Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:54:31 +0000
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
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Nope, sorry, mine are gone.
Jim
On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 12:40 PM Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> Website: Kraiker.Photography
> <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
> Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD
>
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