Door Handles....? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elektrik · 05-17-2010, 08:40 PM

Hi All. my Driver's side exterior door handle bit the dust as I went to go to the store on Saturday and I'm having trouble wrapping my brain around paying $33 - 40 per side for pot metal.

Does anyone have anyone have any resources for buying a reasonably priced door handle, short of going to the junkyard??

Thanks!

As a P.S. When you're on these parts sites and they say "RH door handle, are they referring to the driver's side? I always get confused?!!!!!" lol)

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-17-2010, 08:42 PM

You could get a used handle a lot cheaper if you paid the 25 bucks to subscribe its the best 25 you will ever pay and hell yes the door handle prices new are crazy...

Hubscrub · 05-17-2010, 08:46 PM

the RH, LH are when you are sitting in the truck, not standing infront of it

elektrik · 05-17-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

You could get a used handle a lot cheaper if you paid the 25 bucks to subscribe its the best 25 you will ever pay and hell yes the door handle prices new are crazy...

Please to explain hehe...How would spending $25 for a membership get me cheaper parts?

capev86 · 05-17-2010, 08:51 PM

the truck shop in cali sells a pair for 37 bucks. if you spend 250 bucks you get free shipping, otherwise it will still cost you up to $50 with shipping. i bought a pair for my 72 burb and thinking for the price i should just get another pair and keep the extra drivers side one for a rainy day (gets the most wear and tear anyway). all the chrome except the bumpers on my truck are flaky/pitted badly.

elektrik · 05-18-2010, 09:47 PM

Suckage....

**leddzepp** · 05-18-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by elektrik

Please to explain hehe...How would spending $25 for a membership get me cheaper parts?

$25 membership will get you better parts. If you want cheap, buy any of the aftermarket ones. Most are junk. You can post a WTB (want to buy) thread in the parts section and more than likely someone will sell you a decent set of used OEM handles.

petey-pablo · 05-19-2010, 03:36 AM

I may have some good used ones that came off my 72. I have replaced them for some new repo ones & don't even know why ok wait the PO had bought new ones for it. Let me check when I get home. What side will you be needing? You could also give Bill at Vintage chevy trucks here in fremont a call 510-651-5874,I know he will have some good ones too and it aint that far 20min from pleasanton.
Ok never mind just read your post you need the driver side,I'll check.

mdwilf · 05-19-2010, 09:18 AM

Classic has them for $50 for the pair - bought some for the truck I'm restoring now & they look very good & are really heavy - don't know if that means anything, they could just be full of Chinese lead..................

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...ctinfo/18-113/

dan42 · 05-19-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by elektrik

Please to explain hehe...How would spending $25 for a membership get me cheaper parts?

You don't have to pay anything to buy something off the parts board - no worries.

**Boomerswany** · 05-19-2010, 10:53 AM

This is one of those parts it seems - repops haven't figured out the pot metal tabs... sorta depends on your need... good originals and or used, or shiny repops that may be weak at the button-spring retainer. Most repop shops will stand behind there products if there are any troubles. Our local shop sells individuals (left or right) for 29.50 (FS-515), or a pair for 49.50 (TR-202) 1 800 841-6622. Gotta get a lefty myself... hahah tired of fishing for the release.. Good luck!

**68jewel** · 05-19-2010, 11:12 AM

Just shave the handles and be done with it. LOL!!

elektrik · 06-01-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 68jewel

Just shave the handles and be done with it. LOL!!

Shave the handles? Sounds naughty

Seriously though, what's shaving the handles mean??

TheSeeker · 06-01-2010, 11:40 AM

It means to patch and fill and smooth the door handle area and then install your choice of door opener. Looks nice when done one some trucks, but far to much work for my lazy self.

elektrik · 06-01-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSeeker

It means to patch and fill and smooth the door handle area and then install your choice of door opener. Looks nice when done one some trucks, but far to much work for my lazy self.

Oh! sounds interesting...sounds extremely involved-how would the inner linkage connect (or would you have to completely redo that as well)?

mbgmike · 06-01-2010, 06:33 PM

We sell them for $44.00 shipping is cheap. like $5.00 or less
http://estore.websitepros.com/126980...-72/Detail.bok

TheSeeker · 06-01-2010, 10:19 PM

I do believe you redo the innards of the door as well, my cousin was doing this to a sqare body a while back and put poppers in, If you want I can ask him whats involved.

