1970 Roadster Passenger Door Pull
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1970 Roadster Passenger Door Pull
Recently the upper screw came out of the passenger side door pull on my 1970 roadster. I have the screw but have not been able to locate the hole to screw it back into place. I am assuming that there is a tapped hole in the door frame that the screw installs into. I cannot see a threaded hole so I am wonder what is the fastening method. Can someone please confirm that the is a tapped screw hole or if not what does the screw fasten to? Also is there any technique for finding the hole. 
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Hi EK,
The fastener originally used on upper part of the door pull to attach it to the door frame is an unusual screw.
It is a hardened screw with a tapered tip with a 'slit' in it to aid in cutting threads in a drilled hole the door frame the first time it's installed.
Often from being pulled so many time over the years the hole becomes enlarged so the screw pulls out.
Using a 1 size larger screw is one solution.
I use a light to look through the opening in the door panel to see the drilled hole in the door frame. This gives me some idea of how to 'direct' the screw using a screwdriver to search for, and locate the hole with the tip of the screw.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
The fastener originally used on upper part of the door pull to attach it to the door frame is an unusual screw.
It is a hardened screw with a tapered tip with a 'slit' in it to aid in cutting threads in a drilled hole the door frame the first time it's installed.
Often from being pulled so many time over the years the hole becomes enlarged so the screw pulls out.
Using a 1 size larger screw is one solution.
I use a light to look through the opening in the door panel to see the drilled hole in the door frame. This gives me some idea of how to 'direct' the screw using a screwdriver to search for, and locate the hole with the tip of the screw.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jul 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM.
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Don't know if your pull is the same as my 75. I find that leaving the bottom screw out and rotating the bottom toward the top of the door provides easier access to the top screw. After installing the top screw, rotate the bottom down. I use a straight dental pick to fish around for the holes.
Take your time. You'll get it.
Take your time. You'll get it.
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I do the same as stump ... I install the top screw first then rotate the handle to install the lower screw. Use an awe to locate the hole, then hold the handle in the same position while you install the top screw.
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