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The1960APE · 08-16-2016, 01:30 PM

I really like the idea of a nice Billet handle, I would like to have a set on my build, its nice to see an American company doing something like this.
I do agree also with the comment that it is a bit disheartening to see a set of costly American made handles with no provision to be able to lock/unlock the door....that opens a whole new can of worms!
An additional point that stands out in my head, and I will be devils advocate...
1) I whole heartedly understand the cost of billet aluminum, I understand the cost to program, set up and get this right for production runs, especially in limited quantities, so I see the cost involved...BUT, the piece to me looks to have a pretty "rough" finish, I have polished a box car full of Billet and cast aluminum car parts in my time and I would be willing to bet a little additional "Finish time" on those pieces and they would really look GREAT!
Even the black finished set look pretty "rough" as far as material finish!
With the above being said, if they were smooth finish, either satin or polished with a key lock setup, I'd be all in for a set! I like what they are doing, just seems to need a tiny bit of tweaking!

GSIMFAB · 08-16-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ImpalaJim

makes a lot of since to have a truck worthy of 600 in door handles and not able to lock lol

300 for the set

ImpalaJim · 08-16-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by padresag

new cars don't use keys and more. you just have to push that little button. perhaps the fellows that can afford those handles can spring for a little more and have electronic locks. don't imagine that it would be to difficult to install
ron

well if your going that far ya might as well just shave it !

racecougar · 08-16-2016, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1960APE

I really like the idea of a nice Billet handle, I would like to have a set on my build, its nice to see an American company doing something like this.
I do agree also with the comment that it is a bit disheartening to see a set of costly American made handles with no provision to be able to lock/unlock the door....that opens a whole new can of worms!
An additional point that stands out in my head, and I will be devils advocate...
1) I whole heartedly understand the cost of billet aluminum, I understand the cost to program, set up and get this right for production runs, especially in limited quantities, so I see the cost involved...BUT, the piece to me looks to have a pretty "rough" finish, I have polished a box car full of Billet and cast aluminum car parts in my time and I would be willing to bet a little additional "Finish time" on those pieces and they would really look GREAT!
Even the black finished set look pretty "rough" as far as material finish!
With the above being said, if they were smooth finish, either satin or polished with a key lock setup, I'd be all in for a set! I like what they are doing, just seems to need a tiny bit of tweaking!

Very well said. Agreed on all points.

GSIMFAB · 08-18-2016, 02:08 AM

Great Ideas Guys

The main reasoning behind not adding the door locks was the increased cost and complexity to the part. As for the finish the pictures don't do the handles much justice. They very smooth and we wanted to leave the machining lines to show that they are Billet Machined Parts not just some Die Cast and Chrome Plated Chinese parts. With some red Scotch Brite and a little elbow grease they can have a brushed look.

Maybe down the road we can come up with some kind of simple locking mechanism for them. Most of the guys who have been buying them don't seem to worried about having a lock though, so we will see. It is also possible to play with some different finishing processes that might give them have a different look.

GSIMFAB · 08-20-2016, 12:46 AM

Here is a polished door handle next to a black anodized handle. Did a quick polish job and they look pretty good.

TJ's Chevy · 08-20-2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

Here is a polished door handle next to a black anodized handle. Did a quick polish job and they look pretty good.

They look Darn good!

How much extra for polished?

GSIMFAB · 08-20-2016, 12:57 AM

$325.00 for the polished set.

ImpalaJim · 08-20-2016, 08:57 AM

I will say they look pretty sweet polished! But not for me.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-20-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

300 for the set

Don't know if it was there before but I thought they were $300 each. If I go to remote door locks I might consider it.

GSIMFAB · 08-20-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Don't know if it was there before but I thought they were $300 each. If I go to remote door locks I might consider it.

They have always been $300.00 for the set.

GSIMFAB · 08-21-2016, 12:56 PM

This is a cool video showing our 67-72 door handles being machined.

67-72 C10 Billet Door Handles - YouTube

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-21-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB

They have always been $300.00 for the set.

yeah it really helps if you read the whole description.

GSIMFAB · 08-21-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

yeah it really helps if you read the whole description.

HAHA we are a society of just look at the picture some times.

GSIMFAB · 08-24-2016, 01:41 AM

Polished Door Handles are up on the site now.

$335.00 for the SET

WWW.GSIMFAB.COM

TJ's Chevy · 08-24-2016, 10:53 AM

Looks good!

coyn · 08-29-2016, 12:35 PM

I really like the look of the black anodized handles. It would go really good with the look i'm trying to achieve with my build. I may be in the market for a set since I haven't come across a decent black set of handles but that will be further down the road since I am just starting my build.

08-16-2016, 01:30 PM	#26
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles I really like the idea of a nice Billet handle, I would like to have a set on my build, its nice to see an American company doing something like this. I do agree also with the comment that it is a bit disheartening to see a set of costly American made handles with no provision to be able to lock/unlock the door....that opens a whole new can of worms! An additional point that stands out in my head, and I will be devils advocate... 1) I whole heartedly understand the cost of billet aluminum, I understand the cost to program, set up and get this right for production runs, especially in limited quantities, so I see the cost involved...BUT, the piece to me looks to have a pretty "rough" finish, I have polished a box car full of Billet and cast aluminum car parts in my time and I would be willing to bet a little additional "Finish time" on those pieces and they would really look GREAT! Even the black finished set look pretty "rough" as far as material finish! With the above being said, if they were smooth finish, either satin or polished with a key lock setup, I'd be all in for a set! I like what they are doing, just seems to need a tiny bit of tweaking! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

08-18-2016, 02:08 AM	#30
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles Great Ideas Guys The main reasoning behind not adding the door locks was the increased cost and complexity to the part. As for the finish the pictures don't do the handles much justice. They very smooth and we wanted to leave the machining lines to show that they are Billet Machined Parts not just some Die Cast and Chrome Plated Chinese parts. With some red Scotch Brite and a little elbow grease they can have a brushed look. Maybe down the road we can come up with some kind of simple locking mechanism for them. Most of the guys who have been buying them don't seem to worried about having a lock though, so we will see. It is also possible to play with some different finishing processes that might give them have a different look. Last edited by GSIMFAB; 08-18-2016 at 02:23 AM.

08-20-2016, 12:46 AM	#31
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles Here is a polished door handle next to a black anodized handle. Did a quick polish job and they look pretty good. Attached Images

08-20-2016, 12:57 AM	#33
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles $325.00 for the polished set.

08-20-2016, 08:57 AM	#34
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles I will say they look pretty sweet polished! But not for me.

08-24-2016, 01:41 AM	#40
GSIMFAB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: chandler Arizona Posts: 68	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles Polished Door Handles are up on the site now. $335.00 for the SET WWW.GSIMFAB.COM

08-24-2016, 10:53 AM	#41
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles Looks good! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-29-2016, 12:35 PM	#42
coyn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Leesburg, IN Posts: 23	Re: Billet 60-66 Door Handles I really like the look of the black anodized handles. It would go really good with the look i'm trying to achieve with my build. I may be in the market for a set since I haven't come across a decent black set of handles but that will be further down the road since I am just starting my build.



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