Billet 60-66 Door Handles

[racecougar]

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]

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]

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]

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]

$325.00 for the polished set.