For a pull, I appropriated the red plastic handle that came on my power
garage door system. Out of the way but easy to find when you want to get
out, large enough for your hand to find when you reach up when the rear
hatch is raised and you want to close it.

Jim

On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 3:56 PM Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:

> Not quite what you are looking for but here is how I did it on my 84 Westy.
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=442754
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 4:31 PM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi List,
> >
> >         Bent posted on Facebook the start of a rear hatch release
> exchange
> > program.  This lets those of us without a rear hatch release have one.
> >
> >         I’m looking forward to this.  I like the idea for safety but also
> > I think it is will be easier for me and quieter to slip out the  back
> for a
> > evening break and then back in.  Quieter then the slider I bet.
> >
> > Can someone describe to me what this actually looks like and where it
> > comes out of the rear panel?
> > I suspect I’ll want a handle to pull down from the inside once I figure
> > this out.
> >
> > Also, there is apparently a rubber end or a plastic reproduction of the
> > metal end.
> >
> > Anyone want to give me a description or recommendation?
> >
> > It is in a recent thread on the facebook van cafe group.
> >
> > Or, if you have a late model with the release tell me about it.
> >
> > I’m looking forward to the upgrade.  I already had made a habit of
> > slipping out the back but this will make it much easier.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto
> >
>