Don't worry about the data dump, such is always appreciated : )

Jim

On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM, Edward Duntz <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Front doors will interchange in all years. The rear hatch should, too;
> later pushbuttons were slightly different, as were ones with power locks,
> but the hatch is the same. Also, some had rear wipers and washers.
>
> I believe the hatch glass is the same size in all years as well. The only
> difference might be whether or not it had the rear defrost.
>
> The sliding doors changed in '85. I've heard people mention '86, but all
> '85's and up I've seen use the newer door. The older ones have a longer
> handle on the outside, and different latch mechanisms on the door and the
> body. The windows got smaller in the newer doors as well. On the older
> doors, the windows were the same size as the opposite side and could be
> swapped if you wanted. (Of course they slide the opposite way.)
>
> Westfalia windows open 30% because of the latch placement for the screen.
> Regular windows open 50%. The same size change was made to the window in the
> slider regardless of camper or not.
>
> I know- more info than you wanted, but I was on a roll.
>
> Ed
>
> > Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:50:56 -0500
> > From: jim.felder@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> >
> > First: is a late model (86, say) door a bolt on fit to a 1983 frame?
> >
> > Second: is a late model rear hatch window a replacement for a 1982?
> >
> > Thanks to anyone who knows,
> >
> > Jim
>