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bbade · 07-04-2010, 01:23 PM

Step 6: We will be using a small piece of metal to reinforce the handle. I used a piece out of an old erector set as it is very strong yet still bendable.
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In the above picture the metal is already bent. We want to bend the metal in such a manner that it will conform to the inner contour of the handle and allow it to be attached to the main portion of the handle with a screw. When choosing and bending your metal remember to allow for the window switch, we want to make sure it will clear the metal when everything is assembled. Perhaps a picture will provide better explanation.
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I used a basic pan head screw, 3/4" in length, but most any screw will do. You will want to drill a hole down into the handle and then thread the fastener gently by hand with a screw driver.

07-04-2010, 01:23 PM	#8
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 163 Rep Power: 18	Passenger Door Handle Repair Step 6: We will be using a small piece of metal to reinforce the handle. I used a piece out of an old erector set as it is very strong yet still bendable. DSCF4079.jpg In the above picture the metal is already bent. We want to bend the metal in such a manner that it will conform to the inner contour of the handle and allow it to be attached to the main portion of the handle with a screw. When choosing and bending your metal remember to allow for the window switch, we want to make sure it will clear the metal when everything is assembled. Perhaps a picture will provide better explanation. DSCF4080.jpg DSCF4081.jpg I used a basic pan head screw, 3/4" in length, but most any screw will do. You will want to drill a hole down into the handle and then thread the fastener gently by hand with a screw driver. __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction. Last edited by bbade; 07-04-2010 at 01:31 PM.