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• Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 16:10:51 -0500
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the front and 2...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:12:29 -0700
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: > > 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > front and > > 2...
• pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 10:50:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...pre 68' type II engine access hinges For all of you that have busted engine access hinges, take heart, the engine access hinges are...
• FS: Modified bed hinges - 4" lift over stock
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 14:30:44 -0400
  ...2 years ago I purchased a set of modified bed hinges from list member Bj�rn Ratjen, who brought them back from Germany. These...
• Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:09:05 -0700
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: > > 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > front and > > 2...
• 1965 Engine door hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 11:39:56 -0500
  my 65' Westfalia needs to have the hinges replaced on the engine access lid. does anyone have a spare set in working order? I...
• Hinges for top bed
  Historical mailing list - David Wallace
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 12:32:03 -0600
  ...However, I'd prefer to simply put some hinges back on. Why the PO would take off the hinges? Any idea where I can...
• Wanted: Rear hatch hinges
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:24:39 -0700
  I need a few rear hatch hinges. Anybody have an old junk hatch with decent hinges still on it. JordanVW? Let me know. -john...
• Wanted: Rear hatch hinges
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:25:17 -0700
  I need a few rear hatch hinges. Anybody have an old junk hatch with decent hinges still on it. JordanVW? Let me know. -john...
• Re: POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:44:35 -0700
  If you mean the rear hinges then the 3 threaded holes on each side are part of welded in plates. You can remove the...
• Re: bed/seat hinges?!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:29:08 EDT
  ...Will the aftermarket seat/bed hinges act & look > like the the westy hinges? z-products makes some hinges but i was not > able to...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 7 Sep 2020 11:53:53 -0500
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: > > > > 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > > front and > > > > 2...
• bed/seat hinges?!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 12:56:05 -0700
  ...Will the aftermarket seat/bed hinges act & look like the the westy hinges? z-products makes some hinges but i was not able to...
• Re: Reimo bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:08:40 EST
  ...However, the regular 'non-Westy' Weekender bench is a totally different system of hinges. I can take pictures of the hinges but I do...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 7 Sep 2020 13:20:52 -0700
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: >> >> 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the >> front and >> >> 2...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:21:58 -0700
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: > > > > 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > > front and > > > > 2...
• 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...
• Need: Rear Hatch Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:28:05 -0400
  ...The hatch has been straightened back out, but the hinges...are too far gone. Thanks. Blake Sartin Moderator, Bus-Life List http://autos.groups...
• 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...
• Rear deck mod and bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - Ikard
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:40:52 -0700
  ...I read somewhere that you could buy modified hinges for the rear seat so that it is raised in the bed position but normal...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:12:53 +0300
  ...The further away the added weight is from the hinges the greater the stress is. I have not put anything on my doors yet...
• Re: Rear deck mod and bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:57:29 -0400
  ...Maybe you could use their mechanism with the vanagon box & pads? I've kept a set of ASI Riviera bed hinges for just that...
• Re: Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:47:17 -0700
  hi Mark, What year is your van? On mine (1988) the top and lower hinges are bolted to the body. On Wed, Mar 15...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap.......westy z bed hinges available
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:17:51 EDT
  > > Does this kit offer any advantage over scrapping the hinges > > out of a Westy and installing them in a passenger van? > > > None that I...
• Bunk hinges?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:20:13 -0700
  Westy bunk hinges. Need a pair. Anyone happen to have a set laying about gathering dust? '82 if it makes any difference. Jim
• I got the 215/75R14 to fit in the carrier of my 88.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:51:28 -0600
  I took a 32" piece of 1" angle iron and welded it below the brace that had the carrier's hinges on it. The...
• Re: POP TOP POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
  Historical mailing list - LEM
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 23:35:18 +0000
  ...POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF Sent: Oct 18, 2015 7:33 AM HI having the 87 Westy painted want to remove the pop...
• Re: Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:12:14 -0400
  ...Hinges hi Mark,What year is your van? On mine (1988) the top and lower hinges are bolted to the body.On Wed, Mar...
• anothersplit window busquestion -> door hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 13:25:04 -0500
  does anybody know if the "pins" for the front door hinges are being reproduced. a friend of mine hopes to cure his sagging doors...
• 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...
• Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben Beasley
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:20:28 -0500
  ...I have the back seat assembly including cushions, hinges, cabinetry, etc) from a 1981 Weekender. What suggestions would the list have? How to mount...
• Reimo bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kostreva
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 01:26:02 -0500
  Does anyone have pictures of the Reimo 4" lift bed hinges installed? My set came with german instructions with illustrations that seem to be...
• POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:33:54 -0700
  HI having the 87 Westy painted want to remove the pop top and the hinges that are bolted to the roof when we remove...
