Thanks Dennis,

I spent a lot of time trying to get the door right after changing the hinge and some of the bearings.  I was never sure I had it just right.  I remember you specifically giving me tips over the list on how to do it.

Eric Caron 

> On Aug 2, 2020, at 10:28 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> Your van does not have the rear handle inside on the slider. That disappeared with the upgraded door which was either with the 85 model year or a mid-year, I don't recall when the change was made. I don’t see how the later doors could be retrofitted. As part of those changes the window is also different. 
> 
> Working on your I have to say yours slider is one of the smoothest operating, best aligned doors I have seen. With the sound deadening it is amazing to operate it. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:08 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: closing slider quietly
> 
> Hi Jeff and others,
> 
> I’m trying to remember.  I think my 84 did but I don’t remember if my 85 does  I haven’t seen my van in over 5 months.
> I’m thinking it doesn’t have such a handle.
> 
> Something to add to my wish list!
> eRic 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 1, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Is there?! What years? I think my dads 79 might have had one but don’t think my 85 ever did. Eric does yours? Would love to get one if it did!
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 31, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> There is a handle at the rear of the door for this purpose.  Just 
>>> slide door slowly to the front and pull the handle in to engage the 
>>> latch rather than slamming it.  From the outside you can push in the 
>>> rear edge of the door to latch it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Stuart