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Brad · 05-12-2009, 01:24 PM

I'm guessing he's got a 71 K20 and he's in Southern California.

Not all years are the same. The '67 is slightly different in how it mounts from the backside. Basically the screws are angled whereas in other years they're straight.

Probably what's happened with yours is that the plate holding the spring has come off the back of the handle. Long story short- these are made of pot metal and can be a pita to repair. It's much easier to replace the handle and replacing them with new or used will depend on the condition of your truck and budget.

05-12-2009, 01:24 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Door Handle Push Button I'm guessing he's got a 71 K20 and he's in Southern California. Not all years are the same. The '67 is slightly different in how it mounts from the backside. Basically the screws are angled whereas in other years they're straight. Probably what's happened with yours is that the plate holding the spring has come off the back of the handle. Long story short- these are made of pot metal and can be a pita to repair. It's much easier to replace the handle and replacing them with new or used will depend on the condition of your truck and budget. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...