On 12/23/04 3:40 AM, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:54:06 -0800, jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net> wrote:
>> At 09:22 AM 12/22/2004, you wrote:
>>
>> I think he wants to know if other MODELS of VW car have handles that will
>> work a Vanagon, e.g. Jetta, Rabbit, etc.
>>
>
> Yup, that's what the guy is asking. As far as I know, Vanagon handles
> will only fit Vanagons. I have seen Audi handles on a local Vanagon
> but it was converted by welding pieces from the Audi donor.
>
> On another note, I find myself with about 60-70 door handles plus
> dozens of NOS slider handles and other locksets. Many do not have
> keys. If there is a real market for these out there, I mnay consider
> having a locksmith key them alike. There are complete sets too. A
> local shop asked me to sell sets of these last year (on the list). I
> bought everything else that was not spoken for ... err... for spares
> for my various Vanagons. No long handle sliders.
> --
> BenT
>
Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between the vanagon handles
and those from older VW models?  Seem like the same pieces of crap that I
used to have to replace on my 81 jetta.  If so, or even if they are just
similar, swapping out the core so you can use your old keys should be very
simple.
Cory Sammons
84 Westy
99 New Beetle
Gardiner, NY