Re: [T3] re door question

[Simon Glen <simonglen@bigpond.com>]

Per Lindgren,

I have the front door handle from a 1974 Beetle.  So, to answer your question
as to whether rear door handles from a Type 4 would fit a Beetle, I tried the
Beetle handle in the front door of my 1969 four-door VW 411.  It worked
perfectly, in every respect.  Then I tried one of my 411's back door handles
(a blank one with no lock cylinder) in the 411's front door.  It also worked
perfectly.  And, the door could be locked from the inside but could not, of
course, be locked from the outside.

So, if you can get hold of a 4-door Type 4 back door blank handle, try it
out.  I'm sure it would work.  I have a spare one.

Regards,

Simon Glen
Toowoomba, Australia.


Per Lindgren wrote:

> Jim Adney wrote:
>
> > Squares and fastys from 68-on had the lock integral with the
> > handle. Was there a "blank" handle (without lock cylinder) that was
> > used on passenger side doors?
>
> On 68-ups both doors had locks, at least on Beetles (my 68 has 2 locks). I
> would love to have smooth handles without locks in them, I have remote
> controlled power locks on my Variant :-)
>
> Anyone know whether rear handles from a 411/412 will fit?
>
> PerL
> 73 Variant L
>
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