for a handle to aid in closing door.

you can find a handle in junkyard, it is hinged near where it attaches
to that square post.

Alistair
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94

http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/

On 21-Aug-04, at 8:08 PM, Leon wrote:

> Not trying to interfere with "bear of a thread" but...
> I am trying to figure out the purpose of this thingie
> It's metal part consisting of mounting plate and square post, attached
> to
> upper trailing part of sliding door interior with 2 screws.Square post
> little over 3/4" long threaded on it's end.
> 83 Westfalia
> TIA
> Leon
>