Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

terd ferguson · 09-13-2009, 05:58 PM

If I was to shave the outside door handles, would it be ok to just remove the handle and weld a patch over the indention without using poppers and solenoids? I was thinking of just reaching through the vent window to open the doors from the inside handle. It would more than likely be only temporary until I got some poppers and solenoids. Would there be any problems that I haven't thought of to run like this until I got the poppers and solenoids? I just want to make sure it won't mess up any of the door opening internal parts to be opening and closing the door with no outside handle attached.

Thanks in advance for the help.

creep · 09-13-2009, 06:49 PM

I don't have shaved doors on my 63 but on my Astro we disabled the locks so there was no way of accidentally locking myself out. We also ran a hidden pull cable attached to the door latch release mechanism for extra insurance.

markeb01 · 09-13-2009, 08:22 PM

I recently painted my truck and had the door handles off the outside for several weeks. I just reached through the window to open the door. I don't see how leaving off the handles would make any difference to the latching mechanism. The only downside - it might make it more difficult to engineer and/or install the poppers when you get to the stage, since you won't have access to the latch through the handle hole. On the other hand, if you take the latch out, it probably won't matter if that access is available or not.

shortbed70 · 09-13-2009, 09:57 PM

I have shaved handles on my 65 and used a powerlock actuators on the inside of the door hooked to the handle and a button on the bottom of the cab corner. Just kick it with your toe and pull the door open. This time around I'm going to use the poppers and mount them in a way to push on the same area the stock handle does and open it that way.

ruffrida2005 · 09-13-2009, 10:50 PM

if yall haven't check out Autolocs new gear actuators you should. They are supposed to be mounted anywhere. They had a sell on them.

Eagar1 · 09-13-2009, 11:37 PM

How tuff would it be to use one of those digital combo locks? Would be cool to enter a code and have the door pop open.

09-13-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... If I was to shave the outside door handles, would it be ok to just remove the handle and weld a patch over the indention without using poppers and solenoids? I was thinking of just reaching through the vent window to open the doors from the inside handle. It would more than likely be only temporary until I got some poppers and solenoids. Would there be any problems that I haven't thought of to run like this until I got the poppers and solenoids? I just want to make sure it won't mess up any of the door opening internal parts to be opening and closing the door with no outside handle attached. Thanks in advance for the help. __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

09-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... I don't have shaved doors on my 63 but on my Astro we disabled the locks so there was no way of accidentally locking myself out. We also ran a hidden pull cable attached to the door latch release mechanism for extra insurance. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... I recently painted my truck and had the door handles off the outside for several weeks. I just reached through the window to open the door. I don't see how leaving off the handles would make any difference to the latching mechanism. The only downside - it might make it more difficult to engineer and/or install the poppers when you get to the stage, since you won't have access to the latch through the handle hole. On the other hand, if you take the latch out, it probably won't matter if that access is available or not.

09-13-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... I have shaved handles on my 65 and used a powerlock actuators on the inside of the door hooked to the handle and a button on the bottom of the cab corner. Just kick it with your toe and pull the door open. This time around I'm going to use the poppers and mount them in a way to push on the same area the stock handle does and open it that way. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-13-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... if yall haven't check out Autolocs new gear actuators you should. They are supposed to be mounted anywhere. They had a sell on them. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-13-2009, 11:37 PM	#6
Eagar1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 169	Re: Those Of You With Shaved Door Handles... How tuff would it be to use one of those digital combo locks? Would be cool to enter a code and have the door pop open.



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