Add-on parts for the door handles of a Bus

Door handles, accessories for the VW Bus T2 – operating and securing doors and sliding door correctly

Door handles, accessories on the VW Bus T2 combine door operation with locking, sealing and fastening functions. The category includes different door handles and sliding-door handles in chrome or black as well as lock sets, door-handle pads, seals, sealing rings, escutcheons, key blanks and various fastening parts. Individual versions differ considerably according to production period and installation position. Sliding-door handles are listed, for example, for 1967 to 1973 and 1973 to 1979, while door handles are available for different T2 production periods. During restoration, you should therefore consider more than the appearance of the handle. The handle, lock, pad, seal and existing fastening arrangement must also match the actual door or sliding-door construction of your VW Bus T2.

Why are door handles, accessories important on the VW Bus T2?

The door handles, accessories are used regularly and must work reliably with the respective locking mechanism. An exterior door handle not only allows the door to be opened but, depending on the version, can also form part of the lockable door system. The sliding-door handle additionally uses sealing rings, seals or escutcheons that complete the handle area and provide a clean finish against the body. Door-handle pads are positioned between the handle and body and are also part of the complete installation. Key blanks with different profiles additionally show that the existing locking system must be considered. If only one component is worn or a suitable pad or seal is missing, the complete handle and fastening area should therefore be inspected.

When should I inspect or replace door handles and accessories on my VW Bus T2?

An inspection is advisable if a door handle becomes difficult to operate, develops noticeable play, no longer sits cleanly or no longer operates the door reliably. Damaged seals and door-handle pads, loose fastening screws or worn escutcheons should also be considered during restoration. On the sliding-door handle, it is additionally useful to inspect the sealing and finishing components appropriate to the production period. If a lock set is being renewed, you should check which handles and key profiles are currently installed. Particularly on vehicles that have already been restored, door handles or locks may have been replaced with different versions over the years. The actual installation situation should therefore always be inspected before selecting parts.

How are door handles and accessories inspected and installed on the VW Bus T2?

When working on door handles and accessories, precise identification according to door, production period and existing locking system is especially important. The smaller associated components should therefore also be checked before installation.

• Identify door or sliding door precisely: First determine whether a handle is required for the front doors or sliding door and which production period corresponds to the existing construction.
• Check locking function and key profile: Compare the existing lock cylinder, lock set and key profile before selecting lockable door handles or key blanks.
• Renew seals and pads when necessary: Inspect sealing rings, escutcheons and door-handle pads for deformation or damage so that the handle sits cleanly against the body.
• Test fastening and operation afterwards: After installation, check screws, handle movement, lock operation and door function before permanently fitting trim or adjacent components.

A complete inspection of the handle area prevents a new door handle from being combined with old, damaged fastening or sealing components that would later require renewed dismantling.

Which door handles, accessories fit my VW Bus T2?

When selecting suitable door handles, accessories, you should pay particular attention to production period, installation position, finish and existing locking system. The category includes sliding-door handles for 1967 to 1973 and 1973 to 1979 in chrome or black, lockable door handles, matching-key handle pairs and a chrome lock set. Sealing rings and seals for sliding-door handles, escutcheons, door-handle pads, different key blanks and screws for striker plates and door hinges are also listed. Some parts differ according to key profile or production period. Compare the handles, locks and mounting points actually present with the respective version so that the components match the door system of your VW Bus T2.