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• Re: 2nd handle on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 22 May 2002 13:00:15 -0400
  I can't understand how a handle could be on the back of the door, but several posts have said this is the case...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:54:34 -0800
  ...No provision for a second >rear handle. Did not locate in the us etka either. Then check against the >european civilian and military options...
• Re: 84 westy door handle(s) confusion
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 May 2005 23:58:54 EDT
  ...someone probably changed it to vertical to match the front inner handle.. chris
• Jetta door handle needed: No Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 06:16:42 -0500
  I need the driver side passenger door handle for a '92 Jetta. If anyone has one please email me. Thanks, Bryan
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Mon, 20 May 2002 09:09:24 -0700
  ...With one hand on each door handle, you can close the door a little quieter than the normal slam. Your sleeping partner appreciates it...
• '70 Door Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 10:07:06 -0800
  ...Curiously, the outside handle operates directly on the heart of the mechanism, while the inside handle works through some extra parts. But the inside...
• Re: Brown Window Handles??
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 13:15:13 -0400
  gowesty has brown- http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=gw&Category_Code=vp-i-p-handles Doug Alcock <doug...
• Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:06:58 -0700
  Pot metal on the handle is wearing away. Time for a new handle before it snaps (like mine did). http://www.busdepot.com/251843704...
• Re: extra door handle, WHY???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:08:50 EDT
  ...WHAT is the deal with the EXTRA door handle at the inside BACK of the sliding door??? This runs counter to everything I have...
• Re: sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:20:43 +0000
  ...The rear > edge wasn't jumping out when the handle was opened so instead of reaching > back and pulling out I was jerking harder...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 20 May 2002 11:13:12 -0400
  ...is working, maybe you handle >> mechanisms beneatht the panel are busted. >> jeff > > > Nope, he's talking about the extra handle at the *rear* of...
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 27 May 2021 16:45:07 +0000
  ...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275775&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=handle&start=20 Drill your holes SHALLOW so you...
• FS: '86-'91 E-brake handle cover
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 19:26:36 EST
  just found another one of these in great shape.. '86-'91 black e-brake handle cover.. p-mail me if interested.. chris
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 27 May 2021 10:32:04 -0400
  ...Drivers Side Grab Handle > >> I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done. > >> First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get...
• Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 22:44:01 -0800
  Tom wrote compaining of a droopy handle... Some thoughts... Remove the interior handle, held on by a screw which is probably loose. Remove the...
• Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:38:32 -0700
  ...Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose Quick note. There should be a (plastic?) bushing between the handle and door at exterior. If...
• Re: love handles and mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 16:53:08 +0000
  ...love handles and mud flaps > > Booty Bench? You know, the booty that you could use for a work bench. > > On Friday, October 17, 2003...
• Re: black handles repainted
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 09:02:54 -0400
  ...Saturday, June 10, 2000 11:53 PM Subject: [VANAGON] black handles repainted > Any recommendations for repainting my black handles on 84 westy. Seems like...
• Re: loose '84 sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:07:51 -0600
  ...Exactly as Chris describes, however, I got a new handle from BD who still had some-$79 + shipping, after deciding that I only want...
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 May 2021 09:18:25 -0400
  Hi guys, I have a handle and the wedges from Jim Felder some time ago. I have not installed yet but my driver has...
• Re: Sliding door lock stuck - Vanagon 83
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 03:52:50 -0500
  ...your exterior sliding door handle is clearly broken. most likely the casting is cracked. the interior door handle seems to have been worked on...
• part # for e-brake handle?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 21:33:01 EDT
  ...I purchased a dress up handle for the parking brake on my Vanagon. I believe some of the later busses had this feature. It...
• Re: stuck sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:59:30 -0500
  ...I try to remove the sliding door handle to replace the missing gasket.. I lift the panel, remove the screw... but the handle doesn...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:23:22 -0500
  An easy way is to get a key cut from the "Key code" You can remove a front door handle by opening the door...
• Make your front door handles look brand new for free--- in 10
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:00:45 -0600
  ...but the handles are surely sim-phoneys compared to new ones. On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 10:34 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote...
• Re: Grab handle base pads
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 17 May 2008 13:02:01 -0700
  ...On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@vickersdesign.com> wrote: > I've got an extra grab handle to install...
• WANTED - Exterior Sliding Door Handle For 84
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:26:55 -0500
  Hi All, I need an exterior sliding door handle for my son's 84.....does anyone have a good used one? Thanks. Ric
• Re: '84 Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 30 May 2001 08:22:23 -0500
  The recommendation I had previously posted was to cut the tip off the longer handle and use JB Weld to fill the end of...
• Re: Grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 07:25:41 -0500
  ...Jim > > On Apr 1, 2021 at 7:05 AM, <John Rodgers (mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com)> wrote: > > > > Looking for a single grab handle for the...
• Re: outer sliding door handle mechanism - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:40:22 +0000
  ...My outer door handle has begun to sag n when depressed to open door moves beyond indentation on body for handle movement and scratches...
