Hello!
If Im not mistaken, the 65 convertible would have the same inner door
handles as a sedan. Which would mean you could fit anything from a pre 67 bug
right down to 1960, the year when they changed over from the earlier kind of
handles (I may be wrong by a year or two here....please correct me). 68 and
later handles are different but should fit. I *think* the studs sit the same
distance apart.
VW inner door handles had a metal strip behind which were held on to the
metal hook you describe. It was a simple way to transfer the load onto the door
itself rather than the doorpanel when you pulled onto the handle.
Let me mention that its advisable to glue on a piece of thick cloth or
vinyl to this strip (where it contacts the hook) as it can cause a bit of
rattling once the strip or hook have become a bit deformed due to constant
pulling.
Best wishes n luck,
Asad> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]> Date: Wed, 9 Apr
2008 19:45:20 -0400> Subject: [vintagvw] door panel arm rests> > I have a '65
convertible with aftermarket door panels.> There are no arm rests on either
door panel. When I > looked behind the passenger side door panel, I can> see a
"hook" near where an arm rest would go.> > Should the '65 Convertible have arm
rests on both> sides? I can get arm rests from a '68 Beetle; would> these mount
to the '65 door panel?> > Thanks,> Brian> >
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