[DeTomaso] Door handle buckets (was Door handles)

Rob Dumoulin rob at dumoulins.net
Wed Mar 31 21:04:41 EDT 2010


On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 8:07 PM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:

>
> In a message dated 3/31/10 17 03 4, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:
>
>
> > I have cracked bucket on the passenger side door handle.  I recall a
> > while
> > back somebody asked about aftermarket replacements, and the thread was
> > that
> > most of the aftermarket units are not curved to follow the curve of the
> > door
> > panel.  I need to fis the lock on the passenger's side anyway, so does
> > anyone know of a proper fitting replacement bucker short of an NOS/used
> > stock one?
> >
>
> The aluminum ones from Hall/Byars are flat, and don't fit as a result.   I
> believe the plastic ones from PI Motorsports are properly shaped.   They
> are
> both rather expensive.
>
> The buckets (and the metal handles) break because people try to open the
> doors by pulling on the metal handle.   That is an *unlatching* tab only.
> Once the door pops open a bit, you open it fully by curling your fingers
> around the trailing edge sheetmetal and pulling it open.
>
> I've seen a Pantera where a dingaling passenger busted a door handle to
> bits *and* bent the sheetmetal on the door skin (!) because the door was
> locked--so she just pulled harder!!!
>
> But you married her anyways?


> Mike
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