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Bulldog88 · 12-02-2009, 01:19 AM

Has anyone every installed or seen different door handles on this trucks? Im gathering up ideas before I start working on my 68. I want to keep the handles but they are too bulky I was thinking of something smaller and nicer like maybe first gen camaro handles. Any ideas or pictures, and how would you do it?

suprachrgd82 · 12-02-2009, 01:56 PM

Door handle swaps are pretty easy. You will need to drill, cut, and weld on the doorskin to mount any other set. After fitment, it is simply a matter of routing a few 1/8" rods inside the door to fit the new handle. It is not uncommon to trim the doorskin of the donor car and weld it into yours.

A cool mod I have seen was to shave the handles completely, and route the push button mechanism to the key cylinder. The door will always be locked when closed. There is no need for a battery saver to keep solenoids from locking you out. Put the key in and turn it, and the door pops open.

POPO1984 · 12-02-2009, 07:46 PM

Do you have any links to that mod

stueber68 · 12-03-2009, 12:45 AM

88-98 C series handles look really good on these and they sit flush

suprachrgd82 · 12-03-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by POPO1984

Do you have any links to that mod

Wish I did have a few pictures to post up. The mod is super easy. It is common move the key to another spot the door lower than stock to keep it clean. The bodywork after welding is the hardest (tedious) part.

I'll be doing this to my truck, but it is several months off, with the key in the factory location. I'll post pics as I begin work.

Here's an example picture of the rods for a door handle. Part #2 in the pic is the one that will be modified. The rod will simply need re-routing to the key cylinder, rather than the handle. Re-routing is usually accomplished by cutting and bending one of the existing rods.
https://w05.dealerconnect.chrysler.c...S/808fec10.gif

A few other furums with some info:
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=122582
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a.../t-197104.html
http://forum.sportruck.com/showpost....age=&view=&sb=

POPO1984 · 12-03-2009, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the links. Dont forget the pics of your project

ebfabman · 12-04-2009, 08:38 AM

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but here is a fabed up PT cruiser door handle

rattleon · 12-04-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but here is a fabed up PT cruiser door handle

Very nice application!

POPO1984 · 12-04-2009, 07:19 PM

Very nice efab. are those handles plastic or metal

ebfabman · 12-04-2009, 08:22 PM

A little hard to tell. They seem to be some kind of light weight metal although not magnetic. Its a good feeling handle.

12-02-2009, 01:19 AM	#1
Bulldog88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW,TX Posts: 233	67-72 door handles question Has anyone every installed or seen different door handles on this trucks? Im gathering up ideas before I start working on my 68. I want to keep the handles but they are too bulky I was thinking of something smaller and nicer like maybe first gen camaro handles. Any ideas or pictures, and how would you do it?

12-02-2009, 07:46 PM	#3
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: 67-72 door handles question Do you have any links to that mod __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

12-03-2009, 12:45 AM	#4
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: 67-72 door handles question 88-98 C series handles look really good on these and they sit flush __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

12-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: 67-72 door handles question Thanks for the links. Dont forget the pics of your project __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

12-04-2009, 08:38 AM	#7
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: 67-72 door handles question Not sure if this is what you're looking for but here is a fabed up PT cruiser door handle Attached Images

12-02-2009, 01:56 PM	#2
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: 67-72 door handles question Door handle swaps are pretty easy. You will need to drill, cut, and weld on the doorskin to mount any other set. After fitment, it is simply a matter of routing a few 1/8" rods inside the door to fit the new handle. It is not uncommon to trim the doorskin of the donor car and weld it into yours. A cool mod I have seen was to shave the handles completely, and route the push button mechanism to the key cylinder. The door will always be locked when closed. There is no need for a battery saver to keep solenoids from locking you out. Put the key in and turn it, and the door pops open. Last edited by suprachrgd82; 12-02-2009 at 01:57 PM.

12-04-2009, 07:19 PM	#9
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: 67-72 door handles question Very nice efab. are those handles plastic or metal __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

12-04-2009, 08:22 PM	#10
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: 67-72 door handles question A little hard to tell. They seem to be some kind of light weight metal although not magnetic. Its a good feeling handle.



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