It's not stock but have seen some abs panels for sale on the Samba. Anyone have personal experience with them? They look nice I just don't understand the mounting fastners. 

Bill

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On Sep 20, 2010, at 4:06 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Mark Hineline
> <hineline@ocotillofield.net>wrote:
> 
>> Is the interior hatch panel on later Westies upholstered? Is there
>> foam padding in the upholstery? Some of the photos look that way.
>> 
> 
> 
> I think you will find it depends on the trim package/interior that came from
> the factory.  Many earlier Vanagons will be marked on the back right
> 'VanagonL" and some "GL" but most later models I've seen are the GL trim
> package.  "L" trim was rubber floor mats, no tach (analog clock instead) and
> more Spartan interior trim all around.  GL trim package included carpets,
> tach, digital clock, and fancier trim panels on the inside. I'm sure there
> is someone out there that can come up with a brochure that lists exactly
> what the GL option included.