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• Vanagon Parts 4 sale or Van 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 18:21:17 EST
  ...It is all there except for the motor and trans, anti- sway bar, and sliding door handle. It is a GL with Tan velour...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:58:05 +0000
  ...one over the stove, one over the rear table, > one over the sliding door on the heater vent tunnel and one over the > engine...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:59:37 -0800
  ...Replaced mine and it work > and looks great. > C-ya Jonce > http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-door-handles/251-843-711A.html > > >> Mike...
• Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Thu, 2 Jun 94 9:22:20 GMT
  ...The sliding door mechanism varies with year, on mine ('71) the lock cylinder is in the handle and the whole thing comes apart be...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Apr 2022 21:25:37 +0000
  ...I got new storage pouches that install in the rear hatch and sliding door and I'm taking the opportunity to reduce noise and...
• Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
  Historical mailing list - Robert LaPorte
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:35:15 EDT
  ...BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: << During my recent trip to acquire sliding door handles for fellow Listees, I ran into two complete sets of good...
• Interior panel removal/81 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Brush, John
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 13:33:25 -0600
  I need to replace/repair the handle for the sliding door, as the kids have taken their toll on it, causing it to be...
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:26:41 -0700
  ...for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? > > thanks for any and all...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:16:53 -0700
  ...Tom B.- replacing oil, O2 sensor, sliding door handle today, for BBBXI trip next week.
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:51:01 -0400
  ...for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for = > sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• shakedown trip with infant
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  21 May 97 07:41:07 EDT
  ...want to find her sleeping in the foot well by the sliding door! Has anyone come up with any interesting tricks to keep a...
• Ed's makin funny noises....
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 00:17:46 EST
  ...oh and the sliding door lock is going ,I cant lock or unlock all the time..it's power so can it be fixed...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:55:19 -0700
  ...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:38:31 -0700
  ...one over the stove, one over the rear table, > one over the sliding door on the heater vent tunnel and one over the > engine...
• Re: Interesting Bus conversions
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 15:14:35 CST
  ...a modified bread-loaf in >western Arizona one year with the sliding door segment removed. The wheel- >base on that one was pretty short...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:31:44 -0600
  ...light over front passenger seat. (6) courtesy light over middle of sliding door (7) storage boxes on front of front seats (down below the...
• Last Aircooled Vanagon = 1983 up to midyear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:44:02 -0800
  ...I owned one <full westy> for several years and loved it with the exception of the failing sliding door handle/cable, the incredible difference...
• Re: lock keying
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:40:19 -0700
  ...how do you remove the core from the sliding door handle? I've determined that i can machine a handle out of stainless steel...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:39:07 -0800
  ...what I have on my van is an 1984 handle and trim ring. The door panel > is not original, no telling why it was...
• Re: For sale 1984 GL 1.9 $400, Boise, ID
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:28:46 -0400
  ...Side sliding-door exterior handle broken off. Must sell to make room in garage for car. Thank you list members, for all of your...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 16:25:41 -0400
  ...Sliding door question > > Dan, good advice. > > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of > force. Is that normal? Is...
• FS: '81 7pass w/factory full sunroof, Napa, CA
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:44:29 -0800
  ...needs the sliding door handle replacing, otherwise everything works. bodywork is pretty straight (has a couple of dings), and any dings had been touched...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 20:29:27 -0500
  ...Sliding door question >> > >> > Dan, good advice. >> > >> > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of >> > force. Is that normal? Is...
• Re: sliding door lock, 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 13 Jul 95 14:48:31 CDT
  ...Joerg writes: > Does anybody know how to fix the sliding door lock on an 82 vanagon? In > my van (name: turtle, what else could...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:09:46 -0400
  ...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 16:27:44 -0400
  ...Sliding door question > > Dan, good advice. > > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of > force. Is that normal? Is...
• Re: Rear License Plate Door, Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 18 Mar 97 13:22:37 EST
  ...the top of > the door. I store it on top of the hinge, bent slightly to keep it from > sliding off. > > I tried wedging...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 16:51:42 -0500
  ...Sliding door question > > Dan, good advice. > > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of > force. Is that normal? Is...
• Re: Couple of more "Westy" questions
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 15:05:23 -0700
  ...Westies that didn't have the passenger side vents >> above >> the sliding door. >> I have no idea why they aren't there. >> My 83...
• Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 23:23:49 -0500
  ...inner panel for sliding side door for your door can be from 1980 -1984 the 85 panel is longer. how does one remove the...
• Container of Vanagon Parts Just Arrived!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:11:08 EDT
  ...Rear Speaker Pods for 80-87 Vanagons- $10 each (new, black, VW, with mounts) Sliding door handles w/keys- $50 Rear Hatch buttons w...
