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Subject:Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:51:03 -0700

Peter

            Be wary of the term "Z' bed. The "Z" bed is an aftermarket
company that converted a moveable non moveable seat and made it into a bed.
             There actually different types of seat mechanisms that you may
get sold. The regular van use one type which has a full frame work and
bolts to the body and use bear claw mounts to latch on  a post. The carat
uses the style but is narrower because of the plastic panels.
             Then there are Westy and Weekender/Multivan van style which
are mounted in a wooden box and do not rely on the vehicle to operate. The
westy unit is narrower then the Weekender/Multivan but use the same
mechanism.
             Then there are the actual 'Z' bed hinges which require you to
cut your original frame for operation. I know this because I bought what
was supposed to be a West frame and it  turned out being a worthless
passenger van "Rock and Roll" unit.
              "Z" bed in like " band aid " or other items which become
generic. Good luck in your search.

                                Stacy

On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 7:44 AM, Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote:

> As we're putting my camper back together I've been going over all of the
> cabinets & hardware. I'd like to find a better set of hinges for the
> back bench if possible.
>
> Anyone have a pair that is still nice and solid they can part with? I'm
> located in Toronto Canada.
> --
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> Website: Kraiker.Photography
> <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
> Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD
>

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