Hi all,

Just wanted to put the question out there for you learned list members.  I'm
sure it has been discussed plenty of times but I'm getting no love from the
archive.  I have an '87 Syncro Vanagon GL and am in the process of
installing a Westfalia rear bench seat/bed.  So far I have the cabinetry
bolted down to the floor and am ready to bolt the brackets down to the rear
deck.  Now, I know that the gas tank is under the rear deck on the passenger
side.  How have you guys managed to bolt that bracket down without dropping
the gas tank?  In contrast to one opinion that I did find in the archive,
there does NOT appear to be a captive bolt on the passenger side rear deck.
Open to all suggestions short of pulling engine/trans/gas tank.

Best regards,

Ben Beasley
1987 Syncro "Babe, the big blue ox"