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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:37 pm Post subject: Westfalia floors, do they all have the extra seat tracks? |
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I'll get a picture tomorrow, but mine has the extra tracks in the floor for a center seat. It looks like linoleum elsewhere on the floor? It also looks like I have the original rubber backed carpet for the back!
Was this an option? I need to find the list of M codes and see what I have...
Any other attachments for these seat rails out there besides the seat? _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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86syncrowesty Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 115 Location: Colorado Front Range
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: |
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I understand it was -86 and earlier thing, or just -86? Mine has them for the single seat (which weighs two metric tons) or you could even slide a 3/4 seat into it. _________________ 1986 Vanagon -- Syncro, Westy
2.5L Subaru |
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foodeater Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2007 Posts: 1318 Location: Newburgh, NY
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:52 am Post subject: |
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my '84 doesn't have the tracks. _________________ 89 Bluestar-2.5 Subaru Powered-RIP
'84 Westy Tiico-daily driver-sold
'82 Caddy diesel-sold
'87 Vanagon Syncro-RIP
'81 diesel rabbit-sold
'82 Vanagon auto-RIP |
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islandjeeper Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Manitou Springs, Colorado
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: |
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GoWesty has an aticle on the subject.
http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1462
Aparently only the 85 and 86 Westys had the provisions for the center seat and also the 84 Wolfsburg models.
I have an 85 Westy with the tracks in the floor, and yes, I have the two metric ton seat as well.
Here is a picture of my tracks, The fridge and stove are out for hook up replacement.
_________________ Stephen Sunkel
1989 Westfalia Syncro Turbo Diesel |
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ragnarhairybreeks Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2009 Posts: 1890 Location: Sidney B.C. Canada
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:47 am Post subject: |
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No, I have seen later westies (91) with the tracks.
alistair _________________ '86 7 passenger syncro, converted to westy pop top, project still in progress
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94, now gone...
https://shufti.blog/
Old address still works...
http://shufti.wordpress.com |
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noganav Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2006 Posts: 1236 Location: San Diego CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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My 91 Syncro has the seat tracks, just wish I had a seat for them. |
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Cool thanks guys! I am just sorting it all out right now and had seen some sites that showed the center chair and wondered if it was an option for the tracks or not. _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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littlejay Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 91 Location: oneonta,Ny
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:46 am Post subject: |
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my 85 has these tracks. I would love to see and get a hold of a middle seat. We have2 kids and a dog and seating is going to be tough. It would be nice to get the grandparents or another couple in the van as well. plans for the future. I assume there is tracks in the floor for a 3/4 seat. Interesting!!!! |
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GBA 88West LA Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2008 Posts: 1279 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:47 am Post subject: |
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my 88 has them BUT i put them in along with the jump seat option , i also have two of the middle/ grey 2 person seats if anyones local & interested which i never use, the jump seat is more compatible for our family _________________ 88 Westy GL Vanaru 07 2.5 EJ25/AA Trans/oiling plates, 1.14 3rd-.77-4th..solar powered cabin |
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Perales Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2007 Posts: 2046 Location: Nova Scotia
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:53 am Post subject: |
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My '87 does not have them. _________________ -- 1987 Westfalia automatic (Captain Vino) |
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Landsailer Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2011 Posts: 189 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: |
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I have an 88 with them and I have a seat for it as well. Pretty awesome going from a 4 passenger camper to a 6 passenger camper in about 30 seconds. |
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: seat |
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Perales wrote: |
My '87 does not have them. |
X2 mine does not have them another 87. _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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86syncrowesty Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 115 Location: Colorado Front Range
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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On the topic of the seat tracks, anybody with the single seat for the tracks ever added or have seen added to the seat a support bar for the addition of a 3 point belt? I am sure a good welder could do it but I haven't seen this yet - and of course swapping in a front seat to gain a head rest. _________________ 1986 Vanagon -- Syncro, Westy
2.5L Subaru |
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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86syncrowesty wrote: |
On the topic of the seat tracks, anybody with the single seat for the tracks ever added or have seen added to the seat a support bar for the addition of a 3 point belt? I am sure a good welder could do it but I haven't seen this yet - and of course swapping in a front seat to gain a head rest. |
Don't some of the newer mini vans with a removable center seat have the shoulder belt? I don't pay close enough attention to them but I am sure something is out there that already has it built in. _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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Orngbug74 Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2010 Posts: 69 Location: New London, Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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My 84 Wolfsburg has the optional double seat. It slides right in pretty easy. I hardly use it since we only camp in it.
It is nice, however, when my wife and I go with friends on day trips. It seats six adults pretty comfortable... _________________ Kevin
1984 Westy
1971 Westy
1974 Super Beetle
1963 Beetle, Beryl green
1964 Beetle project
1968 Bradley GT
President, Northern WI Volkswagen Club
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tomkat73 Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2011 Posts: 124 Location: White Salmon, WA
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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My '86 Tourist Delivery Westy had the factory installed seat tracks...but no center seat. I found a brown 2 seat at Pick and Pull. Cleaned it up and can now haul 6 passengers (or a golf foursome with clubs and pull carts) around when necessary.
When I replaced the '86 with an '87 Syncro Westy...I removed the center seat tracks from the '86...and installed 'em in the '87. As I recall - I moved the tracks forward about 2" so I could lay the lower bed down flat with the center seat installed for more cargo/bed room.
Can't use the fridge with the center seat in - but can access all other storage and stove/sink. Center seat also makes a great couch at the campground.
When I replaced the '87, I pulled the center seat tracks, but have yet to reinstall these in the '90 Syncro Westy.
Thinking about adding some wood flooring - and perhaps swapping the brown seat for gray. I think Kirk/NorthWesty had a couple of gray "leftovers"... _________________ Tom
90 Bordeaux (Wine Wagon) Syncro Westy
87 Flash Silver (Silver Slug) Syncro Westy (1996-2011)
86 Bronze Beige Metallic Westy (Tourist Delivery - 1996) |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested in this option for my '84 Westy. It's not a Wolfsburg so doesn't have the tracks installed. I've been told that all vans have the mounting holes for the tracks.
Anyone done this mod and found that to be true? Are they obvious under the carpet, or do you have to drill through the flooring? My carpet is original but glued down so wanted to do a little research before I tear it up.
If this will work and anyone has tracks and/or center seats sitting around, I'm interested!
Any photos or descriptions would be great. thx _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16505 Location: Brookeville, MD
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gene l Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 136 Location: LOS OSOS,CA.
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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My 85 has the single jump seat. I removed it, placed it on a mover's dolly. Nice garage chair! |
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the joker Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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My 84 has them I
I think it was an option at the time of the original purchase
I have one too- 2 seater lapbelts
out of a tin top |
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