rear hatch handle
 

FYI guys - I just saw a want it now posting on ebay for a rear hatch handle, which reminded me of what I did when I was repairing & refurbishing my old hatch.

I just went to HD, or lowes or true-value, whatever, & bought a locking T handle for a garage door. The stem was way too long but it wasn't anything a hacksaw & file couldn't fix. Trimmed the stem down, it fit PERFECTLY! Plus it was only like 6-8 bucks!

Just thought I'd tell anybody who didn't know.

Later,

Buddy

Re: rear hatch handle
 

Yep did the same thing when I had my Blazer.

Re: rear hatch handle
 

I've heard about people doing that. They do make reproductions now. I believe that Brothers carrys them.

Re: rear hatch handle
 

:agree:

But I still like my OE one with the OE key :metal:

Re: rear hatch handle
 

Yeah that would be nice, just giving the heads up to anybody that's cheap like me. :metal:

Later,
Buddy

Re: rear hatch handle
 

ME TOO! :) One key for the doors, ignition & rear hatch. I do have a separate key for the gas cap :(

Re: rear hatch handle
 

IIRC, the door/ignition and gas were all different OE.

Re: rear hatch handle
 

VT - my truck is very stock (purchased from original owner by Dana (BAD4X4), then sold to Bob (cheyenne10), then to me. Since the rig hasn't been molested (still has the marks on the firewall and the date on the inner fender) I don't think the keys were altered.