The sliding door was completely changed (for the better) for Model year 1985.

84 and older have a crappy rear latching system and the outside handles tend to break off.  The 85+ are far superior, and later model ones even have central locking.

I would not want an 84 or older sliding door unless there wan no other solution, but I guess it comes down to how much work you're willing to put into your frankenstein van.

-paul

>> Does an 88 door have the same rear (center) rail and position as an
>> 84? That is, will an 88 rail fit the existing but unused rail mount on
>> the 84, and will that rail then be in the correct position?
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