Mark,
 
Actually there was a GL Vanagon = for the 1983.5 models, just not the Westy conversion.
 

Garrett Adams
83.5 Adventurewagen GL
Stockton, California  

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of = Mark Rissman
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 3:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Info on 83 Westy Vanagon L

I have an 83.5 Westy (water-cooled) that is an L model.  I believe = the L stands for Luxury.  Later years this became knows and GL or Grand = Luxury.
 
- Mark Rissman
83.5 Westy