In a message dated 98-11-17 13:56:46 EST, kbaldwin@RMLAW.COM writes:

<< On an unrelated subject, there is a steel peg sticking out from the
 sliding door interior about two inches from the rear edge of the door.
 It appears to have no discernible function or reason for existence.  It
 is non-moving, square in section and has a hole in the end.  Can anyone
 tell me what's missing?  I have seen the peg (with nothing attached) on
 other Westies in the junkyard but not on regular vanagons. >>

rear door handle.

chris