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Title: 69 door handles
Post by: boomer632 on April 12, 2023, 10:54:43 PM

Does anyone know a source to get the "thick" handle style repro or NOS/OEM Camaro door handle? None of the usual camaro part sites mention the thicker handle. HBC says camaro / firebird on their handles.

 My JM report mentions my door handles as being service replacement Firebird handles that have a thinner grab area.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: KevinW on April 13, 2023, 12:43:27 PM

Good question!  I have some used sets of thick handles which I plan to try rechroming.  But if there is a better place to find them new, that might be better. 

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: camaronut on April 13, 2023, 05:41:43 PM

I bought a new set of spot-on repro thick handles years ago.  I would think they are still available....Try CHQ or Midnight Oil.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: KurtS on April 13, 2023, 05:57:44 PM

That's what I recall - a quality repro is/was on the market.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: David K on April 14, 2023, 03:04:04 PM

I'm curious where the "Thick" area is.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: Petes L48 on April 14, 2023, 05:53:10 PM

Quote from: David K on April 14, 2023, 03:04:04 PM

I'm curious where the "Thick" area is.

Right where you grip with your hand - between the two mounting points.  You can feel the difference. 

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: Gars68Tux on April 14, 2023, 08:57:01 PM

Dr Longblock, post #326  :) https://www.camaros.net/threads/time-for-another-68-z-28-to-be-restored.182584/page-17#post-1604322

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: David K on April 14, 2023, 11:04:05 PM

Roger that Gars.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: boomer632 on April 15, 2023, 05:23:09 PM

UPDATE

Just picked up a set of door handles from my local camaro parts store that came from trimparts part #6735. They are noticeably thicker in the grab area than my current handles. The place I got them had another brand there to compare and again the trimparts handles are thicker. Evening project tonight..

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: Gars68Tux on April 15, 2023, 09:13:48 PM

Pics and a measurement or 2 would be nice... :)

Way back when, I had mine rechromed as a comparable repop didn't exist ....as far as I knew.  ???

https://rpui.com/-Exterior-Body-1967-69-Chevrolet-Camaro-Pontiac-Firebird-Outside-Door-Handle-Assemblies-Pair-6735

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: MO on April 16, 2023, 04:56:51 AM

Re-chromed originals would be my first choice.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: boomer632 on April 18, 2023, 05:55:05 PM

Ill post some pics of measurements this eve when I do the passenger side.

Title: Re: 69 door handles
Post by: cook_dw on April 18, 2023, 05:59:17 PM

Search function works for me..


http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=18398.0 (http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=18398.0)

https://www.camaros.net/threads/time-for-another-68-z-28-to-be-restored.182584/page-17#post-1604322 (https://www.camaros.net/threads/time-for-another-68-z-28-to-be-restored.182584/page-17#post-1604322)