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Old 11-17-2016, 04:24 PM   #1
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67 exterior door handles

I'm sure by the heading some of you know my problem already!!!

I have 67 doors-- Handles I bought sometime back are listed as 67-72.
Now, I'm looking for the correct handles. Everyone lists one handle----

Anyone know of a supplier of 67 handles?? Any help appreciated,,
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Old 11-19-2016, 02:01 AM   #2
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

Used only as far as i know.
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Old 11-19-2016, 11:43 AM   #3
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

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Used only as far as i know.
Yep,, I haven't even been able to scare up used ones yet.
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Old 11-19-2016, 11:56 AM   #4
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

So far, I have been told by several major suppliers that I don't know what I'm talking about when I tell them there is a difference. Only one new parts supplier has acknowledged the difference and has a disclaimer on their website about how the handles fit.

I have two absolutely perfect 67 doors----that are already painted, modifying the door to fit isn't my first priority. Its not rocket science to make them fit, but it will require a piece to be built as well as butchering the mounting holes.

So far I'm still looking for used ones.
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Old 11-19-2016, 12:35 PM   #5
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

What's the difference with the 67's?
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Old 11-19-2016, 01:30 PM   #6
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

Michaelbustamante usually has some 67 only stuff.
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Old 11-19-2016, 02:26 PM   #7
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

Michael is looking for handles also-----


The difference in handles (and doors) is----- in the handle, the screw (bolt) hole is at an angle compared to the contact face of the handle.

In the door--- the mounting holes in the door are horizontal and the re-inforcement inside the door is vertical (because the mounting screws are supposed to go thru the door and into the handle Horizontally.


in 68-72 doors the mounting holes in the door are slightly offset because the screws go thru the door at aprox. a 15 deg. angle.

You can elongate the door holes-----but, the mounting re-inforcement on the inside of the door is still vertical-----which means as you tighten the bolt it wants to rotate the handle downward.

You need an angled pad for the screw to tighten against, As well as elongating the holes.

As I mentioned, its not a major job----but I'm having a problem believing that none of the parts suppliers either know it or are remotely interested in the fact that they wont fit.
I searched far and wide for perfect doors and due to the fact that the doors are already painted I really don't want to screw with them.

Starting today I'm designing these "pads" and will make them from aluminum----if I cant find acceptable 67 handles.
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Old 11-19-2016, 10:00 PM   #8
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

bet if someone came up with some kind of adapter they would be able to sell them
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Old 11-19-2016, 10:10 PM   #9
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

Why don't you bottom out a bolt in a 68 and up handle with thread locker on it. Cut off the bolt, then re-drill and tap at the correct angle, seems pretty simple. You would need a drill press and some sharp bits.
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Old 11-19-2016, 10:42 PM   #10
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bet if someone came up with some kind of adapter they would be able to sell them
True,, I'm amazed so far that this thread hasn't generated replies on how others have dealt with this issue---I know I'm not the first!!

If I do go to a machine shop with prints--I will build extras.
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Old 11-19-2016, 11:16 PM   #11
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

i used some jb weld in the holes of the new handle,threaded a bolt in there,waited a day,cut it off, drilled and tapped new hole. done. they work great, drill press didnt work for me.i just clamped them in the vise and went at it!
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Old 11-20-2016, 10:39 AM   #12
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

Remove handle and over size the hole in the plate, the bolt will then mate to the angle of the outer skin allowing the use of the 68-72 handles. Not much room to do so but it works..



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Old 11-20-2016, 05:50 PM   #13
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

What I remember when I was putting 68' donor doors on my 70' GMC...

"Side note on the doors, these door are 68' donor door I got last year, 70' ones were toast. Had to plug old trim holes, layout and drill new ones before paint, enlarge holes for new door handles.....67' & 68' had reinforcing backing plates for the door handles those years, that’s good, but they also have inset holes....that calls for longer bolts than 69 - 72."
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Old 11-20-2016, 05:58 PM   #14
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Re: 67 exterior door handles

I have a pair of 67 handles but they would need rechromed or painted
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