Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:11:56 -0700
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
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by the look of the picture on the link that Mark sent... I don't think it's
a swivel seat...
I used to have a 1985 weekender (poptop, no kitchen) it has a seat like
that... bolted behind the driver seat, removable cushion to access to the
storage space, pocket on the side, no armrest.
On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 4:09 AM Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com> wrote:
> I bought my 1985 Westfalia new with a center single seat. It swivels and
> has arm rests. The heavy steel base has a door for extra storage
> underneath. It's so heavy, though, that it's quite a balancing act to hold
> it up propped on the edge of the doorway while trying to get the base to
> line up in the rails and slide it in.
>
> If one of the front seats ever gets worn out, I'll see if the center seat
> can be made to replace it.
>
> On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 1:20 AM Kenneth O'Connor <
> kenneth.oconnor@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > If I lived closer, I would totally grab this for my van!
> >
> > Thank You,
> >
> > Ken
> > (941) 323-4710
> >
> >
> > > On Apr 17, 2020, at 9:41 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I’m not sure what vans had the rails but my 85 does. And, I’ve used
> > both the two seat and single seat on the rails for extra seating.
> > >
> > > My grey seat fits the same rails so I have to wonder if 85 is
> the
> > only year. What year did the grey interior start? Or maybe that was
> used
> > on the same rails in later passenger vans? Either way the rails must
> have
> > been there when there was a grey interior.
> > >
> > > I did read that the single swivel was very rare. I almost think just
> > the 85.
> > >
> > > the single seat is pretty nice as it uses the rails but has the
> > same swivel as the front seats. It also has a storage compartment with
> the
> > same lock as the glove box.
> > >
> > > I’m forgetting now but I almost think I purchased the base from someone
> > on the list, maybe Mark?
> > >
> > > The seat was given to me by a local VW friend and pack rat. It is far
> > from perfect but serviceable.
> > >
> > > Tips from folks on this list helped me get it in good shape.
> > Interestingly it has no head rest or arm rests. The collector said he
> > thought it was originally from a 85 swivel seat.
> > >
> > > I rarely use them in the van, but they are fun toys.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> > >> On Apr 17, 2020, at 10:59 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I have a 85 full westy that had the slide in single seat on a swivel.
> > >>
> > >> I retrofitted the whole westy interior into a 86 westfalia "weekender"
> > >> Edward
> > >>
> > >>> On Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 10:42 PM Dennis Haynes <
> d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> 85 seems to be the year that had the floor with the rails and covers
> to
> > >>> accept the additional seat. Shortly after I purchased Fun Bus I
> worked
> > with
> > >>> the dealer to order all the parts needed to add the seat and floor
> > parts as
> > >>> I needed to seat 5 at the time. VWoA caught on and stopped the order.
> > Never
> > >>> got in writing but was told that seat wasn't crash tested. My guess
> is
> > that
> > >>> being centered with the sliding door it was not a good place to be if
> > >>> t-boned on that side. I ended up with an American van seat set up
> that
> > was
> > >>> used for many years. Now I have a rear facing set up like used on the
> > later
> > >>> carats. I like that set up better as it leaves the space in the
> center
> > of
> > >>> the van open and is very easy to folds up out of the way or remove.
> > >>>
> > >>> Dennis
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> > Behalf
> > >>> Of David McNeely
> > >>> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 10:22 PM
> > >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >>> Subject: Re: Free Westy middle jumpseat in SoCal?
> > >>>
> > >>> Eric, so far as I know, no Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile ("Westy,"
> > or
> > >>> "Full Camper" as many call it) came with a jump seat. There are no
> > rails
> > >>> to accommodate one in mine, for sure, and the owner's manual doesn't
> > >>> mention it. There is a one passenger jump seat that came in some
> other
> > >>> versions that some folks fit to the Campmobile. I have one of those,
> > and
> > >>> it works really well if you install it properly. However, I suspect
> it
> > >>> would not meet current safety laws even installed properly, though it
> > does
> > >>> have a shoulder belt -- that attaches to the same mounts as the front
> > >>> passenger belt.
> > >>>
> > >>> mcneely
> > >>>
> > >>> On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 7:14 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Hi Mark and others,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> It seems that if you are patient these seats still show up.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I have been given a brown one in lovely condition that matches
> > >>>> my 85. I also have a grey one. I only use them in the van about
> > once a
> > >>> year.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I use them as small couches the rest of the year.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Still, if someone with a grey van needs a middle seat I’ll give it
> to
> > >>>> them. I actually use the grey one in my van more as it feels a bit
> > >>>> lighter, so easier to install. I’m probably imagining it but maybe
> > >>>> they lightened it somehow.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Both my middle seats have two arm rests. I suspect this means they
> > >>>> were originally in passenger vans. But they slide in on the rails.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I’ve learned to remove one arm rest by the driver’s side to get a
> > >>>> perfect fit.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Is the actual Westie jump seat different? Mine is a two seater.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I also have the single seat option. That usually sits on a rocking
> > >>>> chair base I made for it. But it is ready to pop into the van if
> > needed.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Eric Caron
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> On Apr 17, 2020, at 8:08 PM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
> wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>
> > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foran
> > >>>> gecounty.craigslist.org
> > %2Fwto%2Fd%2Forange-1987-vanagon-wheels-tires-a
> > >>>>
> nd%2F7109900405.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cdb27a680fb45417ed0f808d7e33
> > >>>>
> f6816%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637227733771161390&
> > >>>>
> amp;sdata=NmSfJCYs0%2Bf5VHZsyzSaWcDJHFVADGIMT4VfytJA2EM%3D&reserve
> > >>>> d=0
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Not mine, won't get involved.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Mark
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> >
>
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