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Feb 21, 2006 | 11:53 PM

Z51JEFF

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Which door handles?

I need to replace the outside door handles in an 81 and would like to know which is better,OEM or aftermarket.

Feb 22, 2006 | 12:34 AM

Jclgodale3

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New OEM

Feb 22, 2006 | 03:06 AM

onaqwst

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Feb 22, 2006 | 12:33 PM

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Sorry man, but that does not appeal to me in any way...color, interior, wheels...just not what I would do.

Feb 22, 2006 | 01:16 PM

G dad

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

I need to replace the outside door handles in an 81 and would like to know which is better,OEM or aftermarket.

Just finished mine last fall & I went with OEM they are just better.my .02

Feb 22, 2006 | 06:50 PM

onaqwst

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no problem..... just wanted to give other options

Feb 22, 2006 | 07:54 PM

CF6873

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I tried the aftermarket ones on my 73. A vendor at Carlisle said they work really good and they haven't had any trouble with them. So I installed them and when I push the handle down it drags on the housing and will not readily return to the up position. So I replaced them with the GM ones. Now no problem.

Feb 22, 2006 | 08:52 PM

vette4820

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tips on replacing handles

I just bought a new handle for my driver door. How difficult is it to install? Any tips?

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Feb 22, 2006 | 09:07 PM

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Are you ordering thru a dealer or other vendors and what is a average price?

Feb 22, 2006 | 09:59 PM

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I just bought a set from Trim Parts and I hope there not junk.I was told they us the G.M. tooling,this comment was not from Trim Parts.

Feb 22, 2006 | 11:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vette4820

I just bought a new handle for my driver door. How difficult is it to install? Any tips?

Lots of Bandaids and disinfectant. Seriously, you may find it easiest to remove the latching mechanism and shield first to gain better access to the nuts holding the handle in place. You might even accidently clean and lube the mechanism while it's out, probably hasn't been done in 35 or 30 years.

OEM or aftermarket? I think you will find even the new OEM units are aftermarket (imported) unless you find some old but new stock. I put aftermarkets on mine, no problems. It is always garage kept though, doesn't see winter and very little rain.