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crazy-101 · 06-07-2011, 04:21 PM

Well, yesterday went to Farm & Fleet to pick up a pool for my 6 month old black lab and the drivers door on my '95 K1500 would not open, considering I didn't have the air on and it was 90+ out I was pretty hot and did not want to deal with this mishap.

Tore it apart to day to find I broke the handle. Anyone else have this problem? and is there any other way to fix it besides buy a new unit, little strapped for cash right now?

dishow · 06-07-2011, 04:27 PM

pretty common for the 95+ handles. a replacement is the only way i know. i had to replace mine years ago on my 97 and my brother in law replaced his last year on his 99 burb.

crazy-101 · 06-07-2011, 04:35 PM

At least I'm not the only one

. Guess I will be ordering the parts tonight, doing both sides so I don't have to deal with it again for a good while.

ChevLoRay · 06-07-2011, 09:11 PM

I've seen them in the Help! parts sections of auto stores. Yep, just that cast part. On the other hand, I bought a new ass'y from my GMC store. Not hard to install, but there is a rivet that you have to drill out, if yours has never been changed.

bighaas79 · 06-07-2011, 10:28 PM

pretty basic 10-15 min job or so.

unreconstructed1 · 06-07-2011, 10:43 PM

I've broke both sides off of my 97, and I got to replace the pass. side this weekend on my 96. those parts are junk. fortunately my local parts store carries the whole assembly for 20 bucks.

crazy-101 · 06-07-2011, 11:24 PM

Just ordered both sides. 31 bucks a piece shipped to my door. Closest auto store is 25 miles away and gas isn't cheap so i thought 5 bucks shipping and a few days wait was a good deal. Never took a door panel off a Chevy truck before but actually was very easy

. Not worried about the rivet(s) my dad has all the tools in his truck that I can use.

Do you use another rivet or just get a small bolt that will fit the hole and not hit the window?

They are junk parts, everything else works but the most used one. Do not understand that part

.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-08-2011, 01:50 PM

I have had to do a few on my '95 as well thank god they are cheap. I would get rivets cause that's what they are designed for. Auto parts store should carry some that will work that's where I got mine at.

unreconstructed1 · 06-08-2011, 01:50 PM

Well the last two I replaced, I used screws, but this time I'm going to use another rivet, since I personally have a hard time getting my hands behind the thing to screw the nut in place
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-08-2011, 01:57 PM

Yea screws or bolts will work they are just more of a PITA to make work haha. That's why I used the easier rivets

crazy-101 · 06-08-2011, 02:03 PM

Alright, thanks guys guess i will be be raiding the shop for the rite size rivet. Now get to wait for parts to get here.

ChevLoRay · 06-08-2011, 02:13 PM

FWIW...I had forgotten my good riveter and rivets one day, so the bride said I should just stop at O'Reilly's and see if they had one. They did...Chinese-made and only $10. Okay. Got to the sons' house and we did the job we needed to do and only needed to do 2 rivets....2. Did the first one. Loaded it with the 2nd one and squeezed the handle. The riveter broke. Took it apart to get the broken/bent rivet out. Put it back together. Same thing again. Put it all back in the package and back to the parts store for a refund.

Went to the house and got my good riveter...American made and the rivets, too. Job was finished and life is good.

I know some of you guys like to shop at that store that sells all the Chinese tools, and I've been there, too. But, I hate it when tools break. Never had one to break when it didn't have consequences....

crazy-101 · 06-08-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I know some of you guys like to shop at that store that sells all the Chinese tools, and I've been there, too. But, I hate it when tools break. Never had one to break when it didn't have consequences....

I know how that goes, I work in the construction field (not now since I have no work) and everyone I worked with that knew what they were doing always bought good quality American tools. Junk tools only break when you need them the most. Always buy quality saves time and money in the end.

Have a good riveter but not to sure about the rivets should get the job done.

unreconstructed1 · 06-08-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy-101

I know how that goes, I work in the construction field (not now since I have no work) and everyone I worked with that knew what they were doing always bought good quality American tools. Junk tools only break when you need them the most. Always buy quality saves time and money in the end.

Have a good riveter but not to sure about the rivets should get the job done.

well, mostly everything in my toolbox says Craftsman on it, but be careful even when it's a brand you know (I've always been fond of Craftsman tools) since I bought a set of Craftsman Vise Grips ( or Craftsman locking pliers for those who really like to get technical) and didn't notice till I got them home that they say "Made in China" right there on the side.

crazy-101 · 06-09-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by unreconstructed1

well, mostly everything in my toolbox says Craftsman on it, but be careful even when it's a brand you know (I've always been fond of Craftsman tools) since I bought a set of Craftsman Vise Grips ( or Craftsman locking pliers for those who really like to get technical) and didn't notice till I got them home that they say "Made in China" right there on the side.

Yea all we have for wrenches and such are Craftsman all made in America, they are 10 or 15 years old i think, I have noticed more and more things are made in China but the big name brands are not to bad, that i have used. Wish more things were made here in the United States.

