Thanks Dennis, I spent a lot of time trying to get the door right after changing the hinge and some of the bearings. I was never sure I had it just right. I remember you specifically giving me tips over the list on how to do it. Eric Caron
> On Aug 2, 2020, at 10:28 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Eric, > Your van does not have the rear handle inside on the slider. That disappeared with the upgraded door which was either with the 85 model year or a mid-year, I don't recall when the change was made. I don’t see how the later doors could be retrofitted. As part of those changes the window is also different. > > Working on your I have to say yours slider is one of the smoothest operating, best aligned doors I have seen. With the sound deadening it is amazing to operate it. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron > Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:08 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: closing slider quietly > > Hi Jeff and others, > > I’m trying to remember. I think my 84 did but I don’t remember if my 85 does I haven’t seen my van in over 5 months. > I’m thinking it doesn’t have such a handle. > > Something to add to my wish list! > eRic > > > >> On Aug 1, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Is there?! What years? I think my dads 79 might have had one but don’t think my 85 ever did. Eric does yours? Would love to get one if it did! >> >> Jeff >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 31, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> There is a handle at the rear of the door for this purpose. Just >>> slide door slowly to the front and pull the handle in to engage the >>> latch rather than slamming it. From the outside you can push in the >>> rear edge of the door to latch it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Stuart |
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