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GSIMFAB · 08-09-2016, 06:54 PM

Check out these Billet Door Handles we made for the 67-72 trucks.

Here is a Cool Video we did of the handles being made at our shop. How its Made

They are available on out website WWW.GSIMFAB.COM

In The Ten Ring · 08-09-2016, 07:25 PM

Now this is a good thing for us truck fans! I wish you all the success in the world with this.

I assume this is aluminum?

OregonNed · 08-09-2016, 07:27 PM

Those look great.. good luck from me too

GSIMFAB · 08-09-2016, 07:43 PM

Thanks guys.

**lolife99** · 08-09-2016, 07:37 PM

So nice!

GSIMFAB · 08-10-2016, 12:18 PM

Also available in black anodize

Willie Makeit · 08-10-2016, 01:59 PM

any type of forum discount offered?

68Stepbed · 08-10-2016, 02:13 PM

I love them, but just out of reach for me.

RyansToy · 08-10-2016, 02:13 PM

beautiful... Discount to forum members would be nice

GSIMFAB · 08-10-2016, 03:05 PM

We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-10-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

Dang it!

I already have a set on my K30. These are really great quality and I will be getting another set later for another project. Any chance you'll develope the 73 up door handles later?

GSIMFAB · 08-10-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Dang it!

I already have a set on my K30. These are really great quality and I will be getting another set later for another project. Any chance you'll develope the 73 up door handles later?

Looks awesome Dieselwrencher. We will give you a deal next time.

GSIMFAB · 08-13-2016, 03:52 PM

GSIMFAB Billet Door Handles are also available for the 60-66 Truck.
More Info

notchbackgta · 08-20-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

Now I read this after I already received mine a long time ago

67-72trucks · 08-13-2016, 04:10 PM

Nice work! Will you be making billet sport mirrors in the near future?

GSIMFAB · 08-13-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

Nice work! Will you be making billet sport mirrors in the near future?

We have plans to make some kind of mirrors. Would be good to know what style people like.

67-72trucks · 08-13-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

We have plans to make some kind of mirrors. Would be good to know what style people like.

Great! I have a couple 67-70 c10's that need mirrors.

GSIMFAB · 08-20-2016, 01:02 AM

Polished up a 60-66 Door handle. I will get some 67-72 Door handle sets polished and post them up.

67-72trucks · 08-21-2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

Polished up a 60-66 Door handle. I will get some 67-72 Door handle sets polished and post them up.

Nice work!

notchbackgta · 08-26-2016, 12:11 PM

Well, I am pretty disappointed in the design of these handles. Unless I somehow got ones made incorrectly, you can't re-use your original screws, nor will any screws without misalignment washers even work properly. The holes for the screws are perpendicular to the outside face of the handle instead of at an angle like the originals. If someone was building/manufacturing these on a drill press, I could see putting the screw hole in perpendicular, but they appear to be made on a least a 4 axis CNC, so there should be no reason to put the hole in but at an angle, like stock handles. The area around the hole is also relieved for some reason, but doesn't really seem to need to be. If the area was flush you could get more thread of the screw into the body, making the overall design actually stronger than stock.
When I read "Due to some inconsistencies in doors some fitment may be required. " I thought maybe the opening in the door skin may be off slightly for the handle that protrudes into the door and you may need to file or grind out the opening bigger. I didn't think that I was going to have to buy new hardware and figure out how to make new screws put even pressure on the back side of the door skin.

What gives? Did I get a bad batch, or is that just the design?

I have to say they are beautiful and I really like how they moved the "void" in the back side of the stock handle to the outside. I hate that on the stockers as if you grab the handle too hard it can put pressure on joints, as it does for me sometimes.

GSIMFAB · 08-27-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Well, I am pretty disappointed in the design of these handles. Unless I somehow got ones made incorrectly, you can't re-use your original screws, nor will any screws without misalignment washers even work properly. The holes for the screws are perpendicular to the outside face of the handle instead of at an angle like the originals. If someone was building/manufacturing these on a drill press, I could see putting the screw hole in perpendicular, but they appear to be made on a least a 4 axis CNC, so there should be no reason to put the hole in but at an angle, like stock handles. The area around the hole is also relieved for some reason, but doesn't really seem to need to be. If the area was flush you could get more thread of the screw into the body, making the overall design actually stronger than stock.
When I read "Due to some inconsistencies in doors some fitment may be required. " I thought maybe the opening in the door skin may be off slightly for the handle that protrudes into the door and you may need to file or grind out the opening bigger. I didn't think that I was going to have to buy new hardware and figure out how to make new screws put even pressure on the back side of the door skin.

What gives? Did I get a bad batch, or is that just the design?