TURFKING · 06-09-2011, 07:28 PM

My dad worked for Massey-Ferguson years ago and he told me a story of how Sears wanted them to build their mowers at a cheap price/quality. Massey wouldn't do it and I have leary of them ever since.

06-07-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
crazy-101 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lanark IL Posts: 66	Broken door handle Well, yesterday went to Farm & Fleet to pick up a pool for my 6 month old black lab and the drivers door on my '95 K1500 would not open, considering I didn't have the air on and it was 90+ out I was pretty hot and did not want to deal with this mishap. Tore it apart to day to find I broke the handle. Anyone else have this problem? and is there any other way to fix it besides buy a new unit, little strapped for cash right now? Attached Images __________________ '68 Chevy C-10 50th '69 Chevy K-20 Long Stepper '95 Chevy K1500

06-07-2011, 04:27 PM	#2
dishow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pa. Posts: 1,185	Re: Broken door handle pretty common for the 95+ handles. a replacement is the only way i know. i had to replace mine years ago on my 97 and my brother in law replaced his last year on his 99 burb. __________________ 67 chevy c 10 2x4 350/700r4 short/fleet 90 Chevy 1500 4x4 350/5 spd short/fleet 90 Chevy 454 ss 93 chevy camaro z28 auto t-tops 2013 Chevy Silverado LT CCSB 4x4

06-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#3
crazy-101 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lanark IL Posts: 66	Re: Broken door handle At least I'm not the only one . Guess I will be ordering the parts tonight, doing both sides so I don't have to deal with it again for a good while. __________________ '68 Chevy C-10 50th '69 Chevy K-20 Long Stepper '95 Chevy K1500

06-07-2011, 09:11 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Broken door handle I've seen them in the Help! parts sections of auto stores. Yep, just that cast part. On the other hand, I bought a new ass'y from my GMC store. Not hard to install, but there is a rivet that you have to drill out, if yours has never been changed. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-07-2011, 10:28 PM	#5
bighaas79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manly iowa Posts: 390	Re: Broken door handle pretty basic 10-15 min job or so.

06-07-2011, 10:43 PM	#6
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: Broken door handle I've broke both sides off of my 97, and I got to replace the pass. side this weekend on my 96. those parts are junk. fortunately my local parts store carries the whole assembly for 20 bucks. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E

06-07-2011, 11:24 PM	#7
crazy-101 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lanark IL Posts: 66	Re: Broken door handle Just ordered both sides. 31 bucks a piece shipped to my door. Closest auto store is 25 miles away and gas isn't cheap so i thought 5 bucks shipping and a few days wait was a good deal. Never took a door panel off a Chevy truck before but actually was very easy . Not worried about the rivet(s) my dad has all the tools in his truck that I can use. Do you use another rivet or just get a small bolt that will fit the hole and not hit the window? They are junk parts, everything else works but the most used one. Do not understand that part . __________________ '68 Chevy C-10 50th '69 Chevy K-20 Long Stepper '95 Chevy K1500

06-08-2011, 01:50 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Broken door handle I have had to do a few on my '95 as well thank god they are cheap. I would get rivets cause that's what they are designed for. Auto parts store should carry some that will work that's where I got mine at. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

06-08-2011, 01:50 PM	#9
unreconstructed1 nec absolutum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 223	Re: Broken door handle Well the last two I replaced, I used screws, but this time I'm going to use another rivet, since I personally have a hard time getting my hands behind the thing to screw the nut in place Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."~ Thomas Jefferson 1967 GMC C1500 LWB 250/3 on the tree- 1969 Chevy C/10 SWB 350/TH350 1996 Chevy Silverado LWB 350/4L60E 1997 Chevy K2500 350/4L80E

06-08-2011, 01:57 PM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Broken door handle Yea screws or bolts will work they are just more of a PITA to make work haha. That's why I used the easier rivets __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

06-08-2011, 02:03 PM	#11
crazy-101 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lanark IL Posts: 66	Re: Broken door handle Alright, thanks guys guess i will be be raiding the shop for the rite size rivet. Now get to wait for parts to get here. __________________ '68 Chevy C-10 50th '69 Chevy K-20 Long Stepper '95 Chevy K1500

06-08-2011, 02:13 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Broken door handle FWIW...I had forgotten my good riveter and rivets one day, so the bride said I should just stop at O'Reilly's and see if they had one. They did...Chinese-made and only $10. Okay. Got to the sons' house and we did the job we needed to do and only needed to do 2 rivets....2. Did the first one. Loaded it with the 2nd one and squeezed the handle. The riveter broke. Took it apart to get the broken/bent rivet out. Put it back together. Same thing again. Put it all back in the package and back to the parts store for a refund. Went to the house and got my good riveter...American made and the rivets, too. Job was finished and life is good. I know some of you guys like to shop at that store that sells all the Chinese tools, and I've been there, too. But, I hate it when tools break. Never had one to break when it didn't have consequences.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-09-2011, 07:28 PM	#16
TURFKING Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: williamsburg,virginia Posts: 55	Re: Broken door handle My dad worked for Massey-Ferguson years ago and he told me a story of how Sears wanted them to build their mowers at a cheap price/quality. Massey wouldn't do it and I have leary of them ever since.



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