Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:38:31 -0400
Reply-To: Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
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Thanks Mark, I had assumed the 2 & 3 seater benches used the same parts.
Always learning something new through the list!
I heard back from Bus Depot, they aren't a replacement.
"Thank you for your inquiry. I'm sorry but we do not offer replacement
hinges. The hinges that you linked to are for creating your own sofa
bed. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me."
Even Felder Enterprises is out of stock on these so I'll keep my eyes
and ears open. If anyone has a set I'm still looking.
I'm also looking for the screws that hold the bench & back to the hinge.
I'm missing 8. Anyone?
> Mark Drillock <mailto:modrillock@gmail.com>
> July 16, 2016 at 1:59 PM
>
> It is even more complicated. There are at least 4 versions of the
> hinge pairs that go with wooden seat cushion boards like your 82 has.
> You need a set for the 2 person full Westy bench/bed. The various 3
> person wooden version seat hinge sets won't do. Some do have a pass
> side hinge that matches what you need but not the driver sides. Shop
> carefully.
>
> Mark
>
> Peter Kraiker <mailto:turbowesty@gmail.com>
> July 16, 2016 at 1:40 PM
> 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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Regards, Peter Kraiker
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1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD