Door/Window Handle Quality - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 09-16-2010, 03:03 PM

I wanted to see if there was much difference in the repop door/window handles when compared to originals, or NOS parts.

dznucks · 09-16-2010, 03:19 PM

The ones you get in the help section at the auto parts stores suck. They keep breaking on me. i would go with oem or billet.

72BlckButy · 09-16-2010, 03:25 PM

That's good to know. What about the ones you pick up from Classic Parts or other 67-72 parts dealers? Good quality?

**SactoJim** · 09-16-2010, 08:05 PM

I have rebops (exterior door handles) on mine from The Truck & Car Shop. They still work fine but the casting on the thumb button is not too good cuz because whatever is behind the button (part of the button casting) is starting to map to the exterior of the button so I can see a circle on the flat portion (where you press with your thumb).

AirSpeed · 09-16-2010, 08:34 PM

I bought mine from Classic parts about 7 years ago and they still look and work great, I just bought another set for my 72 and they look to be the same quality. I did buy some from NAPA auto parts once and I agree they fall apart quick, the knobs fall off the window crank and the door handle striped out fast.
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71 super · 09-16-2010, 08:44 PM

GM still offers theirs but at $30 each they are awful high for the same thing that the repops are selling- yes the GM versions are oem but they are just as cheaply made. I have GM units but honestly the repops I just put on the 68 are no different from the GM pieces that I put on my 71.

72BlckButy · 09-16-2010, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I need to pick up new window cranks and I'm not sure if i should get GM or pick up the repops. Wouldn't even mind a nice OEM set, just didn't want to spend the money and not be happy with the quality.

**70cst** · 09-16-2010, 10:52 PM

I bought repops and have had no issues. Yet

72BlckButy · 09-16-2010, 10:53 PM

Zoomin · 09-16-2010, 11:48 PM

I just picked up a set of inner and outer repops today and they appear to have the same heft. So far, so good.

Sammy · 09-17-2010, 12:20 AM

Nate, it's a crap shoot. I bought one set of repops, they lasted 2 months the window crank gear spline side stripped on one the other the knob broke off. (LMC or Classic Parts) Bought another set from GMC Pauls I think? They have lasted two years but believe they were repops too. No issues...Knock on wood!

OARNGESI · 09-17-2010, 12:53 AM

I got some they seem fine now repop deluxe side markers sucks

**leddzepp** · 09-17-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks for the info guys. I need to pick up new window cranks and I'm not sure if i should get GM or pick up the repops. Wouldn't even mind a nice OEM set, just didn't want to spend the money and not be happy with the quality.

Nate- I would pick up a nice used original set. I got a near mint set from Tom Korinek and you can't beat OEM. I'll bet Randy has a nice used OEM set too.

**leddzepp** · 09-17-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

I have rebops (exterior door handles) on mine from The Truck & Car Shop. They still work fine but the casting on the thumb button is not too good cuz because whatever is behind the button (part of the button casting) is starting to map to the exterior of the button so I can see a circle on the flat portion (where you press with your thumb).

I had the same problem with the repops on my blue 72...only it pushed through the thin exterior of the button, and the pin along with the entire button assembly fell out, rendering it useless

72BlckButy · 09-17-2010, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the info guys.

leddzepp, that's kind of what I was thinking, so I'll throw up a WTB post as my driver's side window crank has spun its last time.

09-16-2010, 03:03 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Door/Window Handle Quality I wanted to see if there was much difference in the repop door/window handles when compared to originals, or NOS parts. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-16-2010, 03:19 PM	#2
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality The ones you get in the help section at the auto parts stores suck. They keep breaking on me. i would go with oem or billet.

09-16-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality That's good to know. What about the ones you pick up from Classic Parts or other 67-72 parts dealers? Good quality? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-16-2010, 08:05 PM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality I have rebops (exterior door handles) on mine from The Truck & Car Shop. They still work fine but the casting on the thumb button is not too good cuz because whatever is behind the button (part of the button casting) is starting to map to the exterior of the button so I can see a circle on the flat portion (where you press with your thumb). __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-16-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality I bought mine from Classic parts about 7 years ago and they still look and work great, I just bought another set for my 72 and they look to be the same quality. I did buy some from NAPA auto parts once and I agree they fall apart quick, the knobs fall off the window crank and the door handle striped out fast. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality GM still offers theirs but at $30 each they are awful high for the same thing that the repops are selling- yes the GM versions are oem but they are just as cheaply made. I have GM units but honestly the repops I just put on the 68 are no different from the GM pieces that I put on my 71. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-16-2010, 10:36 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality Thanks for the info guys. I need to pick up new window cranks and I'm not sure if i should get GM or pick up the repops. Wouldn't even mind a nice OEM set, just didn't want to spend the money and not be happy with the quality. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-16-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality I bought repops and have had no issues. Yet __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-16-2010, 10:53 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-16-2010, 11:48 PM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality I just picked up a set of inner and outer repops today and they appear to have the same heft. So far, so good. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-17-2010, 12:20 AM	#11
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality Nate, it's a crap shoot. I bought one set of repops, they lasted 2 months the window crank gear spline side stripped on one the other the knob broke off. (LMC or Classic Parts) Bought another set from GMC Pauls I think? They have lasted two years but believe they were repops too. No issues...Knock on wood! __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

09-17-2010, 12:53 AM	#12
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality I got some they seem fine now repop deluxe side markers sucks __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-17-2010, 08:44 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Door/Window Handle Quality Thanks for the info guys. leddzepp, that's kind of what I was thinking, so I'll throw up a WTB post as my driver's side window crank has spun its last time. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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