In a message dated 12/30/04 4:38:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes:

> Just got through examining the doors on both.  No provision for a second
> rear handle.  Did not locate in the us etka either. Then check against the
> european civilian and military options and did not find it either.
>

maybe its 1980 only then.   i have 2 1980 westys sitting here, and they both
have that rear handle.  its the same rear handle that was used on the 76-79
westys, all of which had rear handles.

chris