Eric -

I'm not that big a fan of the all metal ones being offered by GoWesty, as I
have had the knob break right off on some in less than 3 weeks regardless
of the condition of the window regulator.  GoWesty must have bought a pile
of old stock of these because they're no longer being made anymore.
 Originally they were made for the now defunct H&H Distributors (wholesale
only) out of the Bay area.  I do have a pair on my GL that have lasted for
a few years.

Plastic spacers are still available, Airhead/VWG makes them and sells them
in pairs:

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-door-and-window-winder-handle-buffer/door-window-winder-buffer-pair-111837595-a-pr

I use the Euromax Crank replacements, have for the past few years on my 84
Westy, nothing special, but they do work for me:

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-door-window-winder-crank-handle/quarter-wdw-winder-black-plastic-321837581-a-bk

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75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
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On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 8:59 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi listers,
>
>         I read the recent crank handle thread with interest.  Recently
> while doing sound improvement work on my doors I removed the cranks and now
> the round tab that goes in the center won't stay.  Also, the knobs on the
> cranks seem very week and not likely to last long.   My cranks are metal
> covered by plastic.  Are there stronger replacements out there?  If so
> which vender and style?  I also noticed I'm missing the plastic spacer on
> my passenger side crank, any idea where to get such a part?  I suspect the
> new cranks might not come with it.
>
> I'm not so much worried about color as long as they match.  My interior is
> the hard to find brown!
>
> Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 Westfalia GL Auto
>