Sliding door - early/late

[colouredFunk]

What's the difference between an early and late sliding door? I've got an early 82, is is possible to replace the whole door and mechanisms with a late?

[ZsZ]

just described here how to identify: https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=146069" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[colouredFunk]

Thanks. But it doesn't really state if the mechanics are interchange able, regardless of the door.

For example: Can I replace my door hinge with a new late model - https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/type25- ... t25-80-92/

looking at these two diagrames you can spot of a few of the differences - http://www.partsbase.org/vw/typ-2-syncr ... iding-door http://www.partsbase.org/vw/typ-2-syncr ... ding-door/

[ZsZ]

No, not interchangeable. I think none of the parts are. Or maybe the lower vertical roller bearing is the same.
Early hinge: http://www.averysaircooled.com/?vanagon ... emechanism" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Late hinge: http://www.averysaircooled.com/?vanagon ... emechanism" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;