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Subject:Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
Date:Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:51:44 EDT

In a message dated 9/14/06 1:17:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
bret@STONEFLYTECH.COM writes:

> What I want to know is can I pull the doors and hatch off a late model
> Vanagon and install on my 1982 diesel Westy?  My hatch is dented and
> window seals on the doors are fading fast.  This would give me power
> windows/locks/mirrors and fresh(er) rubber.  Downside would be a likely
> color mismatch and some wiring headaches.
>
>

front doors and hatch from a late model vanagon will fit fine on your 82  but
forget about using the slider door..  wont fit.   you'll have to either cut
the actuator mount bracket off the late model slider and mount it onto your 82
slider, or make your own bracket...

chris