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• wires?installing sliding door grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 00:24:20 EDT
  I'm installing a grab handle in the doorway of the sliding door of my Westy like in some of the passenger busses. This...
• Grab handle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 07:05:40 -0500
  Looking for a single grab handle for the driver side of my van. One like what comes stock on the right side. I think...
• Grab Handles
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:28:55 -0500
  The archives weren't any help so does anyone know if the pillar and door grab handles on an '87 Westfalia are the same...
• Re: wires?installing sliding door grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 22:24:22 -0700
  >I'm installing a grab handle in the doorway of the sliding door of my Westy >like in some of the passenger busses. This...
• DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 May 2021 01:48:41 -0500
  Has anyone installed a grab handle on the driver side door post, like the on the passenger side? Or do you have a link...
• stuff for the cost of postage
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Wed, 9 May 2001 20:43:15 -0700
  ...so, i now offer the following, first come, first served, for the price of shipping: *1 door handle (dark brown) *1 grab handle with...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:10:40 -0400
  ...The start of the handle (from the back of the sliding door) is 9 inch. As Mark said, it is a Vanagon grab handle...
• another question about sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:56:24 -0400
  ...The interior handle is easy though, so I've gotten in the habbit of closing the door by first grabbing the interior handle and...
• Re: removing interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:38:35 -0700
  ...Once that is out with the grab handles and window cranks, the door panels can be just popped off. There are plastic snaps all...
• Re: attaching grab handles
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:08:32 -0500
  Troy, I added a couple of grab handles to my 88 Westy a few years back. I got them from a local junk yard...
• 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: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:49:58 -0700
  ...The start of the handle (from the back of the > sliding door) is 9 inch. As Mark said, it is a Vanagon grab handle...
• Re: Driver Side Grab Handle Installation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:06:58 -0400
  ...handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab-handle- <https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab...
• Re: Grab Handles
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 6 May 1999 12:16:49 -0700
  ...wrote: > The archives weren't any help so does anyone know if the pillar and door grab > handles on an '87 Westfalia are the...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:44:21 -0700
  ...I mount a stock Vanagon grab handle to the siding door just below the window. This makes it far easier and quieter to close...
• Re: Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:59:18 -0400
  ...The overhead handle grabs of the Foxes are also compatible with the door handle grabs of the Vanagons. On Apr 2, 2007, at 11...
• Re: Driver's side grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:06:51 -0500
  ...the sliding door. now they have something to grab hold of.* *i also added two more of these type grab handles in the low...
• Re: Driver Side Grab Handle Installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:27:50 -0500
  ...handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab-handle- > < > https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab...
• Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:04:40 -0500
  ...Some people install one of these on the sliding door so you don't have to reef of the sliding door handle to get...
• Re: Handle on Passenger side door pillar.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 22:55:51 -0500
  ...the sliding door. now they have something to grab hold of. i also added two more of these type grab handles in the low...
• vanagon windows for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:33:04 -0500
  ...grab handles * rear seat that folds down * split center seat perfect shape with arm rests * all interior door panels and grab handles * sliding door...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:48:57 +0000
  ...type of extra handle works really > well for us. > I mount a stock Vanagon grab handle to the siding door just below the > window...
• Re: Driver Side Grab Handle Installation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:02:57 -0700
  https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab-handle- https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
• Magical Mystery Peg
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 18:19:39 -0800
  ...Slide the door forward until you can grab the rear door handle. Pull the handle to close the sliding door." Handy if you're...
• Grrrrr. What's the secret to removing the door panel?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:32:54 -0700
  '87 Westy passenger door inner panel. I've removed the speaker, the window crank, the door grab handle and the ventilation grille at the...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 17:59:02 -0400
  ...wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit > between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? > > > Regards > Raimund > > > Am 01.08.2020...
• Re: [T2] Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:36:58 -0400
  Hi Peter, Get a set of door panels from a 68-73 westy. They have short grab handles to pull them closed and fit...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 13:25:47 +0000
  ...wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit > between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? > > > Regards > Raimund > > > Am 01.08.2020...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:22:55 -0400
  ...type of extra handle works really > well for us. > I mount a stock Vanagon grab handle to the siding door just below the > window...
• Re: WANTED 1984 Vanagon sliding door, outside door handle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:24:04 -0700
  ...WANTED 1984 Vanagon sliding door, outside door handle >> very hard to find. >> pretty rare these days. > > > They're discontinued, but we have 'em. > > http...
