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Date:         Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:29:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
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From:         Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences in years?
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The sliding door was completely changed (for the better) for Model year 1985.


84 and older have a crappy rear latching system and the outside handles tend to break off.  The 85+ are far superior, and later model ones even have central locking.


I would not want an 84 or older sliding door unless there wan no other solution, but I guess it comes down to how much work you're willing to put into your frankenstein van.


-paul








>> Does an 88 door have the same rear (center) rail and position as an
>> 84? That is, will an 88 rail fit the existing but unused rail mount on
>> the 84, and will that rail then be in the correct position?
>
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