Door handle button fix - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68SWB4x4** · 08-29-2018, 01:18 PM

Free door handle fix

hope this helps someone! Its working well still a few weeks later of course new door handles are cheap as well.

bill3rail · 08-29-2018, 02:34 PM

Great video however I would use stainless safety wire to reduce the stretch when that plate pops out again.

Safety wire with safety wire pliers would make that fix permanent!

Bill

mdeal · 08-29-2018, 02:57 PM

Very cool idea. I had a few handles I need to do this to!

**68SWB4x4** · 08-29-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Great video however I would use stainless safety wire to reduce the stretch when that plate pops out again.

Safety wire with safety wire pliers would make that fix permanent!

Bill

good call I will probably pull it out and safety wire it. I used what I had on hand as I needed to drive it the next day.

Orange67 · 08-29-2018, 07:01 PM

Great idea, Kalle. With my truck being 67, that issue has had me a little worried. Nobody makes replacements for 67, so this is good thinking man.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-30-2018, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange67

Great idea, Kalle. With my truck being 67, that issue has had me a little worried. Nobody makes replacements for 67, so this is good thinking man.

Yes especially for the 67s since they aren't remade.

Hope you don't have to try it soon and your doors keep opening.

89AKurt · 03-07-2019, 10:13 PM

I used the universal part known as bailing wire.

**68SWB4x4** · 03-08-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

I used the universal part known as bailing wire.

Like a professional!

mr.precision · 03-08-2019, 03:42 PM

I used JB weld. After 2 years, they still work fine.

Andy4639 · 03-08-2019, 04:59 PM

I like the aluminum square tube cut to fit and rivets in it.

Check this out.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8015251

89AKurt · 03-08-2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 68SWB4x4

Like a professional!

LOL Thanks. I'm a woodworker and model builder, like making things.

MONTE · 03-08-2019, 11:15 PM

JB weld X2
worked for me.

custom10nut · 03-09-2019, 12:41 AM

I did this with my originals, but I used the wire and JB Weld method. They worked foul up til the day I switched them out for new ones. I still hold on to them, just in case.

08-29-2018, 02:34 PM	#2
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Door handle button fix Great video however I would use stainless safety wire to reduce the stretch when that plate pops out again. Safety wire with safety wire pliers would make that fix permanent! Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

08-29-2018, 02:57 PM	#3
mdeal Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 67	Re: Door handle button fix Very cool idea. I had a few handles I need to do this to! __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 2WD Driver 350/TH400 2003 Silverado 2WD NBS EC-Daily Driver "Life is not easy for a boy named Sue."-Johnny Cash

08-29-2018, 07:01 PM	#5
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Door handle button fix Great idea, Kalle. With my truck being 67, that issue has had me a little worried. Nobody makes replacements for 67, so this is good thinking man. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

03-07-2019, 10:13 PM	#7
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: Door handle button fix I used the universal part known as bailing wire. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-08-2019, 03:42 PM	#9
mr.precision Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 161	Re: Door handle button fix I used JB weld. After 2 years, they still work fine. Last edited by mr.precision; 03-08-2019 at 03:44 PM. Reason: spelling

03-08-2019, 04:59 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Door handle button fix I like the aluminum square tube cut to fit and rivets in it. Check this out. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8015251 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-08-2019, 11:15 PM	#12
MONTE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Donna, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Door handle button fix JB weld X2 worked for me.

03-09-2019, 12:41 AM	#13
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,893	Re: Door handle button fix I did this with my originals, but I used the wire and JB Weld method. They worked foul up til the day I switched them out for new ones. I still hold on to them, just in case.



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