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Old October 29th, 2012, 04:52 PM
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Is this a PIA

OK! pulled up in the Driveway,pull the door handle and SNAP!!!! I'm holding the broken Cromeplated potmetal handle in my hand,Thank goodness it happened at home,i said a few choice words,went inside opened a Beer and had to laugh at my misfortune,If it's made by Man it will Fail by Man,Anyone know if NAPA or Pep Boys carry the Product line called HELP!,if memory serves me they had Interior bits and peices even Door Handles Any help will be greatful thanks in advance Harry.
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Old October 29th, 2012, 04:57 PM
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They have the handles in the help section at your local auto parts store. The worst part will be drilling out the factory rivets and using bolts in their place.
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Old October 29th, 2012, 05:11 PM
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Thanks J, Glad I'm off tomorrow,first i have to help a friend with a sticking Accellerator Pedal,Kill 2 Birds tomorrow.
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Old October 29th, 2012, 06:34 PM
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Or, you can leave your windows down and do "The Dukes of Hazzard" style entry and exit.
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Old October 29th, 2012, 07:16 PM
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I think those HELP products are made by Dorman. Check their website for any listings before you drive to the store.

By any chance are these the handles you're talking about?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/78-79-80-81-...efd59f&vxp=mtr
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Old October 30th, 2012, 06:05 AM
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Will do,thanks Allen.
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Old October 30th, 2012, 12:56 PM
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Sounds more like a pain in the hand...
Good luck with the repair. It is a good time to clean out the door and lube all the mechanics while it is apart.
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