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• WTB:NEW outside handle for slider 83-84
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 6 May 2005 14:09:06 EDT
  Does anyone know a source for the older style Vanagon outside sliding door handle (specifically 1983). This is the handle is a bit longer...
• Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
  Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:07:16 -0700
  Hi All, Can anyone tell me how to remove the handle on my wing windows? I've got the below picture and I see...
• Re: sliding door handle key lock cylinder - swithing one over to a new handle.,
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:25:48 +1300
  ...when I changed the lock in my 84's slider handle (the old handle brojke, of course) it was a successful transplant... until the...
• Re: '84 sliding door handle question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 11:41:25 EST
  In a message dated 12/15/04 5:24:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, collum@VERIZON.NET writes: > The early sliding door handle is...
• FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 05:07:31 EST
  ...Two (2) front door handles One (1) sliding door handle One (1) ignition lock cylinder One (1) rear hatch lock He wants $125 for...
• WTB: Sliding Door handle
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 03:33:17 -0500
  ...I just opened the sliding door with the outer handle for the last time it appears. The cheesy pot-metal handle has cracked again...
• Re: Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 13:13:12 -0400
  ...BZ-front door now opens but door handle fork got broken off in the > process, thus the need for new handle! > > -- > Tom Buese
• Sliding door handle - outside
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 18:55 CST
  ...Sliding door handle - outside >The outside handle is loose and it wiggles quite a bit. There is >some serious paint removal along a circular...
• Re: Droopy Slider Handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:50:30 EDT
  ...The slider handle may be drooping because the handle is busted. It's pretty common for them to wear out. It's easy to...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:23:35 -0700
  Jake de Villiers typed: > Thanks Bryan; three vans here and no rear handles. "No rear handles," as in "they were removed"? Or as in...
• play in slider door handle
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:15:12 -0400
  last night i attempted to see what the deal was with my slider handle before it got any worse or broke. it has much...
• Re: Grab Handles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:51:52 -0700
  >Ergo, I'm hoping to find a grab handle from another model VW to mount >on the driver's side pillar. May 6, 1999...
• Re: thingie on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 21:44:57 -0700
  I sure didn't expect it to be another handle! Without seeing one it seems one handle should be enough? It takes hi force...
• Re: Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:03:09 -0400
  Remove inner door panel, unscrew large Phillips head screw that is in-line with the handle shaft(don't let handle fall), pick out...
• Broken Sliding door handle--80 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Wed, 06 Nov 96 14:13:02 -0500
  I have a broken sliding door handle(outside handle) on my 80 vanagon. The internal parts, including the lock core of the lock, are...
• FS: Sliding window locks, door handles, fuel pump, rear wiper motor, upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:31:24 -0700
  ...sliding window locks (used) - $10 door handles (used) - $8 fuel pump (used) - $45 rear wiper motor (used) - $45 upper control arm bushings (new) - $15...
• Re: outer sliding door handle mechanism - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:55:24 -0700
  It might be that the screw that secures the handle has come loose. You can get at it if you remove the door panel...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:20:57 -0700
  ...Is this normal? >> >> > > the 80-84 westys got those extra handles at the rear of the doors on the > inside.. just to make closing...
• On the road inner door handle bolt?
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:22:09 -0400
  I need to know the size of the inner door handle bolt/screw (on the sliding door) for a 1985 tin top. I'm...
• Re: Slider won't open - update
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:27:49 -0400
  Long or short handle? I don't know - handles are approx 7" long. How much do you want for the wire & how available is...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:27:42 -0700
  ...I recently repaneled that door and don¹t remember anywhere to >> put a second handle though. >> >> jimt > > > I have owned several 82-84 Westies. Seen...
• oh, brake I think I need thee
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:07:04 -0400
  So, today I pulled up on my parking brake handle and pulled it right off. Grrr. For such a simple mechanism, it sure was...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:23:46 -0700
  If there were signs of previous handles, I wouldn't be so astonished. Nothing, zip, nada, in an '84 GLK, an '86 Weekender & a...
• Re: WTB Sliding Door Handle Spacer that BD didnt include
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 1 May 2007 15:48:20 -0400
  > Hi i need the spacer for my new sliding door handle > (exterior) you know, the one that keeps the handle > from being wobbly+loose...
• Handle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 06:58:23 -0600
  I am looking for an outside sliding door handle for my '82. Can anyone help me? Bill
• Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:41:04 -0700
  Mine ('85) doesn't have one; I've always figured the driver had the steering wheel to use as a grab handle. Karl Wolz...
• Re: 1980 Westy sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 12:17:53 -0400
  >My sliding door handle is broken off. The handle and the lock mech are >riding around in the back of my van. I have...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:41:46 -0800
  ...The handle itself is normally held by a Phillips head screw. Normally position should be vertical (handle pointing down). To open you pull towards...
• Re: sliding door handle adjust question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:40:34 -0400
  Hi List, Thanks folks for this info, on the slider outer door handle.. I took off the panel today and it was as easy...
• Sliding Door Handle Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 16:30:01 -0900
  OK, I've got the replacement sliding door handle thanks to Sorin Bejenaru. It looks great and I'm ready to put it in...
