The door handle on the outside of the driver door stays down it will not click back all the way up.. I tried the quick fix 6.95 $. I didnt work the little metal clip just gave me more work to get it out.. What is the real fix for this problem ? Also when I pull on the driver side astro vent crome knob to open and close the vent the interior light go on is there a short?
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Re: C-3 1970 coupe door handle
You have classic worn out handle syndrome. Change it and be done with it, but do not use the cheap import handles. Their short life span is not worth the cost saving. -
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Thank you Mike Ward I will buy the originals if I can find themComment
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Re: C-3 1970 coupe door handle
Jack, if your handles are presentable, you can take the spring from a donor handle and use it in yours. This is a very simple job once the handle is off of the door. The shaft that the finger piece rotates on can be pushed out, the new spring installed and the shaft re-seated.
Very easy DIY job.
GaryComment
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Re: C-3 1970 coupe door handle
I was reshafted a time or two when I was in the military. Oops different type of shaft!Comment
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Re: C-3 1970 coupe door handle
Mike I bought new door handles from GM for my 68 back in 85 and installed. First problem was the handle flap would come up to far. Fixed that by restricting the up movement with fitting the piece of round metal protector that came from a eraser end of a retractable lead writing instrument. The handles have never been used daily and the chrome finish is showing to much wear for the limited use. The handles on my 70 are original and are in better appearance condition and work just like they did when new. Hope what is available today is a better product than what I got grom GM for my 68. The chroming on my original 70's handles was an outstanding application to hold up to wear they have encountered. A good used part might be the better purchase if you can find them.Comment
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Re: C-3 1970 coupe door handle
tHANKS GUYS I will try to find a handle in PA in Aug.Comment
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