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Purs · 10-11-2005, 03:53 PM

Can someone describe how to fix my door handle button? I've got a '68 that the exterior button on my door is pushed in and won't come out. It's also flopping around in there. I've take the door panel off and found no pieces laying the the bottom of the door. I've got an assembly manual but can't find a page that has an exploded drawing of the mechanism. What should I be looking for to put back together? I've got access to a '71 parts truck that has a good door handle, is it the same as the '68? thanks!

Putter · 10-11-2005, 04:52 PM

There is a small metal part (like a square plate...but small) that has a hole in it to guide the button in a straight line in and out, and it holds the pressure on the spring so the button pops back out at you. That tab will break off if the inside is rusted a little. Held in place by little bent metal tabs. Usually just easier to replace the handle. I see plenty of owners poking their fingers through the hole to open the door!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-11-2005, 04:55 PM

They are the same. There should be a spring and a plate sitting in the bottom of your door though. Unless you take the time to drill and pin the plate back in place, fixing the old one will be a waste of time. It will brake again shortly therafter. The 71 will work. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Purs · 10-11-2005, 05:28 PM

thanks guys.

matthufham · 10-11-2005, 06:21 PM

unless it just needs oil.

da-burb · 10-11-2005, 10:34 PM

I don't think it would be a waste of time to fix. It is real easy. The trick is to not try and bend it too much. I have probably repaired around 20 of these and not lost a single patient. If you have a replacement handle just change it out and practice on the old one. You have nothing to lose.

Purs · 10-12-2005, 10:06 AM

Thanks everyone. I got the handle off my parts truck, it was in great shape. Got it put on, works great. Tried to fix my old one, broke it in less than 30 seconds

Premium72 · 10-12-2005, 02:28 PM

yeah...i got new ones....real easy fix if its not rusted to pieces. good to see you got another.

10-11-2005, 03:53 PM	#1
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Messed up my door handle :whine: Can someone describe how to fix my door handle button? I've got a '68 that the exterior button on my door is pushed in and won't come out. It's also flopping around in there. I've take the door panel off and found no pieces laying the the bottom of the door. I've got an assembly manual but can't find a page that has an exploded drawing of the mechanism. What should I be looking for to put back together? I've got access to a '71 parts truck that has a good door handle, is it the same as the '68? thanks! __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-11-2005, 04:52 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	There is a small metal part (like a square plate...but small) that has a hole in it to guide the button in a straight line in and out, and it holds the pressure on the spring so the button pops back out at you. That tab will break off if the inside is rusted a little. Held in place by little bent metal tabs. Usually just easier to replace the handle. I see plenty of owners poking their fingers through the hole to open the door!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-11-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	They are the same. There should be a spring and a plate sitting in the bottom of your door though. Unless you take the time to drill and pin the plate back in place, fixing the old one will be a waste of time. It will brake again shortly therafter. The 71 will work. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-11-2005, 05:28 PM	#4
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	thanks guys. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-11-2005, 10:34 PM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I don't think it would be a waste of time to fix. It is real easy. The trick is to not try and bend it too much. I have probably repaired around 20 of these and not lost a single patient. If you have a replacement handle just change it out and practice on the old one. You have nothing to lose. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

10-11-2005, 06:21 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	unless it just needs oil.

10-12-2005, 10:06 AM	#7
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Thanks everyone. I got the handle off my parts truck, it was in great shape. Got it put on, works great. Tried to fix my old one, broke it in less than 30 seconds __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-12-2005, 02:28 PM	#8
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	yeah...i got new ones....real easy fix if its not rusted to pieces. good to see you got another.



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