The length is the same, I believe. It's the placement of the mounting pins that is different.

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On Jul 31, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I just measured my "Transporter" emblem on the back of my 1990 syncro doka-
> it is 13" L. x 1" high letters. Any idea what the difference might be in
> the 2 you got from regular vans?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Tom
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM, kimbrennan@mac.com <kimbrennan@mac.com>wrote:
> 
>> I have/had two. I wanted one for my Tristar but got 2 of the types that go
>> on regular vans. Unfortunately, my house got flooded and all my possessions
>> have been hauled off by one or more contractors  and I don't have ready
>> access to them, assuming they didn't get tossed by contractors as junk.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Jul 27, 2013, at 19:38, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks Jim,
>>> 
>>> The nearest VW stealer is 150 miles away. I tried their online 'request
>> a part' form and the email that the form sends bounces. (figures.)
>>> 
>>> I asked BD and they say NLA.
>>> 
>>> Searching ebay world-wide finds nothing.
>>> 
>>> Hence, appealing to a mailing list on the WorldWide Web.
>>> 
>>> I only NEED one. Two would be nice though.
>>> 
>>> If unsuccessful here, I'll pick up the phone and try the parts counter
>> in Boise.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> On Jul 27, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> There are two different badges that say TRANSPORTER.  Could be because
>> of
>>>> the size or the pin placement:
>>>> 
>>>> 245 853 689 B  Pickups
>>>> 
>>>> 251 853 689 D  Vans
>>>> 
>>>> I was able to get these from the local VW Dealer a few years ago, bought
>>>> the 689D for a friend with a 87 Panel Vanagon.
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Thompson
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>>>> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
>>>> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
>>>> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
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>>>> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
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>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Subject says it all.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm looking to buy a rear badge that says TRANSPORTER rather than
>> VANAGON.
>>>>> Had one and managed to misplace it. Has anyone got a line on them?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jim
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Tom Buese