DR DOOR Handle

[SR'71]

outside driver door handle

71's door handle broke . I got it out and have a new handle. Any install suggestions or dissasters I need to avoid to re - install the handle ????

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

Take the three screws out that hold the latch mechanism and let it drop, makes it much easier to attach the rear door handle nut.

 

[GTR1999]

Take the three screws out that hold the latch mechanism and let it drop, makes it much easier to attach the rear door handle nut.

Goood advice only I would remove the latch, clean it with brake cleaner, lube install the handle and adjsut the throw.
Also if you're using a vendors import handle don't expect a good fit or long life. The GM handles were still avail last I checked but they're over $100 compared to the $25-$40 imports. You do get what you pay for.

 

[SR'71]

After removing the outer handle , I realized the cluster fork you'd be in if the door insisted on staying closed. I sprang for the OEM handle $100 . I checked the latch mech several times , worked fine. Cleaned the latch with brake cleaner and it FAILED . If I'd put this latch into the vette and closed the door -- Good luck in getting the door open. New OEM latch = $440 . Will Not use taiwan/china crappola on the door [or anywhere]

 

[GTR1999]

What happened with the latch? Usually they work much better cleaned and lubed?

 

[SR'71]

The lock assy broke . There is no detailed pix of the assy in the AIM. It is in UPC1 K7 [doors] Item 5 . The spool tab which translates the motion from both the inner and outer handles to the latch release broke, making the handle inop.

THIS IS NOT CORRECT ! I mistook the lock/unlock modes because the latch was so hard to open. After cleaning with brake cleaner I could not get the latch to open . Getting old and not as strong as long ago . Anyway prior to cleaning it opened easily and I didn't check the unlock mode so when it would not open in either position of the lock I Assumed it was broke. When I got the new latch the lights went on

 

[entropy454]

Here is a picture of my door handle I got out last night. Notice that it is missing a lot. Seems to have had a catastrophic failure.

 

[SR'71]

That handle [drivers' side, right?] is a clone of how mine broke. Exact. Two drain holes I'm guessing an origional part

 

[entropy454]

That handle [drivers' side, right?] is a clone of how mine broke. Exact. Two drain holes I'm guessing an origional part

Yep, driver's side original handle. Big time broke, deciding now on replacement.