Door handle
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Thomastown Mississippi
Door handle
I had a sagging door handle on the passenger side of my 77. I installed one of those little pieces of shim stock that Ecklers advertises as a door handle spring repair, but it still sags the same. I slipped it over the original spring, which appears to be broken, but it didn't fix the problem. I know I installed it correctly, according to their instructions, but it didn't help. Anyone have this happen?? Do I need to replace the entire door handle assembly to fix the problem, or am I missing something??? Thanks,
Kenny
Kenny
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Sudbury MA
Since it is a high visibility item, I would replace it.
Some things are worth fixing, others just need to be replaced.
If yours is like mine was, the chrome is probably showing some pitting or slight wear at least, and a new handle would make it look that much better.
Just my opinion, but the sagging handle would drive me nuts.
Kurt
Some things are worth fixing, others just need to be replaced.
If yours is like mine was, the chrome is probably showing some pitting or slight wear at least, and a new handle would make it look that much better.
Just my opinion, but the sagging handle would drive me nuts.
Kurt
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 445
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From: Thomastown Mississippi
How would you remove the old one. Would you just tap it out from inside the door?? Would you have to put any kind of sealant on a new one after the install, or just press it down in the door??
Thanks.
Thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: North Bellmore Ny
St. Jude Donor '09
comes out from inside the door. when I purchased new ones for my 77 instruction didnt say anything about sealant but I used clear tub and tile caulk when I installed the new handles
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
Best bet would be to get your hands on an Assemlby Instruction Manual or service manual specific for your corvette. I did this myself, lost some knuckle skin and practiced patience outloud...
Good luck,
Dino
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 445
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From: Thomastown Mississippi
Thanks for the help. Now I know what to look for when I get started. It's just one of those little cosmetic things that everytime you look at it, you say "I've got to fix that".
KC
KC
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I know what you mean. Mine works fine and dosen't droop but the chrome is shot. I ordered a new one (not the china version) but they are on backorder until May 31
(Ecklers). They may have the china version but I've heard nothing but bad things about those and never considered one.