Date:         Thu, 29 Apr 2004 04:18:16 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: rear seat conversion???
Comments: To: cybor_punk@HOTMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 4/28/2004 9:59:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
cybor_punk@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

<< My 85 Vanagon has the forward folding rear seat, but I would like to
convert to the weekender bed package.
Can I just change the mounting/hinge hardware + some modifications, or do I
need the whole weekender seat?
The original seat doesn't seem to be as flat as the weekender seat and this
seat has two bench supports/legs underneath.>>

Ken,

IMHO it's less hassle to get a Weekender bench than to use conversion hinges
like Z-bed. Besides, the regular bench like yours does not have the flatter
surface as the Weekender benches. It'd be a pain to sleep on those bumps.

Take care not to use the bench from a Westy Weekender or Multivan unless you
intend on transplanting the plastic side panels and bench mount extensions.

You may want to consider putting on the matching middle bench from the
Weekender package as the seat backs of those folds forward to facilitate ease of use
of the bed.

BenT
Vanagon Cafe