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Subject:Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:09:43 -0500

Jake that's a great point. Now that you mention it I also think tha the
Carat beds are a little shorter because of the moulded plastic interior
panels. I could be wrong on this though. Chris any input on that??

On 10/16/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Small correction. The bed from a Poptop Weekender will be too narrow
> because of the closet in back.  You need a Carat, Wolfburg Edition or
> hardtop Weekender for a donor.
>
> Its a great addition to the van.   :)
>
> On 10/16/07, Jeff Lincoln < magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Chad,
> >
> > Chris nailed it. If you find one you can just swap out the seat you have
> >
> > with the weekender seat. So a rear seat out of anything called a
> > weekender
> > or Carat will do. You will also needs the rear cushion that goes over
> > the
> > engine deck. I've seen a lot of people who sell the seat and cushion
> > together.
> >
> > Good luck it's a great upgrade.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> > '90 Carat (Grover)
> > '86 (We call this one Parts)
> > '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home)
> > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/

--
Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus