1955–1967 Type 2 Bus Sliding Window Latch Guides – Stainless - 211837813A - OEM Number(s) (211837813A)
Replace your worn or mangled latch bars with this high-quality reproduction set for your early Bus. These Sliding Window Latch Guides restore smooth travel and proper latch engagement for your pop-out slider windows. Each latch bar features precision-machined detents that let the window latch lock into the correct indexed positions as it slides open or shut—eliminating the jerkiness caused by old, bent, or missing plates.
Manufactured from stainless steel and sold in matched left and right pairs, each guide comes predrilled for mounting. All necessary screws are included. You may need to open the holes slightly during installation to align with factory locations, but no additional modifications are needed. A must-have fix for ensuring reliable sealing, smooth operation, and OEM-correct function.
Key Features
• OEM Number(s): 211837813A
• Fits 1955–1967 Type 2 Bus sliding windows
• Replaces factory-style latch guide bars with exact reproduction
• Stainless steel with square-grooved detents for latch indexing
• Includes all mounting screws
• Holes predrilled—may require light enlargement before install
• One kit services one Bus – left and right included
Because Details Matter
Proper window function is about more than opening and closing—it’s about doing it smoothly, securely, and without rattle or bind. This exact-fit reproduction set eliminates guesswork and gives your Bus the satisfying click-stop travel it had from the factory. It’s the kind of small part that makes a big difference.
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