In a message dated 5/13/05 2:44:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jkurpius04@sbcglobal.net writes:

> I just finished reading the archive on sliding door
> handles and am still confused about the orientation of
> the rear (fixed) handle.  When you say fixed
> horizontally, do you mean they do not rotate?  Mine is
> positioned vertically (bottom of the handle points to
> the floor).  Should I rotate the handle to a
> horizontal position?  It seems to work ok as is, but I
> need to tighten the front handle so I figure I might
> as well put everything back the correct way.
>
>

80-84 westy rear inner slider doorhandle is fixed, it doesnt rotate, its just
there for back seat passengers to close the door if it doesnt slam on the
first try
doesnt matter if its vertical or horizontal..  sit in the back seat and try
it..your preference

they nixed this feature on the 85 up because they redesigned the door to
slide easier and it wasnt needed..

chris