Date:         Wed, 2 Jun 1999 07:40:53 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westphalia Jump Seat
Comments: To: The Davis Family <nmdavis@HOME.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <37542C74.572A87DC@home.com>
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> I am looking for a jump seat that fits in the middle of an 85 Westy.
> Can anyone help me out?  Does any model year seat fit?  Does anyone have
> one they would like to sell?


A passenger van seat can be used but will prevent access to the fridge, etc.
when installed because it is too long (being a bench seat rather than a
jumpseat).  However, there was an actual optional Westfalia seat for that
year. It is a very rare item, having been a rather expensive option at the
time, but I do have one. It snaps right into the seat tracks that are under
your carpet.  It swivels 360 degrees, just like the front seats, and has a
storage compartment below it.  The seat is tan velour (same as used on the
'85-87 range GL Westies), but since the seat tracks on it are standard
Vanagon, any seat could be substituted.  The seat is used but was in storage
in the owner's garage almost since new.  He told me that he used it perhaps
three times ever.  Price is $250 plus shipping.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW