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Lightspeed · 02-27-2003, 04:42 PM

at work we have a 96 GMC delivery van(maybe it's called a cube van im not really sure) anyway, i noticed the other day that the inside door handles, window cranks, and arm rests are the exact same kind that are used in my 71 chevy pickup. even the door panels look the same. i was thinking that maybe the mechanicals of the doors would work for our trucks. has anybody ever tried this? just an idea for those looking for another source for parts.

Long Knight · 02-27-2003, 05:11 PM

That's interesting. Can we steal parts off the truck from your work? I need...

Lightspeed · 02-27-2003, 05:14 PM

not much to steal really lol. it's about as basic as it gets. am fm radio and ac is about all it has.

Long Knight · 02-27-2003, 05:25 PM

I need a new door handle! Then again, I never use the passenger door.

>X< · 02-27-2003, 05:28 PM

long night, at the local Auto Zone and Oreillys part stores they have this stuff called "HELP!" itsjust a bunch of misselanous stuff, but the door handles are identical to ours! and they're 4 bucks!

Long Knight · 02-27-2003, 05:35 PM

That is funny you mentioned this because I've used HELP quit a few times. However, I need the outside handle. Somehow the pin slipped and the button is stuck in. I'm pulling the pannel next week to see if I can brake anything else.
Thanks for the recomendation though, everyone needs to know about HELP!

Ro

gmcstep · 02-27-2003, 05:59 PM

i have a pair of outside door handles. some light pitting, but work fine. 30.00 shipped to you

Long Knight · 02-27-2003, 06:08 PM

Sounds good to me. Let me see what I find when I get it taken apart and I will let you know. My driver's side locking mech. is also broken. Can't lock the door and I work in...well...a questionable neighborhood.

>X< · 02-27-2003, 06:47 PM

long night, i will bet that the back plate thst the push ro slies through is broken. i've broken at least 4 handles on my 71, and that is usually what happes, the button gets stuck because it et in too far, because the back plate broke. it is possible to quick fix this, my truck had one tack welded when i bought it

>X< · 02-27-2003, 06:49 PM

they have lock sets at auto zone for cheap too

Long Knight · 02-27-2003, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the tip!

02-27-2003, 04:42 PM	#1
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	odd find, maybe possible parts source. at work we have a 96 GMC delivery van(maybe it's called a cube van im not really sure) anyway, i noticed the other day that the inside door handles, window cranks, and arm rests are the exact same kind that are used in my 71 chevy pickup. even the door panels look the same. i was thinking that maybe the mechanicals of the doors would work for our trucks. has anybody ever tried this? just an idea for those looking for another source for parts.

02-27-2003, 05:11 PM	#2
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	That's interesting. Can we steal parts off the truck from your work? I need... __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

02-27-2003, 05:25 PM	#4
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I need a new door handle! Then again, I never use the passenger door. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

02-27-2003, 05:28 PM	#5
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	long night, at the local Auto Zone and Oreillys part stores they have this stuff called "HELP!" itsjust a bunch of misselanous stuff, but the door handles are identical to ours! and they're 4 bucks! __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

02-27-2003, 05:35 PM	#6
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	That is funny you mentioned this because I've used HELP quit a few times. However, I need the outside handle. Somehow the pin slipped and the button is stuck in. I'm pulling the pannel next week to see if I can brake anything else. Thanks for the recomendation though, everyone needs to know about HELP! Ro __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

02-27-2003, 05:14 PM	#3
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	not much to steal really lol. it's about as basic as it gets. am fm radio and ac is about all it has.

02-27-2003, 05:59 PM	#7
gmcstep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ashtabula,ohio Posts: 132	door handles i have a pair of outside door handles. some light pitting, but work fine. 30.00 shipped to you

02-27-2003, 06:08 PM	#8
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	Sounds good to me. Let me see what I find when I get it taken apart and I will let you know. My driver's side locking mech. is also broken. Can't lock the door and I work in...well...a questionable neighborhood. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

02-27-2003, 06:47 PM	#9
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	long night, i will bet that the back plate thst the push ro slies through is broken. i've broken at least 4 handles on my 71, and that is usually what happes, the button gets stuck because it et in too far, because the back plate broke. it is possible to quick fix this, my truck had one tack welded when i bought it __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

02-27-2003, 06:49 PM	#10
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	they have lock sets at auto zone for cheap too __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

02-27-2003, 06:50 PM	#11
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	Thanks for the tip! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick



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