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Subject:Re: WTB - 84 Westy D/S Seat
From:James Henry
Date:Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:38:54 -0400

Geo

As Chris has said, these seats are instruments of torture, I replaced the
ones in my 84 Westy with captains chairs that were much more comfortable on
long trips.

But if you want as set, I have my old ones, they are like new, I do not
think they are worth the cost of shipping though. Where are you. I am in
Durham, NC.

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 7:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: WTB - 84 Westy D/S Seat

A close look at my driver's seat reveals that it is not going to last
forever (the padding in the back is shot and there is a hole worn on the
outboard bolster where I drag myself in).  I'm looking for a good
replacement in this pattern:

http://www.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/VW-Interior1.jpg

Also a couple of questions --

1)  If I am only able to source a passenger seat (as they are more likely to
be in good shape) can this be made to serve as a driver's seat?

I can see that the slider control is located on the opposite side (never
adjust that anyway) and there is a rubber guard around the corner of the D/S
seat bottom, possibly to protect it from the handbrake lever when rotating
the seat (I never rotate the driver's seat).

2)  Is this (attractive? stunning? retro?) pattern unique to the 84 Westies
or was it also used on non-Westies &/or other years?

Thanks for any answers, advice or leads.

Geo

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