Date:         Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:23:51 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Back Seat Bed Conversion
Comments: To: bbeasley@MIX.WVU.EDU
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In a message dated 3/11/03 10:17:42 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bbeasley@MIX.WVU.EDU writes:

<< I have a 1987 Syncro Vanagon GL and would like to convert the backseat to
that of a Weekender folding seat for camping.  I have the back seat assembly
including cushions, hinges, cabinetry, etc) from a 1981 Weekender.   >>

Ben B.,

It sounds to me that you've got a Westy rather than a van Weekender package.
The typical Weekender option for vans consisted of a rear cushion over the
rear deck, folding bed/bench, and middle bench with seatbacks that folded
forward.

If you have "cabinets" with your donor parts, then it's likely a Westy
(especially since you said it's an '81.) They can be easily mounted but not
as easy as using a simple bench only Weekender bench.

Where are you located? West Virginia, maybe? There are a number of listees
which may reside near you and have access to a better bed combo than the one
available to you now.

BenT