Looking for a supplier of full width rear bench/bed hardware

[69tr6r]

I have a 1984 tintop GL passenger van. My rear seat only folds forward, it is not the full bed type of bench.

I am looking to get a full width rear bench/bed.

The rear foam mattress engine cover would be great too, but I can probably make somethingif I can't find that.

Yes, I have searched the classifieds. Only 1 set and it has new upholstry and is located in CA.

Does anyone know of a source for the hardware needed to make a folding bed?

Thanks!

[djkeev]

Place a WTB ad in the classifieds.
But I know that member DuncanS in your area has a newer GL folding assembly he is willing to part with.
Cushions would be grey if he even has them, but I'd wager that modifications can be made to your brown ones to make them fit.

Sewfine can provide a rear cushion.

Dave
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[69tr6r]

Thank you Dave! I've seen Duncan's posts about his rear bed/bench set-up. I will post an ad too.

[xoo00oox]

I have one 2 hours away from you, give me a call. 518.766.5654

[DuncanS]

My hinges went to a guy in Alaska. Still have the mattresses though. 2 of them plus some extra.

This guy has a ton of stuff. Have bought some parts from him. He is at the Connecticut/Rhode Island border.

Alexander Denette [email protected]

Duncan

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[?Waldo?]

Bus Depot sells the westy sofabed hinges. You can make that version of the seat any width you want.

https://www.busdepot.com/251898561

They also sell the bay bus style if you want the bed higher to accommodate a raised engine lid due to engine conversion.

https://www.busdepot.com/98553

For example:

[Zeitgeist 13]

I'm in the process of designing a custom camping interior for our EV, and have purchased those Bay hinges (Just Kampers version). They're very high quality, and since I don't have a rear drivetrain hump to contend with, I can mount them at whatever height or angle I like. I wish I'd known BD also sells the Westfalia hinge design, as it probably wouldn't require so much fiddling about to get the angle just right.
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[?Waldo?]

The vanagon westy hinges would also allow a lower bed position which IMO is advantageous (more headroom) unless there is a reason for it to be raised (e.g. for clearance over a raised engine lid).

[john_lessard]

Just saw this for sale in Rhode Island:

https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/d/block-island-vw-vanagon-seats/7373467232.html

This is a screaming deal since just the rear bench itself typically sells for this asking price. The catch is you'll need to travel and coordinate to get everything.
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