goodmark replacement door handles... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**John Fabris** · 05-23-2006, 01:10 AM

Just got a set of goodmark outer door handles, and they do not work.....

The holes on the handles are 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch off.

Anyone else try these and had success? Granted I only paid $40 for the pair.

Makes me more willing to pay $125 each for the NOS ones.......

mbgmike · 05-23-2006, 06:53 AM

Yeah the door handles are not for 67'or 68. They are 69-72. Also the right side seems to be better made than the left if you look inside at the casting.the right seems thicker.

**Tim Christian** · 05-23-2006, 08:16 AM

Hey John, mbgmike is correct. I had the same problem with my 67 So I tried the GM NOS ones they were worst than the aftermarket ones So I keep going through diffrent ones untill I found two that I liked. The only bad thing is everybody don't have a shelf full of them.

Bob Moore · 05-23-2006, 10:48 AM

John - What do you mean they don't work? Are the pins too short? I have heard this before.

Thanks for the info - Bob

**John Fabris** · 05-23-2006, 12:06 PM

Hi Bob,

The two holes for the bolts (that hold it onto the door) are drilled such that when you line up one hole, the other hole is 1/2 to 1/3 covered up, so you are unable to get the bolt to thread into the handle. I may play around with opening up the holes on the door just a little bit.

shifty · 05-23-2006, 02:09 PM

Go to Brother's - they are having a sale on all of theirs (this is what the brochure said the other day).

www.brotherstrucks.com

**uncle** · 05-23-2006, 06:08 PM

I think the 67 handles were a little different even from the factory. I'm sure one of the more knowledgeable guys will kick in shortly.

Longhorn Man · 05-23-2006, 06:19 PM

I have heard that many of the repro handles break within a year or two also.

John @ BROTHERS · 05-23-2006, 08:09 PM

We have had more troubles with the "original" GM handles then we have had with the repros. Plus the chrome is much nicer on our repos then any of the GM. The problems we have had with GM is the guide plate on the back. The tabs that hold it in break off. The other thing is price. GM's cost is way up there. You can get a set of the repro for the price of 1 GM handle. Just my 2 cents with what I've seen over that few years.

mbgmike · 05-23-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I have heard that many of the repro handles break within a year or two also.

Yes we have heard that from some customers also. Then some have lasted to. If its less than a year we generally give them there money back.(just don't spread it around)

mbgmike · 05-23-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BROTHERSTRUCKS

We have had more troubles with the "original" GM handles then we have had with the repros. Plus the chrome is much nicer on our repos then any of the GM. The problems we have had with GM is the guide plate on the back. The tabs that hold it in break off. The other thing is price. GM's cost is way up there. You can get a set of the repro for the price of 1 GM handle. Just my 2 cents with what I've seen over that few years.

I agree and they get worse in the 80's Look the 90's they fixed the outside the the inside kept breaking off

I replaced 5 of them 245.000 miles.

**Palf70Step** · 05-23-2006, 10:02 PM

I got my set from GMC Paul's and haven't had a problem in 2 years. Chrome is still great and they work super smooth. Everything matched up fine also. Not sur who they were made by, but they were not that expensive.

64fleetside · 05-23-2006, 10:28 PM

my bro had the Goodmark handles corrode in about 18 months. They still work fine, but look worse than the 37 y/o ones he had originally. brian

Joe67 · 05-24-2006, 08:57 AM

How many companies actually make the repro door handles? One or two?

05-23-2006, 01:10 AM	#1
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	goodmark replacement door handles... Just got a set of goodmark outer door handles, and they do not work..... The holes on the handles are 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch off. Anyone else try these and had success? Granted I only paid $40 for the pair. Makes me more willing to pay $125 each for the NOS ones....... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

05-23-2006, 06:53 AM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... Yeah the door handles are not for 67'or 68. They are 69-72. Also the right side seems to be better made than the left if you look inside at the casting.the right seems thicker.

05-23-2006, 08:16 AM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... Hey John, mbgmike is correct. I had the same problem with my 67 So I tried the GM NOS ones they were worst than the aftermarket ones So I keep going through diffrent ones untill I found two that I liked. The only bad thing is everybody don't have a shelf full of them.

05-23-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... John - What do you mean they don't work? Are the pins too short? I have heard this before. Thanks for the info - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-23-2006, 12:06 PM	#5
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... Hi Bob, The two holes for the bolts (that hold it onto the door) are drilled such that when you line up one hole, the other hole is 1/2 to 1/3 covered up, so you are unable to get the bolt to thread into the handle. I may play around with opening up the holes on the door just a little bit. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

05-23-2006, 02:09 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... Go to Brother's - they are having a sale on all of theirs (this is what the brochure said the other day). www.brotherstrucks.com __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-23-2006, 06:08 PM	#7
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... I think the 67 handles were a little different even from the factory. I'm sure one of the more knowledgeable guys will kick in shortly.

05-23-2006, 06:19 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... I have heard that many of the repro handles break within a year or two also.

05-23-2006, 08:09 PM	#9
John @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 310	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... We have had more troubles with the "original" GM handles then we have had with the repros. Plus the chrome is much nicer on our repos then any of the GM. The problems we have had with GM is the guide plate on the back. The tabs that hold it in break off. The other thing is price. GM's cost is way up there. You can get a set of the repro for the price of 1 GM handle. Just my 2 cents with what I've seen over that few years. __________________ 1967 Chevy Short/Fleet 1969 Chevy Short/Step 2004.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6spd

05-23-2006, 10:02 PM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... I got my set from GMC Paul's and haven't had a problem in 2 years. Chrome is still great and they work super smooth. Everything matched up fine also. Not sur who they were made by, but they were not that expensive. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-23-2006, 10:28 PM	#13
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... my bro had the Goodmark handles corrode in about 18 months. They still work fine, but look worse than the 37 y/o ones he had originally. brian

05-24-2006, 08:57 AM	#14
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: goodmark replacement door handles... How many companies actually make the repro door handles? One or two? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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