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amstaff · 03-03-2004, 05:39 AM

Recently I tried to open my trucks' driver side door and the button broke and got wedged on the inside of the door. Is this a common thing? I need the tool to get the door handle and window crank off (unless there is an other way) as well as a driver side handle assembly...

**GMCPaul** · 03-03-2004, 08:37 AM

You can pick up the tool at most auto parts stores for about $5, if you have damaged or missing door eschtcheons behind your interior handles you can also pop the spring steel retention clip off the handle with a common small screwdriver. We have pairs of exterior handles on sale here
http://www.gmcpauls.com/SALE_SPECIALS.htm
or you can get them singly on this page
http://www.gmcpauls.com/door_parts2.htm
Your main concern when buying new or used exterior door handles is the metal tangs that hold the door handle button return spring in place, these tangs are often cracked from from use and age on used ones and there are a couple of manufacturers of the new exterior door handles that when they are bending these tangs to hold the plate in place that is cracking the tang which causes them to break very quickly. Our new exterior door handle retainer plate tangs are inspected and mechanism lubed before shipping to be sure that these are not damaged to ensure long life and trouble free use.
GMCPaul

longhorn70gmc · 03-03-2004, 01:02 PM

GMCPaul,
Thanks for the post and info. I have a handle that is missing the push button on the driver side and I was thinking of mabie robbing my extra Passenger side handle for the parts to fix it. Never have heard or done this or if it will work. Now I know how the handles work. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks again,
Billy

amstaff · 03-03-2004, 01:07 PM

GMCPaul,
Thanks for the info... my order is in!
Looking forward to fixing this so I don't have to worry about holding the driver side door closed as I am trying to drive and shift!
Thanks again,
Greg

jose · 03-03-2004, 01:12 PM

I have a driver side door handle that is in good condition 20.00 shipped to your door . Jose

amstaff · 03-03-2004, 01:15 PM

Jose,
Thanks for the offer... I have already purchased one, though.
Greg

03-03-2004, 05:39 AM	#1
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Driver side handle assembly needed Recently I tried to open my trucks' driver side door and the button broke and got wedged on the inside of the door. Is this a common thing? I need the tool to get the door handle and window crank off (unless there is an other way) as well as a driver side handle assembly...

03-03-2004, 08:37 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	You can pick up the tool at most auto parts stores for about $5, if you have damaged or missing door eschtcheons behind your interior handles you can also pop the spring steel retention clip off the handle with a common small screwdriver. We have pairs of exterior handles on sale here http://www.gmcpauls.com/SALE_SPECIALS.htm or you can get them singly on this page http://www.gmcpauls.com/door_parts2.htm Your main concern when buying new or used exterior door handles is the metal tangs that hold the door handle button return spring in place, these tangs are often cracked from from use and age on used ones and there are a couple of manufacturers of the new exterior door handles that when they are bending these tangs to hold the plate in place that is cracking the tang which causes them to break very quickly. Our new exterior door handle retainer plate tangs are inspected and mechanism lubed before shipping to be sure that these are not damaged to ensure long life and trouble free use. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

03-03-2004, 01:02 PM	#3
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	GMCPaul, Thanks for the post and info. I have a handle that is missing the push button on the driver side and I was thinking of mabie robbing my extra Passenger side handle for the parts to fix it. Never have heard or done this or if it will work. Now I know how the handles work. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks again, Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

03-03-2004, 01:12 PM	#5
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	I have a driver side door handle that is in good condition 20.00 shipped to your door . Jose __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

03-03-2004, 01:07 PM	#4
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	GMCPaul, Thanks for the info... my order is in! Looking forward to fixing this so I don't have to worry about holding the driver side door closed as I am trying to drive and shift! Thanks again, Greg

03-03-2004, 01:15 PM	#6
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Jose, Thanks for the offer... I have already purchased one, though. Greg



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