> Chris Turner[SMTP:JordanVw@AOL.COM] replied:
>
<< It IS a true vanagon part, but only in the US on the '84 Wolfsburg
Editions.
> They are a Factory accessory, available widely in Europe  - obtainable
> in the
> US, but a hassle to get, and must be special ordered from Europe.  But
> because they were offered on the "84 Wolfs ed. vans, VWOA has to make
> them available here. >>
>
>  I just called Ray Fladeboe VW here in Irvine, Ca & the parts guy
> looked at the microfiche & said he doesn't have them.  I'm inclined
> not to believe that he's looked hard enough for the part.  Does anyone
> have the VW part # for it.  I'd like to call him back & give him the
> part # to check again.
>
Durby Suniga
87 Vanagon GL WLE
Irvine, Ca