Joined: January 27, 2010 Posts: 70 Location: norfolk va
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:34 am Post subject: Removing the bed, sink, icebox, and cabinets.
Well I have the bentley manual so i guess is there any hints tricks or tips from anyone that has did this before?
its coming out of an '81 westy it looks like this without the jump seat.
i will be taking photos and measurements to make it easyer to put into my vanagon
Joined: October 09, 2009 Posts: 1010 Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:39 am Post subject:
I would say just start wrenching. Good luck on the retrofit. _________________ J.C.
________________________
"83" Vanagon GL Air cooled "VanWilder"
"84" Westy Air cooled "Lemona" *Sold*
2000" BMW 528i
Trek 6000 MTB
"VanWilder has given back to me more then I could ever put into it" September 22, 2010
Malama Ka `Aina—"Respect the Land"
Joined: October 09, 2009 Posts: 1010 Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:45 am Post subject:
I was just gonna say that I put a Westy bed in my Vanagon GL. No sink or fridge as I would never use them. I cook outside the van. But the bed... oh a must have install. You should post a picture of your rig.
http://s983.photobucket.com/albums/ae312/vanwilder_photos/ _________________ J.C.
________________________
"83" Vanagon GL Air cooled "VanWilder"
"84" Westy Air cooled "Lemona" *Sold*
2000" BMW 528i
Trek 6000 MTB
"VanWilder has given back to me more then I could ever put into it" September 22, 2010
Malama Ka `Aina—"Respect the Land"
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9116 Location: San Diego
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:24 am Post subject:
Hints, depend on your goals. The just start wrenching hint above is likely the best. Also, a big hint, is to:
a) take apart as little as possible.
b) put fasteners back when ever you can so you know where they go.
The kitchen comes out as a cabinet, so don't go taking stuff off of it.
You'll find it is bolted to the cabinet next to it.
You'll notice once the kitchen is loose, you can tip it.
Oh ya, kitchen cabinet comes out first and last to go back in.
You work your way towards the back of the van.
Once the kitchen is loose, pull it out and carefully remove connections.
Take pictures!
I'd pop out the big bed seat next, then work on the cabinets.
You should find the water tank under the seat in that model, I believe.
The next huge task after the little cabinet is the BIG rear cabinet.
You want to take out the overhead before the BIG rear cabinet.
LOTS of fasteners holding that puppy up.
Look to the Bentley for "hints" as it doesn't always have everything or will show stuff you don't have. Use the Bentley as a guide.
It's is gonna take you many hours and there are lots of parts. Bag and tag and document.
If you have propane, take that stuff loose first, too, btw......
This should be enough information over load for now....ask more questions later...... _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22 running well...
Joined: October 09, 2009 Posts: 1010 Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:34 am Post subject:
Torton wrote:
I LOVE "VANWILDER"!! It really gives me tons of ideas for my Vangon. Its nice to see someone make it so custom
Thanks, VanWilder is the Shiiizzzz! Customizing is the way to go.
What do you need? What do you not need? Ala carte! _________________ J.C.
________________________
"83" Vanagon GL Air cooled "VanWilder"
"84" Westy Air cooled "Lemona" *Sold*
2000" BMW 528i
Trek 6000 MTB
"VanWilder has given back to me more then I could ever put into it" September 22, 2010
Malama Ka `Aina—"Respect the Land"
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9116 Location: San Diego
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:51 am Post subject:
If I drove VanWilder, the cops would simply cuff me with no questions asked..... _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22 running well...
Joined: October 09, 2009 Posts: 1010 Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:55 am Post subject:
r39o wrote:
If I drove VanWilder, the cops would simply cuff me with no questions asked.....
Why? Cause of the camo? Or because of all the GREEN uh camo? _________________ J.C.
________________________
"83" Vanagon GL Air cooled "VanWilder"
"84" Westy Air cooled "Lemona" *Sold*
2000" BMW 528i
Trek 6000 MTB
"VanWilder has given back to me more then I could ever put into it" September 22, 2010
Malama Ka `Aina—"Respect the Land"
Joined: October 19, 2010 Posts: 424 Location: Portland, OR
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:03 am Post subject:
VanWilder wrote:
I was just gonna say that I put a Westy bed in my Vanagon GL. No sink or fridge as I would never use them. I cook outside the van. But the bed... oh a must have install. You should post a picture of your rig.
Guess I'm bringing up an old topic.. but I have a question for you!
I have a z bed (wolfsburg edition so a little narrower than reg gl) and want to put in a westy bed to give me more room for storage w/o having to move everything before and after folding out bed, etc.
My bed is about 60"-61" wide and from what I'm reading the westy bed is around 46" wide. So that will give me a little over a foot of storage (wide) as I won't be putting in cabinetry.
Is it a simple exchange or are there lots of modifications involved? Not sure how the seat back will be totally supported not touching both walls..
