In a message dated 9/16/03 2:28:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
DStewart@REEDSMITH.COM writes:

> I'm supposed to look at a Vanagon GL Syncro this weekend - owner says rear
> seat does NOT fold flat - probably a stupid question as I'm sure this has
> been covered here before but I assume that not all GLs came with the rear seat
> that folds into a bed?  It's a 1987, no power locks/windows/no alloys.
>
>

if theres a U shaped metal handle in the middle of the back of the rear
seatback then you have a sofabed.  of course if you got that handle youre supposed
to have a rear mattress too but alot of times they get used for the doggy bed
in the garage and the vans gets sold w/o them..
chris