The full length bed came out of a "Basic " camper....one that had an ice box
and no stove, a little seat next to the stove cabinet, and a full length
bench/bed.

The "deluxe" had the shorter rear bench and storage cabinets instead of a
seat, and a fridge and stove.

Adam P
81 westy (3 of them)
74 beetle
73 Transporter (at paint shop!)
70 Single Cab  "Whitey"
Vanagon Partsmobiles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Nichols" <msnichols@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2001 4:06 PM
Subject: Size of Westy Rear Seat/Bed in '80-'83 ???

> Greetings from Atlanta, Ga.  I recently bought a full size Rear bed seat
out
> of an '80 Westy, which is what I want for my '81 --7 pass. model.
However,
> I noticed pictures on the list of an '82 with a smaller bed.  Why the
> different sizes in the different years?    Also, will the '80 seat when
> reupholstered with new foam be a comfortable seat to sit on and use as a
> bed?  Any caveats from other installers of this kind of seat/bed?  Thanks!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael and Christina Nichols
> 2--'81 air cooleds  (one with a Weekender seat bed already)
>