• Re: Grrrrr. What's the secret to removing the door panel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:44:54 -0700
  ...I've removed the speaker, the window > crank, the door grab handle and the ventilation grille at the lower rear. > It's the door...
• Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:32:43 -0400
  ...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: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:25:11 -0400
  ...type of extra handle works really > > well for us. > > I mount a stock Vanagon grab handle to the siding door just below the > > window...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:15:25 -0400
  ...The way that I use it is to slide the door into the almost closed position and then grab the rear handle and gently...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 19:58:53 -0700
  The 80-84 sliding door has a more complicated latching system and requires much more force on the handle to open the door. That...
• 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: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 20 May 2002 13:42:40 -0700
  Maybe a grab handle like the ones in front for the back passenger? William you got me. I have wondered myself what this handle...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 19:06:12 -0400
  Speaking of sliding door handles, just a "heads up" that VW has discontinued the '80-84 version. That is quite unfortunate, because it is...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 18:16:03 -0600
  ...wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit >> between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? >> >> >> Regards >> Raimund >> >> >> Am 01.08.2020...
• '80-'84 vanagon Slider doorhandles NLA... Re: WTB: Outside handle for '81 Slidin
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:39:52 EST
  ...but using a 85-91 handle on a 80-84 makes the door alot harder to open since its shorter and you dont get...
• New Purchase
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 May 2001 22:42:32 -0500
  ...This is for another grab handle on the passenger side door post. MO is enclosed in the envelope. Have deleted all the mail about...
• Unsubscribe
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Smit
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:43:37 -0400
  ...handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab-handle- >> < >> https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-knobs-coat-hooks/24381/front-door-pillar-grab...
• Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:01 -0500
  ...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: Vent windows past 90 degrees -- nope
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:48:07 -0400
  ...the little cup inside the door handle lifts out revealing the screw, the end covers on the grab handle open up revealing two screws...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:23:48 -0700
  ...The way that I use it is to slide the door > into the almost closed position and then grab the rear handle and gently...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 20:19:08 -0600
  ...the sliding door. now they have something to grab hold of. i also added two more of these type grab handles in the low...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:52:57 +0000
  ...type of extra handle works really > well for us. > I mount a stock Vanagon grab handle to the siding door just below the > window...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 21:37:27 +0200
  ...Photo anyone? I wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? Regards Raimund Am...
• Re: rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:08:42 -0500
  ...rear hatch opener with a spare front door interior latch pull and > a spare grab handle connected with bicycle brake cable to the latch...
• Re: '80-'84 vanagon Slider doorhandles NLA... Re: WTB: Outside handle for '81 Slidin
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:27:12 -0800
  ...1983 Sliding door handle. $400. Comes with door and rest of van attached. Also have mini-munchkin ice cube tray 1981 version... $500 includes...
• non-technical - and I thought it didn't get better
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 14:43:44 -0700
  ...Its beige-grey over red, with rear-view mirrors, wipers and door-handles made out of aluminum sputter-coated plastic. The doors and engine...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:21:36 -0700
  ...Made grabbing it a tad easier. And yes, it was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. My 86...
• Re: Somewhat urgent help requested
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:22:16 -0400
  ...the door panel you need a #2 Philips and ideally a #3. The window handle -- well, never mind that one. The grab handle has...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:35:08 -0700
  ...With the door closed so much that the handle is exposed and grabable, there's not enough distance to get that door up to...
• Re: rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:36:26 -0500
  ...rear hatch opener with a spare front door interior latch pull >> and >> a spare grab handle connected with bicycle brake cable to the latch...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 00:56:43 +0000
  ...wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit >> between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? >> >> >> Regards >> Raimund >> >> >> Am 01.08.2020...
• Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:42:55 +1000
  Hi all Wanting to installing a grab handle above the middle window, drivers side. There are four holes pressed into the sheet metal above...
• removing interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:44:29 -0400
  ...the screws that hold the interior door handles in place? I have easily removed all the grab bars, elbow rests etc already. And popped...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:28:44 -0500
  ...wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit > between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? > > > Regards > Raimund > > > Am 01.08.2020...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:06 -0600
  Steering rack, including the Ujoint that connects to the steering column Trailing Arms All the door handles, locks.....including all sliding door hardware Instrument...