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• weekender Z beds for sale..Re: Seat cover recommedations.. also Z beds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 02:24:51 EDT
  ...Anybody have > any experiences they want share? Am I just better finding a used bed. My > local > places don't have any so it...
• Re: Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 09:42:28 -0400
  I have had my upper bed out many times and there IS a steel bar going from side to side, right where to bed...
• Bed foam
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 1 Oct 2019 09:18:41 -0400
  ...The tent and bed cushions were trashed. I noticed that the bed cushions in the trailer seem to be 4” similar to the vanagons...
• Re: looking for custom camper advice
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:42:42 -0500
  >>i want to use a full rear seat/bed rather then a Westy size rear seat/bed. >>tia >>jason Hey Jason, I used to...
• 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...
• Size of Westy Rear Seat/Bed in '80-'83 ???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:06:29 -0500
  ...I recently bought a full size Rear bed seat out of an '80 Westy, which is what I want for my '81 --7 pass...
• 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: Bed Extension Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 16:42:00 -0500
  Warren, Why would you want to do this? Aren't you used to having your feet hang off the end of the bed? :) John...
• Re: Bed foam
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 09:58:21 -0400
  I replaced the foam in my upper bed with high-density foam from a fabric store also. It works great! Marc Perdue On Tue...
• Re: Z-bed, sofa bed, bench seat????
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:58:07 -0700
  ...The standard common ones are for a less than full width bed. The difference is in the driver's side hinge only. The hinge...
• Z-bed, sofa bed, bench seat????
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:30:15 -0700
  ...to distill this from the archives, but got really confused trying to differentiate a�Z-bed, from a sofa-bed, etc.. � thanks much, jake �
• Bed Extension Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 00:59:37 -0500
  ...I'm 6'9" and looking for ideas on extending the length of the bed in my Westy. Perhaps something that would fold down...
• spray bed liner on truck bed?? was Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2007 17:17:45 EDT
  speaking about bedliners.... im thinking of getting my doka's bed rhino lined... those of you who have done it, did you do the...
• Re: Size of Westy Rear Seat/Bed in '80-'83 ???
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 05:59:03 -0500
  The full length bed came out of a "Basic " camper....one that had an ice box and no stove, a little seat next to...
• Re: Z-bed - weekender sofabeds for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:32:45 EDT
  ...interior from carat/wolfsburg w/ bed/table, interior from westy weekender w. kitchen unit/bed/table, interior from weekender vanagon w/ bed/ middle seat...
• Westfalia bed measurements needed...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:34:19 -0700
  Does anyone know the dimensions of the upstairs bed and downstairs bed when folded out, ready for sleeping?
• Re: Z-bed, sofa bed, bench seat????
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:15:16 -0700
  As I suspected, Mark confirmed that not all Westy beds are equal. I harvested me bench/bed from an early Westy and the rear...
• the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:14:23 -0400
  ...somewhere along the line someone started INCORRECTLY calling ANY rear bed in volkswagen vans or campers a "z-bed' weather it was made by...
• Plans for building a bed in a 1984 Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Curt T
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 19:52:09 -0700
  Hi Gang, I have a few questions on bed plans for a 1984 vanagon. First before I build a bed, I found a back...
• Re: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 17:30:55 -0700
  David Marshall wrote: > > You forgot BED BUG! > Better yet: 4X4 BED BED 4X4 4X4 SLPR etc
• High Lift Bed Hardware was Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 00:45:01 -0800
  While on this subject does anyone have any idea where one might acquire a set of the higher lift Z Bed hinges? I know...
• Re: 73 Bus Floorplan?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Fri, 7 Oct 1994 12:42:04 -0500 (CDT)
  ...He pulled the bed (made of 2x4s) out > >and we went to Austin VeeDub Salvage and bought a Westy bed for $100. > > $100???? A...
• Re: Bed foam
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 1 Oct 2019 20:02:17 -0700
  I redid the bed in my westy interior’d Adventurewagen with Lux LHQ foam from The Foam Factory (https://www.foambymail.com) Easily one...
• 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...
• Westy bed question
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:32:50 -0400
  To be clear I have a full westy with the shorter bed that folds down. Not a full width or a Z-bed. Sent...
• Eurovan-Adding Weekender Bed?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 18:01:56 -0800
  ...They have seen our '87 GL with a weekender bed and love it. However, they really would rather have a Eurovan with weekender bed...
