I have a 73 Bay with its original sliding door which has been badly restored and is misshapen. It's the type with the key in the handle I have a sliding door from a later model year which has the key loch separate from the handle. They have different striker plate types. Is it an easy job to swap one for the other?
Perhaps someone swapped the mechanism on the door itself? I believe I have a striker plate to suit the 2nd mechanism down the workshop if you're after one?
Seems very likely! I would be up for a striker plate if you have one, James. And I'm Dorset-based too. Are you still in Poole?
Bus, Campmobile & Kombi for passangers: Panel van - not for passengers inside (not with original screws): also needs another counterpart on the B-pillar:
Mine's a '74 late with factory windows, and it's definitely got the mechanism that you already have on your early style @The Drama Man If all else fails, could you transfer your original mechanism / striker plate to the newer door?