• FS: late-style sliding door handle $15
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 04:31:13 EST
  Found another sliding door handle in my parts guy's stash. Doesn't come w/ a key. This is the short one which is...
• Re: sliding door handles
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:31:44 -0700
  ...sliding door handles > We have about 10 good used handles of each style. I have several of each > out being powder coated, also. We...
• Door handles and pedal pads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Dec 2023 16:25:25 -0800
  More shots across the bow of the wallowing scow that is Felder industries…. :-) Front door handles, interior, aluminum. I say in my blog, I...
• Looking for door handle 80-84
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 13 May 1998 09:10:20 EDT
  I need the sliding door handle from an '80-84 Vanagon with the key. I have a jimmy-rig now with a handle from...
• Re: broken sliding door handle on 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:43:05 -0800
  you can pull the lock core out and reuse it in a new handle. I did it on the drivers door, but I don...
• I Need a Sliding Door Handle Too
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 07:26:43 -0700
  Hello, The sliding door handle (pot metal) cracked on my '84. Even JBWeld won't hold, so I need a replacement. Other posts indicate...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Mon, 20 May 2002 00:27:07 EDT
  ...make sure your little locking device is working, maybe you handle mechanisms beneatht the panel are busted. jeff
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:21:01 -0700
  here is a link with pics regarding the early vanagon with handle at the rear of the sliding door https://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Sliding door opening handles mechanics-how to remove unit out ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:57:00 -0700
  How does one remove the sliding doors handle mechanics. out? I don't see how to pull out the assembly that the inner handles...
• Door Handle Needed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:04:34 -0800
  Local Vana-friends, I had an interference fit (crunch) between my passenger door handle and a piece of concrete in a parking garage. Pretty...
• Re: found stash of door handles FS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 14:45:01 EDT
  ...I'm not taking anymore requests for door handles at this time. I will try to find door handles for everyone I've already...
• Re: '93 Westy checked out ...
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 19:34:15 -0800
  On 2/6/07, Zoltan <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > > Plus, the sliding door does not open from the inside. > Zoltan > the handle is just...
• PARTING?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Whitney
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 07:11:35 EDT
  I have a 1987 Vanagon, GL . I need an outside door handle. Broke the handle in half Thanks MARK
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2013 18:21:20 -0700
  I agree, also check to be sure the little plastic molding bits are under the small and large end of the handle. alistair On...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:20:18 -0700
  ...Does not have the rear handle > nor the mounting boss. > > I think it’s safe to say the rear handle was dropped when the...
• Re: Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 9 May 2000 12:20:02 -0400
  ...With spring in place, put in new handle. Tighten screw, but not so thight that it binds rotation of lock in handle.
• Re: Broken Sliding Door Handle Repairex
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:54:22 EST
  In a message dated 3/10/01 6:33:37 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << you cant fix sliding door handles when they break...
• Re: Handle on Passenger side door pillar.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 22:55:51 -0500
  >I am looking for the handle that is on the 'A' pillar of the passenger side door frame. I want >to put one on...
• sliding door handles for sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 15:59:18 -0700
  I have some extras of the long 80-84 slider door outside handles. There is a set screw holding the lock cylinder in so...
• How do I paint my Door Handles?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 10 May 2001 13:14:33 -0400
  ...I'd like to re-paint the badly faded door handles and sideview mirror bases on my van. The problem is, I can't...
• new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:45:02 EDT
  ...I bought an extra grab handle with mounts, same as the passenger side. Any tricks or drill bit size to install this handle on...
• Re: Door handles
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Fri, 1 Jul 94 12:16:07 GMT
  ...A replacement handle from a junkyard would just screw on (there's a shaft that passes right through the door). > ..and while I'm...
• Re: Window Crank Handle Extensions Available - alt solution
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 09:30:55 -0700
  ...There might be an issue with a small scraping of the handle on the speaker grill where i bent one handle just a little...
• Re: Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:38:07 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Eric Zeno wrote: >The golf and Jetta A2 body, handles also fit. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net...
• Re: Door Lock in handle Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:35:31 -0500
  ...thanks Jonce >On the front door handles, there is a small drift pin that holds the "Fork" >to the square shaft. If you hold...
• Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 21:09:44 -0500
  ...As far as I know, Vanagon handles > will only fit Vanagons. I have seen Audi handles on a local Vanagon > but it was converted...
• Help - 84 Westy inside sliding door handle screw
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 16:55 CST
  ...Then the 84 handle broke! I then cobbled the handle from the 66. Make sure you install a lock washer, or it will loosen...
• Re: Speakers and Door handles....Oh My
  Historical mailing list - Michael L. Smith
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 16:03:29 EDT
  Z.............You're awesome. The outside handle in now fixed. Big Thanks, Mike and Bread
• Painting door handles
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:33:02 -0600
  My door handles are starting to turn grey. What kind of paint should I use on them? Thanks Gregor
• sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:51:04 -0700
  I need to replace the sliding door handle on my 82 because it's cracked. I really want to reuse the old tumbler on...