• Slider door handle working itself loose
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:49:11 -0800
  The what appears to be a big plastic washer/spacer that went between the slider door outer handle and the door panel has disintegrated...
• loose '84 sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 01:02:22 -0700
  Assuming my handle isn't broken yet, has anyone figured out a root cause as to why the sliding door handles - especially early ones...
• '84 Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 30 May 2001 06:49:41 -0400
  No local salvage sources, all the early vans' handles are broken or gone. I have found a few newer ones, though. I have reviewed...
• RE:any eurovans out there?
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 23:48:15 -0500 (EST)
  On Sat, 9 Dec 1995, Moe Walters wrote: > Rick (RGOLEN@umassd.edu) says "it handles well" ???? > > OK, we love our '93 MV, at c...
• Re: Make your front door handles look brand new for free--- in 10
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 18:22:43 -0700
  I think a Suzuki Alto would find a place in Handle's Messiah! :-) On 6/13/06, David Milo <dellaone@gmail.com> wrote: > > They...
• Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:21:42 -0700
  I just broke my sliding door handle. I need the one that fits 1985-1991. If anyone has one at a reasonable price please...
• Re: value of slider door handle?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:19:01 -0500
  > What's the value of an outside slider door handle? New, about $60. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 20 May 2002 23:06:30 -0500
  Hi amigos: It looks like this handle is used to help closing the heavy sliding door. Which year has a lighter door? Regards, Javier
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 20:35:40 -0400
  ...John Reynolds with later door handle on my 81' >Speaking of sliding door handles, just a "heads up" that VW has >discontinued the '80...
• Re: sliding door handle broken?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 13:42:45 -0700
  ...My handle didn't come off of the door but I can no longer unlock or lock the sliding door with my key from...
• Re: Sliding Door handle Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 12:27:58 EDT
  In a message dated 8/27/99 10:17:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, tcarrington@RELITECH.COM writes: << As an FYI, the handles on...
• Re: thank you
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:15:25 -0400
  ...Repairing the door handle seems to have caused a coolant > leak at the oil cooler -- has that happened to any of you? :) > > Wish I...
• Re: Key code on door lock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:13:16 -0700
  On 11/17/04 12:50 PM, "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > I removed both the driver's and passenger's door handles...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:24:17 +0200
  ...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: Brown Window Handles??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:54:40 -0700
  ...Anyone > have some or know of a source for new? And while we're on the subject ---- > has anyone bought the "window handle spacers...
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 27 May 2021 07:31:38 -0700
  ...Drivers Side Grab Handle > >> I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done. > >> First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get...
• Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:26:37 -0500
  ...new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and >> stuck >> speedo needle >> >> David, if you can get to look at a Vanagon GL camper...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 4 Aug 2020 00:30:24 -0500
  The factory sliding door handle on earlier Vanagons. That apparently disappeared on my 85 :) Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2020...
• Re: Broken Vanagon slider handles
  Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 12:15:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We are noticing (as we did > when we started looking for our camper bus) that the majority of Vanagons > have broken slider door handles...
• Re: 84 westy door handle(s) confusion
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 14 May 2005 12:49:09 EDT
  When i got my 83.5 the rear, inner sliding door handle was verticle. I like it like that, as it looked proper. And...
• Re: value of slider door handle?
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 18:59:51 -0800
  ...value of slider door handle? > What's the value of an outside slider door handle? >
• Door handles needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 18:17:38 -0500
  ...I need a pair of good shape front door handles with keys, please, nothing that is wrecked, rusty, worn out, badly repainted or crap...
• Broken Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 16:02:00 -0500
  Can anyone send me the name and address of the person who specializes in repair of door handles. Mine just broke! Thanks George 84...
• Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:52:26 -0500
  Hi Richard, Sand the handles down well, then clean with wax and grease remover. Hit with a great black epoxy enamel primer, then hit...
• ReKEY quest? was ReKEYing doors?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:16:14 -0400
  Okay, I mansaged to find the pins in the door handle locks and the screw in the slide door handle lock. Managed to juggle...
• Re: 2nd handle on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 22 May 2002 15:07:32 -0400
  ...2nd handle on sliding door I can't understand how a handle could be on the back of the door, but several posts have...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 16:35:17 -0600
  My 83 Westy has this "feature." The deal on the rear handle is that someone buckled into the rear seatbelt can close the door...
• Re: tryin again for door latch handles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:00:24 EDT
  ...Louis > Thanks All > > i've got a few '85-'91 sliding door handles for sale [text/html]
• Re: Broken Vanagon slider handles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 10:11:17 -0700
  ...Anyone? > >Clark L. >'80 Vanagon (can't_handle_it anymore) >'81 Rabbit dsl > Heidi Ho Neighbor, I had to replace the handle on my...
• Re: sliding door handle adjust question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hertzog
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:30:43 -0400
  That's because the handle is held in by one bolt screwed from the inside. After a while, it works loose. I had that...