I have to say they are beautiful and I really like how they moved the "void" in the back side of the stock handle to the outside. I hate that on the stockers as if you grab the handle too hard it can put pressure on joints, as it does for me sometimes.

I sent you a PM.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-31-2016, 06:56 PM

If you're going to make some misalignment washers for these, I'd like a set too. I just made mine work but it was kind of a pain. Also, can you give me a price on some polished 67-72 handles please? Thanks Ryan.

notchbackgta · 08-31-2016, 07:01 PM

Just an update, it looks like they modeled the handles off the 67 only handles so it wasn't an error but a slight oversight-sort of.

I had no idea there were different versions either.

Theboatandcarman · 08-31-2016, 07:05 PM

theyre on my to buy list when they hit 200! beautiful craftsmanship though!

GSIMFAB · 09-01-2016, 01:03 AM

We will be making some washers that have the curvature of the door panel. This will allow the bolts to be tightened properly to the door panel.
I am glad that this was brought to our attention and is a simple fix.

08-09-2016, 06:54 PM	#1
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Billet 67-72 Door Handles Check out these Billet Door Handles we made for the 67-72 trucks. Here is a Cool Video we did of the handles being made at our shop. How its Made They are available on out website WWW.GSIMFAB.COM Last edited by GSIMFAB; 08-10-2016 at 07:19 PM.

08-09-2016, 07:25 PM	#2
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Now this is a good thing for us truck fans! I wish you all the success in the world with this. I assume this is aluminum?

08-09-2016, 07:27 PM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Those look great.. good luck from me too __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-09-2016, 07:43 PM	#4
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Thanks guys.

08-09-2016, 07:37 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles So nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-10-2016, 12:18 PM	#6
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Also available in black anodize

08-10-2016, 01:59 PM	#7
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,230	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles any type of forum discount offered?

08-10-2016, 02:13 PM	#8
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles I love them, but just out of reach for me. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

08-10-2016, 02:13 PM	#9
RyansToy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 145	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles beautiful... Discount to forum members would be nice __________________ 1968 GMC truck 910 Trim (Canadian) 127" WB 3 on the Three Trans (Saginaw SM330) 250 ci L6 Engine HEI ignition (early 80s L6)

08-10-2016, 03:05 PM	#10
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

08-13-2016, 03:52 PM	#13
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles GSIMFAB Billet Door Handles are also available for the 60-66 Truck. More Info

08-13-2016, 04:10 PM	#15
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Nice work! Will you be making billet sport mirrors in the near future?

08-20-2016, 01:02 AM	#18
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Polished up a 60-66 Door handle. I will get some 67-72 Door handle sets polished and post them up. Attached Images

08-26-2016, 12:11 PM	#20
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Well, I am pretty disappointed in the design of these handles. Unless I somehow got ones made incorrectly, you can't re-use your original screws, nor will any screws without misalignment washers even work properly. The holes for the screws are perpendicular to the outside face of the handle instead of at an angle like the originals. If someone was building/manufacturing these on a drill press, I could see putting the screw hole in perpendicular, but they appear to be made on a least a 4 axis CNC, so there should be no reason to put the hole in but at an angle, like stock handles. The area around the hole is also relieved for some reason, but doesn't really seem to need to be. If the area was flush you could get more thread of the screw into the body, making the overall design actually stronger than stock. When I read "Due to some inconsistencies in doors some fitment may be required. " I thought maybe the opening in the door skin may be off slightly for the handle that protrudes into the door and you may need to file or grind out the opening bigger. I didn't think that I was going to have to buy new hardware and figure out how to make new screws put even pressure on the back side of the door skin. What gives? Did I get a bad batch, or is that just the design? I have to say they are beautiful and I really like how they moved the "void" in the back side of the stock handle to the outside. I hate that on the stockers as if you grab the handle too hard it can put pressure on joints, as it does for me sometimes.

08-31-2016, 06:56 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles If you're going to make some misalignment washers for these, I'd like a set too. I just made mine work but it was kind of a pain. Also, can you give me a price on some polished 67-72 handles please? Thanks Ryan. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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08-31-2016, 07:01 PM	#23
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles Just an update, it looks like they modeled the handles off the 67 only handles so it wasn't an error but a slight oversight-sort of. I had no idea there were different versions either.

08-31-2016, 07:05 PM	#24
Theboatandcarman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 398	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles theyre on my to buy list when they hit 200! beautiful craftsmanship though!

09-01-2016, 01:03 AM	#25
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles We will be making some washers that have the curvature of the door panel. This will allow the bolts to be tightened properly to the door panel. I am glad that this was brought to our attention and is a simple fix.

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