[DeTomaso] Passenger door handle question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/20/11 12 57 39, cmccann1972 at gmail.com writes:


> but I think once the list discussed them at length.and I seem to remember
> they don't fit perfectly? Is it because they assume a flat sheet metal
> platform and the pantera door is obviously a gentle radius? 
> 
>>>No, that's the aluminum replacements for the plastic tubs, not the pull 
tab itself.   I've heard nothing bad about the replacement pull tabs--and in 
fact there are several competing designs from several different 
vendors--stainless steel, polished aluminum, or black anodized are all available from 
different sources.


> >Stainless, if a
> decent fit, would seem to resolve integrity issues would it not?
> 
>>>It's not just the material, it's also the design.   The 'arm' of the 
original pull tabs is underengineered.   A stainless replacement that mirrors 
the stock design perfectly might not be as robust as an aluminum replacement 
where that arm is beefed up.   I don't have enough experience with either 
type to be able to issue a specific recommendation of one versus the other.

Mike