I had a go at making one today out of HDPE. It was more of a "playing around on the lathe for fun" exercise than anything else. I posted some pics here:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/sliding-door-escutcheon/ It really makes a difference in how the handle feels in use. Now I don't think I will be so concerned with those folks who wrench at the handle when trying to open the door. Alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/ http://shufti.wordpress.com On 14-Feb-10, at 1:44 AM, Pascal Giasson wrote: Alan, Check this out as an aftermarket option: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-DELRIN-Vanagon-sliding-door-handle- bushing- spacer-92_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45eb615a3bQQitemZ300301769275QQptZM otorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories I bought one a few years back and it works perfectly. Pascal '84Westy
On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:12:08 -0600, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I am planning on ordering (fron europe) some sliding door > escutcheons for > the early version of the sliding door, part number 251 843 711 (not > 711A for > the later models). These appear to be absolutely NLA here in the > US but if > anyone wants to prove me wrong I would like that. |
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