Also, nice to meet you yesterday, Van Wilder. _________________ 1987.5 wolfsburg hardtop
Joined: January 01, 2009 Posts: 2669 Location: Maine
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Removing the bed, sink, icebox, and cabinets.
1*4*3*2 wrote:
If I had a stove like the one pictuered I'd take it out too. What's the point of this thing...no burners or control knobs. _________________ '09 VW Tiguan
'87 VW Westy
Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 313 Location: Vancouver, WA.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:26 pm Post subject:
vermontgirl wrote:
VanWilder wrote:
I was just gonna say that I put a Westy bed in my Vanagon GL. No sink or fridge as I would never use them. I cook outside the van. But the bed... oh a must have install. You should post a picture of your rig.
Guess I'm bringing up an old topic.. but I have a question for you!
I have a z bed (wolfsburg edition so a little narrower than reg gl) and want to put in a westy bed to give me more room for storage w/o having to move everything before and after folding out bed, etc.
My bed is about 60"-61" wide and from what I'm reading the westy bed is around 46" wide. So that will give me a little over a foot of storage (wide) as I won't be putting in cabinetry.
Is it a simple exchange or are there lots of modifications involved? Not sure how the seat back will be totally supported not touching both walls..
You would have to make a new base for it though. Nice meeting you yesterday also. _________________ 1987 Syncro (converted 2WD auto)
2004 2.5 SOHC Subaru
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EMPI race prepped 930 CVs and axles
Bilstein coilover front, rear ProComp MX-6066R shocks, hypercoil springs
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Joined: October 19, 2010 Posts: 424 Location: Portland, OR
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:05 pm Post subject:
FrankenSubySyncro wrote:
vermontgirl wrote:
VanWilder wrote:
I was just gonna say that I put a Westy bed in my Vanagon GL. No sink or fridge as I would never use them. I cook outside the van. But the bed... oh a must have install. You should post a picture of your rig.
Guess I'm bringing up an old topic.. but I have a question for you!
I have a z bed (wolfsburg edition so a little narrower than reg gl) and want to put in a westy bed to give me more room for storage w/o having to move everything before and after folding out bed, etc.
My bed is about 60"-61" wide and from what I'm reading the westy bed is around 46" wide. So that will give me a little over a foot of storage (wide) as I won't be putting in cabinetry.
Is it a simple exchange or are there lots of modifications involved? Not sure how the seat back will be totally supported not touching both walls..
You would have to make a new base for it though. Nice meeting you yesterday also.
Thanks for this! Just talked to the guy. He said it's from a riviera (or said the guy who sold it to him). He said it's supposedly the same dimensions as a westy bed but he's working and can't measure. Any of you know? He's looking for the bed I have in my van. I can't believe he's only asking $20!? Guess I could just do a trade (even though z beds seem to go for a bit more..); if we're both happy with our beds why not do a fair trade! _________________ 1987.5 wolfsburg hardtop
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Removing the bed, sink, icebox, and cabinets.
Timwhy wrote:
1*4*3*2 wrote:
If I had a stove like the one pictuered I'd take it out too. What's the point of this thing...no burners or control knobs.
Are you kidding? That thing NEVER had a problem! And I do believe the title mentioned bed, sink, icebox (not fridge) and cabinets.
Kind of funny to see that picture. That was Stanagon's Westy. I bought it a couple of years ago, took the Boston Bob built engine (serial number CV STANAGON) and put it my '83 Westy, and scraped most of the rest. It was far from that condition by the time I got it. The engine is still humming along, and I am proud to be driving around with an engine hand built by homie Bobby Donalds. We still miss you down here, Bob!
Boston Bob
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 3423 Location: Orbiting San Diego
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject:
If you are really looking for storage you should get a Westy bed. That seat you are thinking about does not have the large open storage spot below it that a Westy bench does.
Mark
vermontgirl wrote:
.....Thanks for this! Just talked to the guy. He said it's from a riviera (or said the guy who sold it to him). He said it's supposedly the same dimensions as a westy bed but he's working and can't measure. Any of you know? He's looking for the bed I have in my van. I can't believe he's only asking $20!? Guess I could just do a trade (even though z beds seem to go for a bit more..); if we're both happy with our beds why not do a fair trade!
Joined: October 19, 2010 Posts: 424 Location: Portland, OR
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:36 pm Post subject:
crazyvwvanman wrote:
If you are really looking for storage you should get a Westy bed. That seat you are thinking about does not have the large open storage spot below it that a Westy bench does.
Mark
vermontgirl wrote:
.....Thanks for this! Just talked to the guy. He said it's from a riviera (or said the guy who sold it to him). He said it's supposedly the same dimensions as a westy bed but he's working and can't measure. Any of you know? He's looking for the bed I have in my van. I can't believe he's only asking $20!? Guess I could just do a trade (even though z beds seem to go for a bit more..); if we're both happy with our beds why not do a fair trade!
But if I built or found a base for that seat, I would have the storage space that is naturally there under the seat, yes? _________________ 1987.5 wolfsburg hardtop
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