Door Handles Interchange

bcg88 · February 28th, 2008, 02:36 PM

The handles on my 69 Delta Convertible are quite pitted. I cannot find any on line for replacement.

I did find a thread on line that the outside door handles for 1968-72 Oldsmobile Cutlass, F85, and 442s interchange with 1965-70 Olds 88/Ninety Eight (front doors).

I figure this might be a less expensive easier route than re-chroming what I have. Anyone in the know? If so can you recommend a PN?

ijasond · February 28th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Usually the only difference between similar models is the angle at which they mount. The holes almost all line up, & you can swap the rods on the back. But if you put a handle on from a different model it might lean up or down a bit.
I temporarily mounted 66 Caprice handles on my 66 Delta 88 to fit everything when doing the bodywork & everything was fine except they slanted down a little bit. Just check the angle of the door skin where the handles attach.

68/70 Cutlass · February 10th, 2009, 08:21 PM

I used some on my 70 that I got off of a 65 Tempest.

J-(Chicago) · February 10th, 2009, 10:43 PM

There's a 69 delta at the local jyard here. I'll check em out 4 ya next time I go.

February 28th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
bcg88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 59	Door Handles Interchange The handles on my 69 Delta Convertible are quite pitted. I cannot find any on line for replacement. I did find a thread on line that the outside door handles for 1968-72 Oldsmobile Cutlass, F85, and 442s interchange with 1965-70 Olds 88/Ninety Eight (front doors). I figure this might be a less expensive easier route than re-chroming what I have. Anyone in the know? If so can you recommend a PN?

February 10th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
68/70 Cutlass Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 118	I used some on my 70 that I got off of a 65 Tempest. __________________ 1970 Cutlass Supreme 1968 Cutlass S Convertible 1961 Ford Falcon 1974 Ford Camper Van 2001 Ram SLT Quad Cab 1970 CHARGER R/T My Charger Resto Link http://1970chargerregistry.com/70mes...917&highlight=

February 10th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	There's a 69 delta at the local jyard here. I'll check em out 4 ya next time I go. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

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February 28th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
ijasond Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta (or close enough) Posts: 288	Usually the only difference between similar models is the angle at which they mount. The holes almost all line up, & you can swap the rods on the back. But if you put a handle on from a different model it might lean up or down a bit. I temporarily mounted 66 Caprice handles on my 66 Delta 88 to fit everything when doing the bodywork & everything was fine except they slanted down a little bit. Just check the angle of the door skin where the handles attach.