Almost,

The 85 and later  doesn’t have a spot designated for the handle but it could be mounted in a similar way and location.
I can’t see Marks picture but it sounds like a very nice solution for the 85 and later or the 84 and earlier.  But, I’ld like the original way if possible.

I think both handles are available from venders.  But, if a vender had a mound piece with the handle it would be nice. For a stock looking set up.

Eric 

> On Mar 17, 2024, at 7:35 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
> 
> So you are saying that all you need do is remove the panel, remove what's left of the old handle from the door, install new handle and cut a hole in the door panel for the handle to stick through?
> So anyone, with a rear handle, could remove their door panel and install a rear handle in the preexisting spot in the door?
> 
> That would make it easy.
> 
> Dave B.
> 
> Posting to the list as I am sure others would like to know this.
> 
> On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 05:42:10 PM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Drats! 
> 
> I just had a sighted friend look at the spot where the rear handle should attach.  He laughed and said it is still there.  I said, what do you mean.  He said, the part is there but someone cut off the square part that sticks out! 
> 
> Yes, they cut off my rear handle holder.  They could have just unscrewed it, or drilled a hole for it to come out of the door replacement panel.  Ugh!
> 
> I’m more determined then ever to get a replacement part and put the handle back on.
> 
> I’m surprised no one sells this as the replacement interior door handles are available.  These could be sold as a nice simple to install mod.  Could even come with a piece of paper with the pattern to show where to drill the two holes 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 16, 2024, at 6:44 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>> 
>> I know what you mean Eric.  I really miss that rear slider handle also.  I had one on one of my Westies and think it was quite handy.  VW would have done us all a favor if they had left it in place.
>> 
>> Dave B.
>> the Boston one
>> 
>> On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 01:36:48 AM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> If you have a early vanagon with the extra interior slider handle, I need your info.
>> 
>> My 84 only has the one handle.  I’d love to add the second interior handle.  But, feeling around I can’t find a place to bolt it in.
>> 
>>         My 84 has a replacement slider door panel.  On the back are tactile places to drill out for the door clip.  They all match up.  And, I think there is one for the handle.  But I don’t feel anything on the 84 for a bold to go in.  Not even a hole.  What is there is a sort of plastic feeling rectangle with a screw on either side.  The screws don’t want to turn out something inside just spins.
>> 
>> So, what is the usual way the extra handle attaches?  I have an extra handle and just want to bolt it on if possible.
>> 
>> Any tips are greatly appreciated.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 84 Westfalia
>