As far as I can tell from the Euro listings in ETKA, the change occurred at the same time. 80-84, 85-91. I know that a later handle will work on the earlier door, but the end has to be shaved down slightly to clear the door - I have one on my 84 GL. Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914 1.8 "Nancy" Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012 oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Thompson/100000710343835 ***********************************
On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com>wrote: > Happy Friday, every one. > > I have a question about Vanagon sliding doors handles. > Are door changes the same years, US and Europe? > > > Did the Vanagons marketed in Europe have their sliding door mechanism and > handle changed at a later time than the US ones? > > I know that US models have a long handle from 1980-1984, then in 1985 the > handle was shortened and the door latches, mechanisms were changed. > > I need to know because I have a buyer in Spain who said the 85-91 handle I > sent him doesn't fit his 1986 GL ??? > > > Thanks for the info- > Robert > > 1982 Westfalia > > |
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