Hi Charlie. This is what I plan to do too. As luck would have it, I got a Westy rear foam piece (same pattern) for free before converting my engine. Didn't think I'd really need it at the time. And FWIW, I tend to pile up stuff in the rear (who doesn't? --- ;^) so with the increase in height, I may remove the upper bunk mattress to stow the extra mattress piece, or somehow stow it above the bed. I haven't measured either area yet though. Regardless, the upper storage above bed will be removed due to increase in engine lid height. I tended to bump my head on it as it was anyway. Cheers, Neil. Cheers, Neil. On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 10:09 AM, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > Yes, I am no longer in business and unfortunately I don't have any old > stock like this to assist you. What you can do is get a second > mattress. Basically the mattress is about as thick as a typical > engine cover mod, so when you put the seat into the bed position, move the > 2nd mattress forward and everything will be level. > > David > Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > Box 4153, Quesnel BC, > Canada V2J 3J2 > > Engine Conversion FAQ - > http://www.hasenwerk.ca/faq > > On Mon, June 30, 2008 22:40, Ikard > wrote: >> >> Looking for a source again. I have installed > a 95 Jetta in my 80 Vanagon >> (runs great). Had to modify the > engine lid (raised about 4"). I read >> somewhere that you > could buy modified hinges for the rear seat so that it >> is >> raised in the bed position but normal in the seat position. David > Marshall >> mentions having hinges for sale but his > http://www.fastforward.ca/ website >> is out of business. >> > >> Does anyone know of a supplier for these modified hinges or > some sketches >> on >> how to do it. Guess my geometry sucks > cause I can't noodle it out. >> >> Help? >> >> Charlie >> >
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