Date:         Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:37:05 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Different Years - Sliding Windows
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Basically, almost everything about the sliding doors is different, 80-84
and 85-91. Windows, handle, latch mechanism, even the welded in track on
the body for the rear hinge roller, all different. All the other window
openings are the same size for all years but not the sliding door window.

Mark


David Wilhite wrote:

>Can anyone confirm whether or not the 80-84 and 85-91 Sliding side windows are interchangeable?
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>It is my understanding that the driver's side middle window is interchangeable, but the passenger's side (sliding door) is not.
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>I have noticed an opening difference between my 84' Westy and the 87' Syncro I am pulling parts off of.
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>Thanks,
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>David Wilhite
>84' Westy
>Middle Tennessee
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