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Door Handles

Posted: October 23, 2014, 8:56 pm
by Hookedtrout
I have a question, more out of curiosity than anything. On my 62 Uni and the two spare doors I have I find that all three drivers side doors have an odd similarity, the door handle push knob. All 3 of them are loose and wobble like a loose tooth about to come out, I have two passenger doors that are tight and push straight in. The driver door handles are loose enough that if you push them in too far they actually catch under the handle and the door won't shut. Is this common? Why just the drivers side, use? Can it be fixed?

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 23, 2014, 9:13 pm
by slixtyfive
I can't say for sure but i'd assume simply because the driver's door was used more and has more wear...?

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 24, 2014, 9:27 am
by Hookedtrout
Anyone else see the same thing? I have 3 drivers side doors that are all loose and 2 passenger doors that are good and solid on the button.

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 24, 2014, 10:01 am
by therealjoeshmoe
take the buttom out of the passengerside and replace it on the driverside handle

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 24, 2014, 10:27 am
by ICEMAN6166
therealjoeshmoe wrote:take the buttom out of the passengerside and replace it on the driverside handle
also there is a replacement kit for the button and spring.

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 24, 2014, 10:47 am
by unibody madness
Some of mine are so worn the inner push pin is wearing through the button

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 24, 2014, 11:38 pm
by ezernut9mm
button holes. lol. that is normal after fifty years.

Re: Door Handles

Posted: October 27, 2014, 12:09 pm
by Hookedtrout
I'll give the swap a shot! Thanks. Guess it's good we are wearing them out, be a shame to just sit there and last forever.