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Date:         Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:24:05 -0600
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sliding door panel
In-Reply-To:  <CAB2RwfgsttcBpzOG4y6mQMwi1mimffRy10mb3_pkLtgr8CVb7w@mail.gmail.com>
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The ring that I have is plastic with a little orange stripe around it. I am gonna go grab it bcuz I think it has a part number on the bag. Be right back... I'm back. Couldn't find it. Gonna go look in the van. C ya. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> If I'm thinking of the same part, that ring may act as a bearing > surface of sorts to help keep the handle from wearing prematurely > (i.e. cracking and breaking). Then again, that may be a long term > concern, and may be more of an issue with the older style harder to > actuate door latch (up to '84). > > I know Alistair Bell here on the list made that ring and may have pics > in his blog. (can't see them though) > > Since you have part in hand, maybe worth getting someone with a lathe > to copy it? Heck, thinking now, I have to wonder if one could make one > out of PVC bits and proper adhesive. > > Neil. > > On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Michael Sullivan > <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > > > ..... Also need an opinion...I have the NLA > > ring that goes around the exterior slider handle. It is brand new. > Should I > > go ahead and use it or save for later? Thought I would put it on after > > painting it sometime in the future. Thanks for the advice > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >


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