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Offline CA Big Red

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New Door Handles
« on: December 26, 2016, 11:47:24 am »
So, I purchased new door skins, the new trim includes the strap handle, which mine didn't originally come with. So, I'm a bit perplexed on how it is designed to work. I want to make sure I understand that only one of the screws is designed to attach to the door directly and the one in the back? Just hangs out? I put a nut on it, but this seems odd. What am I missing?
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2016, 01:02:24 pm »
You need the bracket
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2016, 01:09:50 pm »
See attached pic
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2016, 03:31:00 pm »
Great....  thanks Vile!  Now I'm on the hunt for two brackets.
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2016, 06:29:21 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on December 26, 2016, 01:02:24 pm
You need the bracket

So, my rig didn't come with those fancy brackets. I don't see them offered on websites we can't mention. This is a pick and pull project?
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2016, 09:14:37 am »
if it was me i would try and make my own. the only issue i could see is the handle rod getting in the way.
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2016, 10:58:47 am »
You need to look a little harder. They are available for about $15 bucks
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2017, 11:00:55 am »
I never paid that much attention to these on the many times I've had my door panel off, but aren't they just typical J-nuts?  If so, they are available at most places that sell specialty hardware.  They would be only a couple of dollars for a package of three or four.
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2017, 05:00:41 pm »
He needs the bracket
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2017, 10:31:09 am »
I still can't find these brackets. I'm talking to a guy today who has a bunch of doors in his yard. So we will see. Called some companies we cannot mention...nothing. Not an easy part to find and I need two.
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2017, 11:01:32 am »


He has something that looks like they will fit. I'm hopeful that these will work.
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2017, 11:19:54 am »
The OEM P/N's for the brackets were 458095 (left) and 458096 (right) if this helps your search.
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New Door Handles
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2017, 01:33:43 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on December 26, 2016, 01:09:50 pm
See attached pic

Good post. And speaking of,,,what is the correct way to get that small clip of the bottom part of the rod that the push button on the dr handle raises?

Do the 3 phillip screws have to come off so the latch is undone. I got the clips off and the dr handles, but wondering how to get back on without a struggle.

Part # 25

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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2017, 11:03:27 pm »
And the door panels are installed. It looks great. It may take a while to get used to those extra door handles, but I like having all new door trim. The door panels match the new dash really well.
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Re: New Door Handles
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2017, 08:41:31 am »
Looks really nice!
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