• Re: Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:13:31 -0700
  ...Hinges hi Mark,What year is your > van? On mine (1988) the top and lower hinges are bolted to the body.On Wed, > Mar...
• Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:48:27 -0700
  Getting ready to replace the bolts that attach the pop top to the hinges at the rear, four on each side. There appears/feels...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:27:51 -0700
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: >>> >>> 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the >>> front and >>> >>> 2...
• Front windshield visors.
  Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:40:23 -0700
  ...Driver's side is completed broken at the plastic hinges where it attaches to the top of the pillar. The passsenger side one if...
• FS: tan westy side curtains, hatch screen, skylite hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 10:52:59 EST
  ...fit all vanagon westy skylites $25 for the pair (i have hinges only, not lift mechanism) all parts good used and ship from SE...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 07:14:36 -0700
  ...The further away the added weight > is from the hinges the greater the stress is. I have not put anything > on my doors yet...
• Re: Bunk hinges?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:52:59 -0700
  ...Thanks Werner! Jim On Aug 22, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: > Westy bunk hinges. Need a pair. Anyone happen to have...
• Re: Need jumpseat hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 01:44:53 EDT
  ...Like the hinges on the jumpseat Home Depot!! seriously. chris
• Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:29:28 -0800
  ...bolt and now can not find the bolts that hold the hinges to the top of the van It has been over a year...
• FS: tan westy windshield curtain & side curtains, hatch screen, skylite hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:28:52 EDT
  ...fit all vanagon westy skylites $25 for the pair (i have hinges only, not lift mechanism) all parts good used and ship from SE...
• rear seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:34:38 -0700
  ...Means raising the engine cover so I need the hinges that lift the rear seat when the seat back is lowered to make it...
• Re: pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:55:39 -0500 (CDT)
  ...pre 68' type II engine access hinges oops sorry to send this public, it wsa meant to go to thom privately. however if you...
• Need jumpseat hinges
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 22:37:47 -0400
  ...Like the hinges on the jumpseat, a cupholder lid, etc, etc. Thanks, David / NJ Former owner of a 76 Westy (sniff, miss ya Wanda...
• Re: Help w/ Vanity light in Sunvisor
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:47:00 EDT
  ...front and rear table mounts and arms and bases, sofabed hinges, poptop hinges, cabinet hinges and hardware, fridge racks, sink/stove burners, LP tank...
• Re: Cabinet Hinge set - Brown
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:16:52 -0500
  ...if you source hinges that dont attach in the direction you want, you can always pop the hinge pin out and insert it the...
• Cabinet Hinge set - Brown
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:12:29 -0400
  Would anyone happen to have an extra set of Brown Hinges for a Westy cabinet door...I'm looking for a set of hinges...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 17:55:30 -0700
  ...When I come to the rear hinges, do I: > > 1. Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > front and > > 2...
• Re: Reimo Bed Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kostreva
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 15:21:29 -0500
  ...Are there hinges available for this seat, or do I need to retrofit a Westfalia rear bench? Mark. >Sorry I don't have a...
• Re: Hinges
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:24:41 -0400
  ...Hinges hi Mark,What year is your van? On mine (1988) the top and lower hinges are bolted to the body.On Wed, Mar...
• instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:03:02 -0800
  ...inside of the heads of the carnage bolts that secure the hinges to the pop top to prevent water seeping in Is this standard...
• Re: Hinges for top bed
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 08:57:34 -0400
  ...Maynard On Friday, August 03, 2001 5:01 PM, David Wallace <dwallace@BURGOYNE.COM> wrote: > Any idea where I can get Westy bed hinges?
• WTB:skylight hinges
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 19:52:51 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE>anyone have a set to sell? late model westy skylight hinges.</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>jason...
• weekender interior FS ( wasRe: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:20:40 EST
  ...I have the back seat > assembly including cushions, hinges, cabinetry, etc) from a 1981 Weekender. > > > What suggestions would the list have? How to mount...
• Re: Reimo bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:54:31 -0800
  ...The base, hinges, and release mechanism are just like the full Westy type only wider. All of these 84 Wolfy Vanagons I have seen...
• Re: Rear deck mod and bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:09:46 -0700
  ...I read > somewhere that you could buy modified hinges for the rear seat so that it > is > raised in the bed position but normal...
• Re: Bunk hinges?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:24:00 -0700
  ...On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > Westy bunk hinges. Need a pair. Anyone happen to...
• Re: Alloy spare into an 83?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 20:52:18 -0500
  ...Am I wrong? Hinges seem to have a c-clip on them. thanks, john > 1) run a steel spare > 2) remove the springsteel rod...