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84Westy48 Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:48 am

The 71/4” exterior handle is not available. Does anyone know if the 5” 85 and newer will work?
-John

crazyvwvanman Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:10 pm

It fits ok except the very tip curves too close to the paint and can scratch it. People cut or grind a little bit of the tip away. Then file it smooth.

Mark

leecat Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:25 pm

I am running an '85 handle on my '84 and works fine - I did not encounter the tip-too-close-to-the-body issue at all, it was a direct bolt on and despite looking a little 'short' for the handle indent area in the door, works fabulous.

crazyvwvanman Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:07 pm

From gallery.


84Westy48 Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:17 pm

Awesome. Thank you.



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