Trucks with door handles (exterior) - Sound off

[hotrod1]

If you are using door handles, what are u using? Stock? Any non stock handles out there, and if so, do you like them and post pics please?

[Speedbumpauto]

The only piece of chrome on the side of my truck is the stock door handle. I believe it adds, not detracts, in my minimal chrome theme. It is all really subjective. I like the idea of reversing the pin and lock mechanisms like the shaved handle guys do but I wanted the handles more. Haven't seen an aftermarket handle I thought fit on a task force body.

[bombclub]

This is what I did to my stock door handles I just wanted to add a little pop! to the doors,

[OrrieG]

Stock handles, stock trim.

[MARTINSR]

Personally, I believe the door handles belong on about 99% of hot rods and customs out there. Now understand, I REALLY like customizing, chops sections frenched lights, I love it all. But the handle thing, unless it's a full on 50 Merc kinda custom, I don't get it.



Something like a 68 Camaro with shaved handles is WAY off the mark in my opinion.



I don't get it, I just don't get it.

This is just opinions of another human, that's all.

Brian

[47 Fasttoys]

I use Genie garage door handles from Home Depot on my '46. Bolted right on with very little modification.' I don't think they will work on the '47 or newer but for the earlier stuff unless you know what the original ones look like you wouldn't know the difference. Sorry don't have a close up picture. I think they where like 8 bucks each. I've been running them for 12 years now with no issues.

Rob

[lowrodderchev]

Originally Posted by bombclub

This is what I did to my stock door handles I just wanted to add a little pop! to the doors,

nice

[PDW HOTRODS]

I like keeping the handles. I shaved them once and it was a pain to get in. By the way thats a 69 Camaro.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by PDW HOTRODS

I like keeping the handles. I shaved them once and it was a pain to get in. By the way thats a 69 Camaro.

Man am I glad my kids didn't see that. LOL I KNOW those cars and KNEW that was a '69. I typed it first then went looking for a photo of one and that photo was perfect so I posted it not realizing I was pulling such a fopa.

Brian

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

?...unless you know what the original ones look like you wouldn't know the difference....[/URL]

I DO and they look like this:



Unfortunately, this is the most clear photo I have of my former '46's door handles. I never would have thought of something like Genie garage door handles. Only shows how ingenious some guys are. Incidentally, I'm pretty sure steer horns were NOT optional equipment on those trucks.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by bombclub

This is what I did to my stock door handles I just wanted to add a little pop! to the doors,
[/IMG]

I have those too, but haven't installed them yet. Still debating using them but I do admit I'm intrigued by the engraving on yours. Who did that for you? How does it work? Do you do that before re-chroming them or after? If after, does the engraving go all the way through the plating?

[bombclub]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I have those too, but haven't installed them yet. Still debating using them but I do admit I'm intrigued by the engraving on yours. Who did that for you? How does it work? Do you do that before re-chroming them or after? If after, does the engraving go all the way through the plating?

Here you go, Carlos Salas Engraving: 626 840-5871 in the city of Azusa off the 210 Frwy, he will 1st remove the chrome and then engrave the parts and then have them triple plated chrome again, never meeting the guy before I had a good business transaction with him.
here's another pic:

[Daze57]

first time seeing handles like that engraved - v cool

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by bombclub

Here you go, Carlos Salas Engraving: 626 840-5871 in the city of Azusa off the 210 Frwy, he will 1st remove the chrome and then engrave the parts and then have them triple plated chrome again, never meeting the guy before I had a good business transaction with him.
here's another pic:

Hmmmm, $$$$.$$!

[_Ogre]

shaved trim and handles

[Coach529]

Stock handles, altman latches

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by Coach529

Stock handles, altman latches

Coach...do all the locks and handles work?

[1project2many]

I've got stock handles with the scratch shields. I've also got locking buttons in both sides.

Unfortunately, this is the most clear photo I have of my former '46's door handles. I never would have thought of something like Genie garage door handles. Only shows how ingenious some guys are. Incidentally, I'm pretty sure steer horns were NOT optional equipment on those trucks.

It made me smile. I can just imagine those as a reply to some tough guy DMV inspector saying "You gotta put a horn on that thing or it won't go on the road."

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

The only piece of chrome on the side of my truck is the stock door handle. I believe it adds, not detracts, in my minimal chrome theme. It is all really subjective. I like the idea of reversing the pin and lock mechanisms like the shaved handle guys do but I wanted the handles more. Haven't seen an aftermarket handle I thought fit on a task force body.

Hey Speedbump: What type of latch system are you using?

[MARTINSR]

Here is my nephews truck, he has a little different slant on the door handle idea, just leave them off without filling the hole or anything.

Now before you call his truck a "rat rod" (he hates that) it really is a "traditional" rod, there is a difference. But he keeps winning those awards, 5 in the last 6 shows.

Brian

[Speedbumpauto]

I paid the bucks for the Altman set-up and changed it slightly to incorporate power locks. I also got Brothers exterior handles with key locks for both doors.

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Now before you call his truck a "rat rod" (he hates that) it really is a "traditional" rod, there is a difference. But he keeps winning those awards, 5 in the last 6 shows.

Brian

Amen Brian! Awesome truck!

"Rat Rod", most over used term in the car hobby!

[CharlieSheen]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Amen Brian! Awesome truck!

"Rat Rod", most over used term in the car hobby!

It only takes a few seconds to tell that it is well thought out and a well designed look.We all know that something that looks like it fell into place by accident takes more work to get it that way.

[CharlieSheen]

Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

I paid the bucks for the Altman set-up and changed it slightly to incorporate power locks. I also got Brothers exterior handles with key locks for both doors.

OK,now we are talkin here! I think this is the direction HotRod is talking about.Do you have power windows or manual cranks,Speedbump?

[Speedbumpauto]

I used the Brothers one piece power window kit. Both systems fit together without modification although the locks and the stock rear track for the window were very close, like the instructions mention.