Shaved my door handle |
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Shaved my door handle |
Rand |
Oct 11 2005, 01:35 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
After having my second door handle break, I decided to do something different.
I made a lever out of a piece of tubing. Drilled a hole through one end that fits over a pin that I welded to the door. Flattened the other end and smoothed it out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1129058039.jpg) Welded a hook to the lever that goes inward. A wire loop runs between the hook and the release latch inside... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1129058030.jpg) Lift up on the lever to open, the spring returns it to the bottom stop... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1129058052.jpg) Weld a piece of sheet metal across the surface to shave the door handle, and the crude design is hidden for a clean look. Keeping the recess behind the door makes it convenient to reach a finger behind and lift the latch. It releases easier than ever and won't break. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1129058021.jpg) (Ok, I figure someone will ask, so... No, I don't miss the door locks. I never lock the doors. I keep valuables locked in the trunk and have a hidden ignition cut off switch for theft protection. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) ) |
Air_Cooled_Nut |
Oct 11 2005, 02:47 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
What do you do about securing the car (un/locking doors)? Guess you could use a remote entry system (and pray the battery never dies...).
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