• Re: new westy or wurovan kitchen appliances
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 06:53:34 -0800
  There are various versions of Westy bed that came stock in Vanagons. At least 4 are full width in the bed/bench part. Any...
• sofabed for sale...Re: Plans for building a bed in a 1984 Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 13:32:45 EDT
  ...First before I build a bed, I found a back seat that folds into a bed from a later model(I think a 1987...
• 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...
• 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: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:11:28 -0700
  ...Bed folded out flat, if you face toward rear of van and look at bottom of bed, you can see a 3/4" - 1...
• Bed "pads"?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:22:30 -0700
  I saw a recent post about memory foam bed topper pads. My 84 with the partial westie (fold down bed with a foam pad...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:18:13 -0400
  ...somewhere along the line someone started INCORRECTLY calling ANY rear bed in volkswagen vans or campers a "z-bed' weather it was made by...
• Re: Bed foam
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 18:34:23 -0400
  ...The tent and bed >> cushions were trashed. I noticed that the bed cushions in the trailer seem >> to be 4” similar to the vanagons...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:20:59 -0500
  mark drillock wrote: > When you do want it for the full sized bed it is great to have it but > that is not how...
• 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...
• Re: Upper Bed-'85 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 15:29:33 -0400
  Greetings! Appreciated Brian's choreography of getting-in-the-upper-bed movements. The upper bed is wonderfully strong. BUT do not let four teenagers...
• Re: Plans for building a bed in a 1984 Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 07:17:34 -0600
  ...First before I build a bed, I found a back seat that folds into a bed from a later model(I think a 1987...
• Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:46:05 -0700
  I have a 90 Vanagon tintop with the full across zee bed in the back. I cannot get it to pull out into the...
• Adventurewagen folding bed
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 06:52:43 -0500
  I have seen the Adventurewagen camper before, and one of the things that impressed me was the truly elegant way the folding bed operated...
• 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...
• Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 10:52:25 -0700
  ...I think it would be a little crowded in the lower bed together, but I'm skeptical about whether the upper bed could hold...
• Re: Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 08:48:39 -0400
  ...At 09:42 AM 10/7/98 -0400, you wrote: >I have had my upper bed out many times and there IS a steel...
• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:01:23 -0700
  ...mine got stuck like that because the seat belts were in the way for the bed mechanism to me freely... On Wed, Jul 21...
• Re: Z-bed - weekender sofabeds for sale
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 22:09:13 -0700
  It looks like you have a collection! Awesome! I am hoping to make my Vanagon into a weekender with bed & such. This would be...
• Re: 2nd request: photo of Z bed hardware installed?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 04:23:00 EST
  ...Z-beds are aftermarket conversions. I can't help you with that. If you are looking for pics of a stock VW Weekender bench...
• Assist bar for getting into bed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 15:13:01 -0700
  ...I have been looking at the underside of the roof right above the bed, thinking that if I faced the bed, grasped the lip...
• 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...
• 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: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 21:15:03 -0700
  > > I'm really interested in getting a set of hinges/hardware > > to make a Westy sized fold-out bed. > > If anyone has a set...
• need upper bed hinge
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:30:50 -0400
  Looking for the hinge for the upper bed for an 87 westfalia. That’s the left side hinge ( the one behind the driver) that...
• bed conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:46:37 -0500
  ...they make a kit to convert your rear seat into a queen-size bed. i can't speak to the quality or ease of...
• 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
  > I've seen (owned) two different beds: a Westy one where you > lift the seat front and pull forward, and the back lies down...
• 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: bed/seat hinges?!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:29:08 EDT
  In a message dated 6/4/01 3:56:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: > 87 syncro w/o the bed...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:45:58 -0500
  > Ron, or anyone else? Can I ask for some more detail on what is in > this kit? Does one need a westy bed in...
• Re: Can anyone confirm that 90 and above vanagons all have a weekender style bed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:05:47 -0700
  What I've noticed is that most 85's and up, that are passenger models, have a Z bed - the 32-across rear seat...
• 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...
• bed/seat hinges?!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 12:56:05 -0700
  Hi there i have an 84 weekender with the awesome full size bed. I am looking at an 87 syncro w/o the bed...
• Re: Will a Queen size bed fit in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 07:54:48 -0700
  a queen size bed won't fit. I have an 84 with no bells and whistles- it will fit a double six bed with...