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boomer632

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69 door handles
« 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.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #1 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. 
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2023, 05:57:44 PM »
That's what I recall - a quality repro is/was on the market.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2023, 03:04:04 PM »
I'm curious where the "Thick" area is.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #5 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. 
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2023, 08:57:01 PM »
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2023, 11:04:05 PM »
Roger that Gars.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #8 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..
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #9 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
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2023, 04:56:51 AM »
Re-chromed originals would be my first choice.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2023, 05:55:05 PM »
Ill post some pics of measurements this eve when I do the passenger side.
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Re: 69 door handles
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2023, 05:59:17 PM »
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