GoWesty Center Console [Vanagon]

Check out our new updated design. It is now more user-friendly, has a much larger internal capacity, and is available flat-packed for significantly reduced shipping costs!  This custom bolt-together design assembles easily—think IKEA, but with way more steel. Prefer to skip the DIY? A pre-assembled option is available for a fee. Made from heavy-duty 12GA steel, it is built to take a beating—walk, jump, or even dance on it without worry. With a larger lid and 700 more cubic inches of storage than our previous version, you’ll have plenty of space to stash your essentials. A key-locked latch keeps everything secure, whether you are parked in the city or off the grid. Plus, a new bolt-on table mount is on the way, adding more functionality to your setup.* Fits: All 1980-91 LHD Vanagon models, except diesel vans with aisle heater tunnels. You will also need to purchase two lengthened & flexible receivers. See the Important Installation Notes tab. New Console Features: • Larger lid opening: 8" x 24" • Larger internal volume: 2700 cubic inches • More user-friendly latch with key lock *If you have a Westfalia Camper, this console will interfere with your front table leg mount. Stay tuned for our bolt-on table mount—coming soon! Important Installation Notes Important installation Notes:  Seat Belts:  • 1980-84 Vanagon: Console installation requires (2) KT-VANO-ERA* • 1985-91 Vanagon: Console installation requires (2) RC-CABLE-15-ERA* *All Vanagon years MUST upgrade to our longer Flexible Seat Belt Receivers (RC-CABLE-15-ERA). Vanagons with swivel seats came stock with a ridiculously short, rigid receiver that is quite a reach to get to. These short OEM receivers will not work with the Center Console and must be upgraded to lengthened & flexible receivers. Early Vanagons (1980-84) feature a male seat belt connector that is incompatible with the flexible receiver (see image below), thus two complete Late-Style Front Seat Belt Kits (KT-VANO-ERA) must also be purchased. Weekender models with rear-facing jump seats WILL ALSO NEED THE FLEXIBLE SEAT BELT RECEIVERS, RC-CABLE-15-ERA. Floor Coverings: Aftermarket carpet/rubber center aisle mats need to be removed for installation. The console body needs to sit directly on the factory original flooring material.  Early Model Vans with the Rubber Hand Brake Boot: Some early-model 1980-83 vans had slight variations in hand brake placement, and all came with an oversized rubber boot. We have included a knockout in the L-shaped corner of the Center Console to fit these variants. Knocking out the tab is simple: use tin-snips or a thin metal saw to cut the bottom tabs, then bend the knockout to break off the top tab. Console does NOT fit the following vehicles: Diesel vans with aisle heater tunnels. PDF Instructions GoWesty Vanagon Center Console Installation Instructions