Thanks Stacy, appreciate the additional information. You're right that
I'm looking for the Westy/Weekender hinges. I see Bus Depot has
something that suggests it's for this purpose but does not say if it
works the same way...
http://www.busdepot.com/98553
There's a comment in the text about needing to raise the height of the
engine box that makes me suspicious.

> Stacy Schneider <mailto:vwcrewman@comcast.net>
> July 16, 2016 at 12:51 PM
>      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
>
>
>
>
> --
>    1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels.
>     Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
> Peter Kraiker <mailto:turbowesty@gmail.com>
> July 16, 2016 at 10:44 AM
> 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.

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1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD