Interior/Exterior Checker and Union Jack Door Handles - Anyone?
#26
yeah, does anyone know how hard (or easy) the install would be? Would you have to remove the door panel like in here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=85096&page=3
to be able to swap out the handles? (I have no idea)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=85096&page=3
to be able to swap out the handles? (I have no idea)
#27
yeah, does anyone know how hard (or easy) the install would be? Would you have to remove the door panel like in here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=85096&page=3
to be able to swap out the handles? (I have no idea)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=85096&page=3
to be able to swap out the handles? (I have no idea)
But I suspect I'll remove the door panel like Yo's Dad did. Then I'll have to remove some hardware inside the hard-to-reach internals of the door cavity and somewhat obscured by the window track - which may require removing the window track - which from past experience would be a real bear, and risk breaking the window... and I have no idea what's involved in switching the lock cylinder... this will be quite an adventure, I'm sure...
I've done it before on other cars, but it's been a long, long time...
#30
I'm happy you're going to blaze this trail - I'm still waiting on mine, and I'll be out of town for the next two weekends - so my fitting will be a few weeks away.
#31
Yeah, I'm "dying" to hear how the install went, too. My decision to buy them hinges on your input.
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Oh Hell, who am I trying to kid ?! Even if you say installing them was harder than performing a root canal on your own molar, I'm going to buy them and find a way to get them installed.
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Oh Hell, who am I trying to kid ?! Even if you say installing them was harder than performing a root canal on your own molar, I'm going to buy them and find a way to get them installed.
#32
Yeah, I'm "dying" to hear how the install went, too. My decision to buy them hinges on your input.
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Oh Hell, who am I trying to kid ?! Even if you say installing them was harder than performing a root canal on your own molar, I'm going to buy them and find a way to get them installed.
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Oh Hell, who am I trying to kid ?! Even if you say installing them was harder than performing a root canal on your own molar, I'm going to buy them and find a way to get them installed.
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1. remove the door panels.
2. get a mini ratchet, the kind that uses bits. insert allen bit in, i'd recommend wrapping the bit with some tape to wedge it into the ratchet.
3. pull down on the cable to unhook it from the latch mechanism
4. 3 bolts hold the handle in place, 2 towards the front, 1 towards the rear. get to ratcheting. wear some gloves, lots of sharp edges in there.
next, i dont know what these handles include. not sure if its a complete handle or if they're caps in which you may have to disassemble the handle...
be patient, there isnt much room to work with in there. starts out with half turns for a couple of the screws then down to 1/4 turns. that equates to one quarter of a thread youre gaining. each screw is about 1.25 inches long.
reverse for installation. have fun
2. get a mini ratchet, the kind that uses bits. insert allen bit in, i'd recommend wrapping the bit with some tape to wedge it into the ratchet.
3. pull down on the cable to unhook it from the latch mechanism
4. 3 bolts hold the handle in place, 2 towards the front, 1 towards the rear. get to ratcheting. wear some gloves, lots of sharp edges in there.
next, i dont know what these handles include. not sure if its a complete handle or if they're caps in which you may have to disassemble the handle...
be patient, there isnt much room to work with in there. starts out with half turns for a couple of the screws then down to 1/4 turns. that equates to one quarter of a thread youre gaining. each screw is about 1.25 inches long.
reverse for installation. have fun
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Lookin' good, Vic !!
I'm loving those door handles, even sitting there on the table. Not sure what that is in the jar with them, but as gross as it appears, it can't detract from the beauty of those handles.
Yep, if you get the checkered bug, L K OUT !! Let's see now... so far... I have 17 items on my MC that are checkered. Soon to be 18.
By the way, whatare you waiting for... you need the checkered rearview mirror cover !
I'm loving those door handles, even sitting there on the table. Not sure what that is in the jar with them, but as gross as it appears, it can't detract from the beauty of those handles.
Yep, if you get the checkered bug, L K OUT !! Let's see now... so far... I have 17 items on my MC that are checkered. Soon to be 18.
By the way, whatare you waiting for... you need the checkered rearview mirror cover !
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sheesh... givin up so quick?
here's the link to the tool: Craftsman 3 pc. Bit Wrench Set, Ratchet Screwdriver
be persistent, commit to the mod be determined and be a problem solver. fixing/modding cars is not an easy thing to do. It all comes from HotRodding... where there's a will there's a way. or, you can just pay someone to do it :shrug:
YOU CAN DO IT!
here's the link to the tool: Craftsman 3 pc. Bit Wrench Set, Ratchet Screwdriver
be persistent, commit to the mod be determined and be a problem solver. fixing/modding cars is not an easy thing to do. It all comes from HotRodding... where there's a will there's a way. or, you can just pay someone to do it :shrug:
YOU CAN DO IT!