I had my outside door handles Powder Coated - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-26-2008, 09:57 PM

Just picked up the front outer door handles for the powder coating shop today after work. Had them powder coated "HAMMER BLACK" which is a textured finish to help hide fingerprints and smudges I think they look great!!!
Just another step forward in my quest of ridding my ride of any and all chrome/polished stainless steel on the outside of it. I really don't care for Chome all that much.

manimal · 09-27-2008, 09:11 AM

Very nice!
-Lance

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-01-2008, 01:30 AM

That's a good idea. Looks good!

rod86 · 10-01-2008, 06:08 AM

they look great... i mite have to try that..

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-02-2008, 01:46 AM

I'll be installing them this next sunday will get before during and after pics to post as well. These are going on the front doors and I'll take the old front ones and have them done up to go on the rear doors as well as the piece on the tailgate Then next spring the bumpers both front & rear.

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-05-2008, 02:02 AM

Got home from work a bit ago and started changing out my D/S front door handle. It got dark before I was able to complete the job but here are a few pics of what I did.

D/S Front door handle before
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Pulled the door panel off to access the mounting bolts and the linkage so I could disconnect it from the latch inside.
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The verticle rod has to be disconnected from the latch mechanism at the bottom in order to fully remove the handle from the door.
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Here the retainer clip has been removed and the rod removed from the latch mechanism. You can see the retainer clip sitting below the rod here just before it dropped to the bottom of the door.
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In oder to remove the handle from the door you have to depress the thumb button while pulling the handle away from the door. This alows the linkage at the top to rotate enough to clear the opening in the door.

Here's the door handle removed from the door

Here is the roll pin I had to punch out in order to remove the linkage from the handle. Once I did that, it was just a simple matter of installing the button then the linkage parts /roll pin back into the blackened handle.

Picked up some brand new door handle gaskets for the install as well. Left side is the odd numbered one. Right side is the even numbered one.

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-05-2008, 02:02 AM

Here's the door handle mounted up on the door. I've still got to reattach the linkage inside the door and put the door back together. But that will have to wait for after sunrise tomorrow. Then I'll do the passengers side. And try to get some better pics of the handles installed as well.

jrsmith_2010 · 10-05-2008, 09:30 PM

looks badass!

74 C-30 · 10-13-2008, 07:53 PM

looks sweet
mmm powder coated bumpers, handles and other knick-nacks with military green paint..just an idea!

Breeze454 · 11-12-2008, 09:00 PM

Nice! I had mine done in black, still haven't put them on yet. Gotta paint the truck first, last thing left to "MURDER IT OUT" LOL

tvblazer78 · 11-12-2008, 09:56 PM

Sweet!

09-26-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	I had my outside door handles Powder Coated Just picked up the front outer door handles for the powder coating shop today after work. Had them powder coated "HAMMER BLACK" which is a textured finish to help hide fingerprints and smudges I think they look great!!! Just another step forward in my quest of ridding my ride of any and all chrome/polished stainless steel on the outside of it. I really don't care for Chome all that much. Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

09-27-2008, 09:11 AM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated Very nice! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-01-2008, 01:30 AM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated That's a good idea. Looks good!

10-01-2008, 06:08 AM	#4
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated they look great... i mite have to try that.. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

10-02-2008, 01:46 AM	#5
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated I'll be installing them this next sunday will get before during and after pics to post as well. These are going on the front doors and I'll take the old front ones and have them done up to go on the rear doors as well as the piece on the tailgate Then next spring the bumpers both front & rear. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

10-05-2008, 02:02 AM	#6
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated Got home from work a bit ago and started changing out my D/S front door handle. It got dark before I was able to complete the job but here are a few pics of what I did. D/S Front door handle before [IMG]IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/frozenasstro/MIDNIGHT%20SUN%20STREET%20ROD%20ASSOCIATION%20CAR%20SHOW/Suburban%20Mods/MVC-023S.jpg[/IMG][/IMG] Pulled the door panel off to access the mounting bolts and the linkage so I could disconnect it from the latch inside. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] The verticle rod has to be disconnected from the latch mechanism at the bottom in order to fully remove the handle from the door. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Here the retainer clip has been removed and the rod removed from the latch mechanism. You can see the retainer clip sitting below the rod here just before it dropped to the bottom of the door. [IMG][/IMG] In oder to remove the handle from the door you have to depress the thumb button while pulling the handle away from the door. This alows the linkage at the top to rotate enough to clear the opening in the door. Here's the door handle removed from the door Here is the roll pin I had to punch out in order to remove the linkage from the handle. Once I did that, it was just a simple matter of installing the button then the linkage parts /roll pin back into the blackened handle. Picked up some brand new door handle gaskets for the install as well. Left side is the odd numbered one. Right side is the even numbered one. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 10-06-2008 at 04:25 AM.

10-05-2008, 09:30 PM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated looks badass! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-13-2008, 07:53 PM	#9
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated looks sweet mmm powder coated bumpers, handles and other knick-nacks with military green paint..just an idea! __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

11-12-2008, 09:00 PM	#10
Breeze454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 100	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated Nice! I had mine done in black, still haven't put them on yet. Gotta paint the truck first, last thing left to "MURDER IT OUT" LOL

11-12-2008, 09:56 PM	#11
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: I had my outside door handles Powder Coated Sweet! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

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