Reproduction Exterior Door Handle Quality - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-26-2004, 02:58 PM

WHO HAS REPALCED THEIR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES? HOW WAS THE QUILITY? HOW MANY DIFFRENT COMPANIES MAKE THESE? ANY GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCES?

Slammed67 · 01-26-2004, 03:18 PM

I got a pair from Chevy Duty. The chrome seems very nice and they look just like the originals, but they didn't make the mounting screw holes correctly. On the originals, the screws go straight in (horizontally). On the new ones, they go in at an angle (the same angle as the curve on the door where the handles attach). They were kind of a pain to get tight.

PrimeredThunder · 01-26-2004, 03:22 PM

i agree with Slammed67. I bought a repro handle from Wes at Classic heartbeat. Great quality, but the mounting screws were kind of a pain. They Look/Function great though.

71Chev · 01-26-2004, 04:54 PM

I just put new repro ext. handles on my 71 and didn't have any problems with the mounting screws. And we haven't had any problems with ours, must be a different manufacturer.

MMGOODIE · 01-26-2004, 05:18 PM

Just like slammed67 & primered thunder the set i got had the funny angle on the screws and mine too was from Chevyduty.

*dtlilly* · 01-26-2004, 05:43 PM

I had a set from LMC that I bought before I learned about this board. I just installed them on the 72 C-30 and they fit well.

c10crazy · 01-26-2004, 06:00 PM

This place is good to deal with also and has great prices.
www.truckandcarshop.com

suville · 01-26-2004, 06:12 PM

67-68 door handles are different than 69-72. I encountered this on a 67 resto and ended up painting the door handles body color leaving the push button and center chrome, owner loved it .

Tx Firefighter · 01-26-2004, 06:17 PM

I got some from Kenny's trucks and the chrome was better quality than an NOS GM handle set. Well worth the money.

Daves72'GMC · 01-26-2004, 08:53 PM

I got mine from Athey's classic truck parts in Va.Talk to Bill ,he'll take good care of you.Can't beat the quality and service and good prices.

dinnut · 01-26-2004, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by suville
67-68 door handles are different than 69-72. I encountered this on a 67 resto and ended up painting the door handles body color leaving the push button and center chrome, owner loved it .

hadnt heard that 67-68 was different. interesting...
welcome to the board!

01-26-2004, 02:58 PM	#1
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	Reproduction Exterior Door Handle Quality WHO HAS REPALCED THEIR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES? HOW WAS THE QUILITY? HOW MANY DIFFRENT COMPANIES MAKE THESE? ANY GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCES?

01-26-2004, 03:18 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I got a pair from Chevy Duty. The chrome seems very nice and they look just like the originals, but they didn't make the mounting screw holes correctly. On the originals, the screws go straight in (horizontally). On the new ones, they go in at an angle (the same angle as the curve on the door where the handles attach). They were kind of a pain to get tight. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

01-26-2004, 03:22 PM	#3
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	i agree with Slammed67. I bought a repro handle from Wes at Classic heartbeat. Great quality, but the mounting screws were kind of a pain. They Look/Function great though. __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

01-26-2004, 04:54 PM	#4
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I just put new repro ext. handles on my 71 and didn't have any problems with the mounting screws. And we haven't had any problems with ours, must be a different manufacturer. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Last edited by 71Chev; 01-26-2004 at 04:56 PM.

01-26-2004, 05:18 PM	#5
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	Just like slammed67 & primered thunder the set i got had the funny angle on the screws and mine too was from Chevyduty. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

01-26-2004, 05:43 PM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I had a set from LMC that I bought before I learned about this board. I just installed them on the 72 C-30 and they fit well.

01-26-2004, 06:00 PM	#7
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	This place is good to deal with also and has great prices. www.truckandcarshop.com __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

01-26-2004, 06:12 PM	#8
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	67-68 door handles are different than 69-72. I encountered this on a 67 resto and ended up painting the door handles body color leaving the push button and center chrome, owner loved it .

01-26-2004, 06:17 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I got some from Kenny's trucks and the chrome was better quality than an NOS GM handle set. Well worth the money. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-26-2004, 08:53 PM	#10
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	I got mine from Athey's classic truck parts in Va.Talk to Bill ,he'll take good care of you.Can't beat the quality and service and good prices.



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