full width z-bed?? Need 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:17:31 EST
  ...How would 2 z-beds > installed sideways and facing each other with a removable table? between them > work? Obviously the millwork would have to...
• Re: Wot's a Z-bed was Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:57:55 -0700
  "While the Z-Bed is no longer made, Just Kampers in the U.K. produces a modern sofabed kit, which we carry. It's...
• Re: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:41:42 -0700
  A "Z" bed is a Stationary rear seat which was converted by the aftermarket using a VW branded "ZVW" part. So someone may sell...
• Re: Z-bed shift to the port bulkhead
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:22:49 +0000
  ...It's kinda like calling a Bay window a >> > Vanagon ,serves >> > > the same purpose but way different from each other. >> > >> > >> > This is a Z...
• Full width z-bed?? Need 2
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:59:08 -0500
  I had no idea they made a full width z-bed. That gives me an idea for what to do with my stretch but...
• "Z-Bed" Ad Corrected (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Camins Bretts
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:25:59 -0800
  ...However, it has a latch mechanism and pivot plates that allow the rear Pivots hate to tell you, but that's not a Z...
• FS: orig equip. (OEM factory) weekender sofabeds/Z beds for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:19:15 EDT
  ...factory rear sofabeds/Z beds for vanagon. fit all passenger vans. grey blue or tan. come w/ all hardware and rear cushion. match your...
• FS, trade, rear bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 16:18:30 -0500
  I just put a Z bed in my 1987 adventurewagen and have a non Z bed I'll call it a regular bench seat...
• Re: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:20:35 -0400
  ...its not a "Z Bed". the "Z Bed" was a aftermarket conversion made by a company called Z PRODUCTS which converted the standard 7...
• Re: 2nd request: photo of Z bed hardware installed?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 04:23:00 EST
  In a message dated 11/24/02 1:01:54 AM Pacific Standard Time, maxjoyce@IPA.NET writes: << Yes, dubass me took the Z...
• z bed for an 85
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 21:44:15 -0800
  Hello list, Anybody on the list got a spare z bed for an 85, cheap or free...Near Mpls MN? I have a passenger...
• Re: How many syncro multivans were made? I have one, wh...
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 13:18:03 -0700
  ...inside = Camper A Vanagon w/ Westie pop top and z-bed w/seats for 7 = Multivan A Vanagon w/no pop top, w/z...
• Re: Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:05:27 -0700
  ...Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle. > What year were these "z beds" factory on passanger vans? > I was unaware that they weren't standard...
• Re: Wolfsburg parts into regular Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:13:09 EST
  ...So, I asked K.Wilfy to measure the long width of his 91 Carat z-bed/seat. His measurement was "5 feet exactly". Hmm...
• Re: removing z-bed for upholstering
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 17 May 2017 14:11:31 -0700
  ...On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 10:53 AM, pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > What's the best way to remove the z...
• Re: Free z bed,,,Charleston SC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 06:41:02 -0500
  Is this the stock Westy z-bed? I am in Augusta, GA and my project '82 Westy has a damaged bed. Could definitely pick...
• Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:51:03 -0700
  Peter Be wary of the term "Z' bed. The "Z" bed is an aftermarket company that converted a moveable non moveable seat and made...
• FS: Tan velveteen rear 3 passenger bench seat (Seattle WA)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:25:11 -0700
  ...NOT a z-bed (does the list wisdom know if this upholstery will fit z-bed brackets?). From a 7-passenger van. Mid-80s...
• Re: Need Info On Z-Bed Raised Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 3 May 2015 17:30:50 -0700
  Are they actually "Z" bed hinges or factory installed? There is a Huge difference between the two. People use the name "Kleenex and tissue...
• for sale: vanagon weekender/ Z-bed sofabeds - fit all passenger vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 13:33:30 EDT
  ...vanagon weekender style/ Z-bed rear sofabeds ands rear cushions. OEM vw . fit all passenger vanagons. replace your non-sofabed passenger rear seat w...
• Re: Z-Bed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 21:01:12 -0700
  ...Z-Bed > For anyone interested: > > I have a perfectly fine Z-bed from a 1986 Vanagon. Includes the rear > cushion. Blue. > > My understanding is...
• Re: Seat cover wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:22:29 -0600
  ...What are my choices? How available is the full-width z-bed in velour? Any alternatives to the z-bed that would allow loading...
• Re: Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:43:22 -0400
  On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 9:32 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > What year were these "z beds" factory on passanger...
• Re: Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:03:30 -0400
  ...Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle. > > >> What year were these "z beds" factory on passanger vans? >> I was unaware that they weren't standard...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style ...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:54:52 -0700
  and in some countries Z beds are called "Rock n' Roll beds" ... > >> Hi All, >> Just what is the difference between a Z Bed and...
• Re: Need Info On Z-Bed Raised Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 3 May 2015 18:58:38 -0700
  ...Actual Z Bed Hinges? These are a direct replacement for the factory/Westfalia hinges. Except they are configured to put the bed higher than...
• Rear cabinets, Weekender vs. Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:55:02 -0700
  ...I don't have z bed cushions presently and need to know if a z bed will work with a Westy rear cab. Please...
• Re: 3rd party z-bed
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:03:06 -0800
  ...3rd party z-bed In addendum to my earlier post, was there not a 3rd party product to turn your standard bench seat into...
• FS: Vanagon parts in W. Michigan-Auto trans, Z-bed, WC parts.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 19 May 2010 10:05:47 -0700
  ...Water rings - plastic and steel Full-width Z-bed-blue corduroy Engine mount casting Bay Window Jalousie side windows misc. parts, switches, etc. Prices...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:25:21 -0700
  ...I put a Z bed into an 85 2WD vanagon ....... it bolted right in, with the exception of those bolt like things that stick...
• Re: Full Width Z-Bed installation struggle.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:32:20 -0400
  What year were these "z beds" factory on passanger vans? I was unaware that they weren't standard on all of them. -Craig On...
• Re: Seat cover wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:26:39 -0500
  ...What are my choices? How available is the full-width z-bed in velour? Any alternatives to the z-bed that would allow loading...
• Re: Tan Z-Bed For Sale (Seattle)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:18:06 EST
  ...2165586189.html) hate to tell you, but that's not a Z bed. that's a standard passenger van GL rear bench seat. does...
• Z-bed shift to the port bulkhead
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:47:35 -0700
  Has anyone ever heard of anyone relocating a Westy's z-bed to the port side? I'm wondering if it is practical, iow...
• Raised Z Bed Hinges Info Needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 May 2006 08:23:18 -0700
  I've acquired a set of the replacement z bed hinges that raises the Westfalia lower bed about four inches. I'm installing them...
• Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:35:06 -0700
  So I was trying to figure out if I can swap the Z-Bed from the 84 Wolfsburg in to the 87 Syncro which...
• Z-Bed
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:52:44 -0700
  ...I have a perfectly fine Z-bed from a 1986 Vanagon. Includes the rear cushion. Blue. My understanding is this was an option on...
• Need Info On Z-Bed Raised Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 3 May 2015 16:44:13 -0700
  I have a set of the z-bed hinges that raise the bed level. Often used when the engine lid needed to be raised...
• Re: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:58:53 EST
  ...re-upholster the westy z-bed (simple, its just like wrapping a gift) and be done with it. chris