On 30 Dec 2004 at 16:23, Mark Edwards <bhs73@SPYMAC.COM> wrote: > Does anyone have pictures, or a link to a handle installed in that > secondary position? I just posted some pics of my '82 with what appears to be an original handle, mounted to a fixed square "post". The handle is identical to the front one: http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesel (see '82 Diesel Westy, page 2) > Is it the same as the other handle on the sliding door, or is it a bigger > one, like the "ohmygodbar" up front that the passenger can use? > > I would think a nice hefty handle to be a great idea for closing the door. > When camping in my it would let me close the door late at night without > all the ruckus leading up to it slamming, but I expect it would have to be > a sturdy handle, and exactly where to mount so it clears the body when the > door open eludes me. The door on mine needs a major overhaul, so it is too soon to tell if this handle will work as hoped... -- Shawn Wright I.T. Manager Shawnigan Lake School |
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