inside door handles
08-27-2014, 02:21 PM
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inside door handles
Has anyone ever swapped late model C3 door handles into an early C3. Getting kind of tired of the handle poking at my thigh. Not sure if the doors are the same, but judging by some of the photos in this forum, it's a lot cleaner look. My door panels are shot anyway, so was checking my options. Either looking at some custom panels or making model swaps. Looks like they mount further forward which is a plus. What year did they change the inside door handles?
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08-27-2014, 03:23 PM
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The door mechanism is different on the 78-82's, but the basic door is the same for all 69-82 coupes. So the swap could be done, but it does require quite a few pieces.
The inner door is slightly different, but can be modified. Beyond that, you'd need the 78-82 door latch, inner door handles, all of the lock rods (except the one from the outside handle to the door latch), lock *****, door panels, arm rests and arm rests brackets. The window regulator and glass, are the same.
The inner door is slightly different, but can be modified. Beyond that, you'd need the 78-82 door latch, inner door handles, all of the lock rods (except the one from the outside handle to the door latch), lock *****, door panels, arm rests and arm rests brackets. The window regulator and glass, are the same.
08-27-2014, 03:48 PM
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The door mechanism is different on the 78-82's, but the basic door is the same for all 69-82 coupes. So the swap could be done, but it does require quite a few pieces.
The inner door is slightly different, but can be modified. Beyond that, you'd need the 78-82 door latch, inner door handles, all of the lock rods (except the one from the outside handle to the door latch), lock *****, door panels, arm rests and arm rests brackets. The window regulator and glass, are the same.
The inner door is slightly different, but can be modified. Beyond that, you'd need the 78-82 door latch, inner door handles, all of the lock rods (except the one from the outside handle to the door latch), lock *****, door panels, arm rests and arm rests brackets. The window regulator and glass, are the same.
08-27-2014, 09:41 PM
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I likely have alot of the items you need. I did the opposite, used an 80 door with 76 hardware. I actually "modified" the latch mechanism rather then replace it. It did not take much. I could explain if needed.
Let me know if you are interested in the parts. I can inventory everything and give pics if you want.
Let me know if you are interested in the parts. I can inventory everything and give pics if you want.
08-27-2014, 10:15 PM
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I likely have alot of the items you need. I did the opposite, used an 80 door with 76 hardware. I actually "modified" the latch mechanism rather then replace it. It did not take much. I could explain if needed.
Let me know if you are interested in the parts. I can inventory everything and give pics if you want.
Let me know if you are interested in the parts. I can inventory everything and give pics if you want.
A little rough around the edges, but it is a fun driver. Sorry about the Ford in the background.
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08-27-2014, 11:40 PM
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harsh cali weather you mean beach weather winter. lets hope we get some rain but not to much my wipers don't work to good.
the panels should fit perfectly but your gonna need a donor car to get all the hardware to do swap or completely take door with you or just put panels on and a push button in side for door poppers.
08-28-2014, 01:39 AM
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I was just curious as to how much difference there is in how the 78 handles mount compared to the 68. I know 68's have a lot of 1 and done parts on them. Not sure if the 78 panels mount the same at the top as the 68. Don't want to pay 500.00 for a pair of panels if there is a lot of modifying to do to make them work.
08-28-2014, 01:43 AM
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harsh cali weather you mean beach weather winter. lets hope we get some rain but not to much my wipers don't work to good.
the panels should fit perfectly but your gonna need a donor car to get all the hardware to do swap or completely take door with you or just put panels on and a push button in side for door poppers.