RustyDan · 06-01-2010, 10:34 PM

Hey...How about the "Inside" pot metal ones I've bought from "convienence" parts stores. They're pretty much short term junk. They round out on the inner splines (window cranks) or just break off like mine did for the doors.
sez to wife...
(here honey use the crank off my side....there you go)

05-17-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	Door Handles....? Hi All. my Driver's side exterior door handle bit the dust as I went to go to the store on Saturday and I'm having trouble wrapping my brain around paying $33 - 40 per side for pot metal. Does anyone have anyone have any resources for buying a reasonably priced door handle, short of going to the junkyard?? Thanks! As a P.S. When you're on these parts sites and they say "RH door handle, are they referring to the driver's side? I always get confused?!!!!!" lol)

05-17-2010, 08:42 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Door Handles....? You could get a used handle a lot cheaper if you paid the 25 bucks to subscribe its the best 25 you will ever pay and hell yes the door handle prices new are crazy... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-17-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Door Handles....? the RH, LH are when you are sitting in the truck, not standing infront of it __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 05-17-2010 at 08:47 PM.

05-17-2010, 08:51 PM	#5
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Door Handles....? the truck shop in cali sells a pair for 37 bucks. if you spend 250 bucks you get free shipping, otherwise it will still cost you up to $50 with shipping. i bought a pair for my 72 burb and thinking for the price i should just get another pair and keep the extra drivers side one for a rainy day (gets the most wear and tear anyway). all the chrome except the bumpers on my truck are flaky/pitted badly.

05-18-2010, 09:47 PM	#6
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	Re: Door Handles....? Suckage....

05-19-2010, 03:36 AM	#8
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Door Handles....? I may have some good used ones that came off my 72. I have replaced them for some new repo ones & don't even know why ok wait the PO had bought new ones for it. Let me check when I get home. What side will you be needing? You could also give Bill at Vintage chevy trucks here in fremont a call 510-651-5874,I know he will have some good ones too and it aint that far 20min from pleasanton. Ok never mind just read your post you need the driver side,I'll check. __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 05-19-2010 at 03:48 AM.

05-19-2010, 09:18 AM	#9
mdwilf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 83	Re: Door Handles....? Classic has them for $50 for the pair - bought some for the truck I'm restoring now & they look very good & are really heavy - don't know if that means anything, they could just be full of Chinese lead.................. http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...ctinfo/18-113/ __________________ What I do in my spare time: http://rosebudsgarage.shutterfly.com

05-19-2010, 10:53 AM	#11
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: Door Handles....? This is one of those parts it seems - repops haven't figured out the pot metal tabs... sorta depends on your need... good originals and or used, or shiny repops that may be weak at the button-spring retainer. Most repop shops will stand behind there products if there are any troubles. Our local shop sells individuals (left or right) for 29.50 (FS-515), or a pair for 49.50 (TR-202) 1 800 841-6622. Gotta get a lefty myself... hahah tired of fishing for the release.. Good luck! __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

05-19-2010, 11:12 AM	#12
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: Door Handles....? Just shave the handles and be done with it. LOL!! __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

06-01-2010, 11:40 AM	#14
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: Door Handles....? It means to patch and fill and smooth the door handle area and then install your choice of door opener. Looks nice when done one some trucks, but far to much work for my lazy self.

06-01-2010, 06:33 PM	#16
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Door Handles....? We sell them for $44.00 shipping is cheap. like $5.00 or less http://estore.websitepros.com/126980...-72/Detail.bok

06-01-2010, 10:19 PM	#17
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: Door Handles....? I do believe you redo the innards of the door as well, my cousin was doing this to a sqare body a while back and put poppers in, If you want I can ask him whats involved.

06-01-2010, 10:34 PM	#18
RustyDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 55	Re: Door Handles....? Hey...How about the "Inside" pot metal ones I've bought from "convienence" parts stores. They're pretty much short term junk. They round out on the inner splines (window cranks) or just break off like mine did for the doors. sez to wife... (here honey use the crank off my side....there you go) __________________ "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." "SEMPER FI" Never retired-Always a Marine '72 C10 Longhorn-very daily '86 C10 Van (mothballed) previous; '65 C10 shorty & bunches of M/C's Last edited by RustyDan; 06-01-2010 at 10:36 PM.



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