In a message dated 10/26/05 12:32:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
syncro@GMAIL.COM writes:

> I am starting a conversion project on my 1988 Canadian spec Doublecab. Have
> already added powersteering -- love it. Now I am looking to convert from
> 4-speed to automatic transmission for City driving convenience. This Doka is
> equipped with rubber matts rather than carpets.
> My question has to do with the center floor vent. This is that plastic
> housing which goes between the front seats and vents rearward. I assume this
> is the same for the buses as well. This vent housing is the same as the on I
> have on my 1989 Syncro 16 Doublecab. Up until that point, I thought that
> "taller" vent was only used on diesel vans and trucks. Guess not since this
> is a 2.1 powered truck. The trouble I am having with this is I am planning
> on using a shift console from an earlier van which bolts to a flat floor
> vent. The vent in my Doka rises at an angle towards the front.
> Is there a special shift console for these later model housings? Or am I
> stuck going to the earlier style floor vents if I convert to auto trans?
> Any opinions on compatibility of the VR6 to the auto trans?
> Sorry for the Vanagon content.
> =)
>
>

Ben, i cant help you there.. my '85 Automatic Doka 6 seater never came with
the floor vent, or a rear heater for that matter.. :<(   thus the plastic auto
trans shifter selector lever housing in my Doka is the same as what came in a
passenger Vanagon.
  if the housing you speak of is shorter because of the floor vents, i'm
guessing its a Doka only part...?? dunno.

mine did have both an engine AND tranny pan block heaters...(added by the vw
dealership) .so it was evidentally cold enough for that..

chris