Interior handle above window on P/S. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eightbanger · 10-20-2009, 01:40 PM

You know how on newer vehicles there is a handle just above the p/s door for the passenger to hold on to while getting in or out? well my wife and her dad keep telling me to fit one for them in my Truck. I want to know were these ever fitted in our Trucks, or is it just a matter of pulling one from a latter model something or other?

**too much stuff** · 10-20-2009, 01:46 PM

The factory never put them in. You would have to fit something from a later model. You could always get a big chrome one off a semi and mount it on the outside... (kidding)

rwolf9653 · 10-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Thats called the "oh $^*!" handle.

nicolas72gmc · 10-20-2009, 02:04 PM

I've wondered the same thing myself. I think it is a great idea. Something chrome or cnc alum. would look good

PowerPro · 10-20-2009, 02:06 PM

Probably the easiest method would be to grab a strap style door handle off an 80's Chevy truck. My Dad had an 81 with a strap door handle that looked really good. I'm not incredibly familiar with those years, but I hope that helps. It was a Silverado if that makes any difference. The handle had chrome on each end and a black strap in the middle. U should be able to just drill 2 holes and screw it in.

eightbanger · 10-20-2009, 02:14 PM

.....My father in law is 76 so for him I can understand the need, but my wife seems to end up rolling around in the cab like a loose egg in a shoe box even with the belt on she still flops around...I keep saying can't you hold on to something?? she says you keep turning sharply! I remind her....your not sitting on the couch in doors you know! it's a bloody moving vehicle I have to turn it sometimes.

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2009, 11:01 PM

can she just follow you in her car and take dad with her?

Richard8971 · 10-20-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

can she just follow you in her car and take dad with her?

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**Boog** · 10-20-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eightbanger

.....My father in law is 76 so for him I can understand the need, but my wife seems to end up rolling around in the cab like a loose egg in a shoe box even with the belt on she still flops around...I keep saying can't you hold on to something?? she says you keep turning sharply! I remind her....your not sitting on the couch in doors you know! it's a bloody moving vehicle I have to turn it sometimes.

EB that's funny right there. hahaha

71tahoe · 10-21-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by eightbanger

.....My father in law is 76 so for him I can understand the need, but my wife seems to end up rolling around in the cab like a loose egg in a shoe box even with the belt on she still flops around...I keep saying can't you hold on to something?? she says you keep turning sharply! I remind her....your not sitting on the couch in doors you know! it's a bloody moving vehicle I have to turn it sometimes.

Armor-all the seat (vinyl) and only make right turns...

(unless you have changed yours over to RHD, then make lefts!!)

10-20-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Interior handle above window on P/S. You know how on newer vehicles there is a handle just above the p/s door for the passenger to hold on to while getting in or out? well my wife and her dad keep telling me to fit one for them in my Truck. I want to know were these ever fitted in our Trucks, or is it just a matter of pulling one from a latter model something or other? __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

10-20-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Interior handle above window on P/S. The factory never put them in. You would have to fit something from a later model. You could always get a big chrome one off a semi and mount it on the outside... (kidding) __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Interior handle above window on P/S. Thats called the "oh $^*!" handle. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

10-20-2009, 02:04 PM	#4
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Interior handle above window on P/S. I've wondered the same thing myself. I think it is a great idea. Something chrome or cnc alum. would look good __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-20-2009, 02:06 PM	#5
PowerPro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 68	Re: Interior handle above window on P/S. Probably the easiest method would be to grab a strap style door handle off an 80's Chevy truck. My Dad had an 81 with a strap door handle that looked really good. I'm not incredibly familiar with those years, but I hope that helps. It was a Silverado if that makes any difference. The handle had chrome on each end and a black strap in the middle. U should be able to just drill 2 holes and screw it in. __________________ 1970 C20 LWB Fleetside with a 472 Caddy engine! TH400 Restoration in progress 07 Yamaha 650 V-Star Custom 83 Honda V-45 Magna Last edited by PowerPro; 10-20-2009 at 02:07 PM.

10-20-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Interior handle above window on P/S. .....My father in law is 76 so for him I can understand the need, but my wife seems to end up rolling around in the cab like a loose egg in a shoe box even with the belt on she still flops around...I keep saying can't you hold on to something?? she says you keep turning sharply! I remind her....your not sitting on the couch in doors you know! it's a bloody moving vehicle I have to turn it sometimes. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

10-20-2009, 11:01 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Interior handle above window on P/S. can she just follow you in her car and take dad with her?



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