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vw_vancation
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Joined: May 29, 2023
Posts: 1
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 Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 7:17 pm Post subject: Bed-hinge issues |
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Long-time reader here! Finally decided to make an account and ask a question. We refinished an old 1974 bus and had no issues with the z-bed hinges.. until there were problems! It will go flat into a bed but when trying to convert it back into a bench, it won't go down all the way - it's like the seat is stuck on 45 degrees.
I started looking at the hinges more closely trying to figure out what's wrong with it. I'm thinking the metal got mashed out of shape... there might have been a bit of mashing at one point. :$
I took picture of both sides and I'm guessing the one on the left is the "normal" and the other one is the one that needs some TLC. Can anyone take a picture of their hinge so I can confirm that's the issue?
Furthermore, any ideas on how to fix it without replacing the hinge? I tried to bend it back with pliers but because of the spring, it just moves down without changing the shape of the metal piece.
I assume good hinge
I assume bad hinge  |
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The Volkswagen Ranch
Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2002
Posts: 704
Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Bed-hinge issues |
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You are correct that the top pic is what the “ keeper” is supposed to look like. The keeper in the lower is in bad shape. I would take pics of mine and send to you , but my bus is 100 miles away…. But hopefully back this weekend. I also might have some pics of when I restored mine a couple of years ago, and have on a flash drive. In the interim, contact Ken Madsen at the Bus co ( advertises on the Samba) and see if he has a used rear seat hinge available. Bob
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