Date:         Tue, 12 Jun 2001 00:26:40 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
Subject:      Replacing older slider handle with newer one
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Second posting:
My '84 Westy outside slider handle is broken. The 'pop' metal didn't hold
up. Apparently this is a design flaw.
No local salvage sources, all the early van handles are broken or gone. I
have found a few newer ones, though. I bought one and would like to make it
fit on my Westy.

I have reviewed the archives to no avail.
The newer one ('87) has a 'driver' head built in that inserts into the lock
mechanism. The older ('84) one doesn't; its driver screws in from the
inside. Can the new one be made to work?

Can someone respond that has actually done this?

I have the interior panel removed and the outer handle is off with its
broken pieces removed. All else is in good working order. I can open the
door from the inside...just the outer pop metal handle problem. I would like
to get this back together before a planned trip this weekend.

Many thanks in advance.

--
Stephen
Chillicothe OH