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suprachrgd82 · 12-02-2009, 01:56 PM

Door handle swaps are pretty easy. You will need to drill, cut, and weld on the doorskin to mount any other set. After fitment, it is simply a matter of routing a few 1/8" rods inside the door to fit the new handle. It is not uncommon to trim the doorskin of the donor car and weld it into yours.

A cool mod I have seen was to shave the handles completely, and route the push button mechanism to the key cylinder. The door will always be locked when closed. There is no need for a battery saver to keep solenoids from locking you out. Put the key in and turn it, and the door pops open.

12-02-2009, 01:56 PM	#2
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: 67-72 door handles question Door handle swaps are pretty easy. You will need to drill, cut, and weld on the doorskin to mount any other set. After fitment, it is simply a matter of routing a few 1/8" rods inside the door to fit the new handle. It is not uncommon to trim the doorskin of the donor car and weld it into yours. A cool mod I have seen was to shave the handles completely, and route the push button mechanism to the key cylinder. The door will always be locked when closed. There is no need for a battery saver to keep solenoids from locking you out. Put the key in and turn it, and the door pops open. Last edited by suprachrgd82; 12-02-2009 at 01:57 PM.