• Re: Slider door challenge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:03:27 -0400
  ...Slider door challenge >> >> Hmm, electric sliding door was available back in the 1980s, from a >> german converter who built Vanagon Taxis. >> >> I have all...
• Re: Slam! that slider....can you not?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:12:32 -0800
  The earlier models had a rear door handle inside, next to the rear seat, horizontally fitted, as David was telling. Sometimes it's missing...
• 16" Syncro wheels and such!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 May 1999 15:00:26 EDT
  ...in Grab Handles with an integrated reading lights (aprox $70 each maybe less if I get alot of orders), and rear sliding window for...
• What sander would you buy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 13:19:07 -0500
  ...They can take care of the two small crunches behind the sliding door, but they really don't want to mess with the fiberglass...
• Re: [WetWesties] Larry Chase> Chance to prove real existence~ TONIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:48:14 -0800
  ...Leaky heads, UFO hesitations, sliding > door handles. Eurovans: Rear brake wear, > endless "Check Engine" light mysteries and > Search for Audiosystem replacements. > > __________________________________________- > ________ > Do you Yahoo...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:13:35 -0600
  ...westy camper interior? Tom B.-Did recently replace the broken outside door handle w/ a correct new one from BD. On Apr 17, 2007...
• Good deal for '83 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 08:55:58 -0800
  ...okay - probably needs new covering on interior panels though - broken sliding door handle - fridge, sink, stove - assume all work - canvas ok - bug screen tears...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:47:16 +0000
  ...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:33:12 -0700
  ...And that linkage is it's a lot like the 84 and earlier sliding door outside door handle.. 'new' ...like all fresh and lubed...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:54:04 -0800
  ...wing_window_weatherstrip_seal_1_per_door.html > > * Window in the sliding door (just above the door handle) > * I suspect the front window leaks...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 20:06:07 -0500
  > The ones for the "westy", in beige are oopso in the US. > The West Coast metric catalogue has these clips. I am sure that...
• Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
  ...Window cranks, Inside and outside rear view mirrors (must be in very good shape) ashtrays, sliding door handles both inside and outside, other door...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:00:24 -0800
  ...two front doors together from the inside through the interior door handles with a padlock and (2) remove the sliding door lock knob on...
• Re: Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:14:18 -0700
  ...Sliding door handle will rattle over bumps if loose. HTH On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Paul <wognacious@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 10:24:13 -0400
  ...Sliding door question > >> > > >> > Dan, good advice. > >> > > >> > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of > >> > force. Is that normal? Is...
• Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:04:45 EST
  ...is fair, rear bumper need replaced (rusted through), sliding door exterior handle broken, sliding door hard to slide (roller bearing needs replaced), all window...
• Re: Westy Window Query
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:13:15 -0800
  ...My little fuzzy scrapers are shot too, and the window rattles > in a highly disturbing fashion when closing the sliding door. My > personal thought...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:27:28 -0500
  ...As I slammed the door, I heard this weird click even over the snow blower. I turned around to grab the handle and started...
• FS 1988 syncro $2700 obo Colorado USA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 00:34:52 -0500
  ...Deosn't look especially pretty, some body dents, sliding door handle broken, etc. I could take some pics if anyone is interested. My Vanagon...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 11:28:17 -0700
  ...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:40:34 -0700
  ...for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? >> >> thanks for any and all...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 08:03:41 -0600
  ...Sliding door question > > > > Dan, good advice. > > > > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of > > force. Is that normal? Is...
• Re: . ReKEYing doors?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:48:13 -0400
  ...back in to hold it together? (ed...) >> Also, the handle on the sliding door was missing its gasket...kind of loose > and >> floppy because...
• Re: Sliding Door, 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 05:39:41 -0500
  ...81 has an extra handle there). You can usually hear a solid click when you push there on a door that's not closed...
• our new 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Patrick & Stephanie Harris
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 19:33:12 -0700
  ...3.) Is there a way to purchase a new outside sliding door handle without having to have an extra key? Is there a way...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:34:13 -0400
  ...headlight; right low beam (damaged) > > > > > >Interior tan door panels for rear hatch, sliding side and front doors > > > > > >One set of generic 14inch white wheel...
• Key question...
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:11:23 +0100
  ...I have five keys for the thing (ignition, drivers side, sliding door, rear door and fuel cap), so I wouldn't mind a sixth...
• Re: General "Feeling" about Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 07:20:27 -0500
  ...When I ordered my parts a few weeks ago ('60 dddPanel - rear shift coupling and two front door inner handles) I believe that the...
• Re: Rear hatch - adding inside release - For a type 2??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 13:00:14 -0500
  ...it lets you slip out of the bus in the night without waking the whole campground with the sound of the sliding door. My...