Not quite what you are looking for but here is how I did it on my 84 Westy. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=442754 Rob vwrobb@gmail.com
On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 4:31 PM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote: > Hi List, > > Bent posted on Facebook the start of a rear hatch release exchange > program. This lets those of us without a rear hatch release have one. > > I’m looking forward to this. I like the idea for safety but also > I think it is will be easier for me and quieter to slip out the back for a > evening break and then back in. Quieter then the slider I bet. > > Can someone describe to me what this actually looks like and where it > comes out of the rear panel? > I suspect I’ll want a handle to pull down from the inside once I figure > this out. > > Also, there is apparently a rubber end or a plastic reproduction of the > metal end. > > Anyone want to give me a description or recommendation? > > It is in a recent thread on the facebook van cafe group. > > Or, if you have a late model with the release tell me about it. > > I’m looking forward to the upgrade. I already had made a habit of > slipping out the back but this will make it much easier. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto > |
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