[FC] Limp van door outside handle

[Ben's Bus]

Hi Andrew-

I had that problem when I first bought my Greenbrier. My solution was to 
hold the handle straight and drill down through it, the metal shaft from 
the door, and through the bottom of the handle. I then put a SS machine 
crew down through and finished it off with a nylock nut. Held up for years.

I have since replaced the whole works (my side door would release to the 
"safety catch" position on the lower catch) because mine was too warn. I 
used a 1980's Chevy Van side door mechanism- those which have a centered 
latch and a post that sticks out from the second side door. Fit in 
beautifully with a bit of creativity- I was even able to hook up the 
original locking mechanism. I used a front door handle on the side door 
and now I can lock the side door with a KEY from the outside! (And mine 
is not a '61!!)

No more popping door- always tight- always secure. I love it!

Ben

On 8/5/2011 10:07 AM, Andrew Sego wrote:
> My van's side doors have a case of the rattles. This weekend I'm going to attempt to adjust the latches and catches to lessen this.  While I'm there I'd like to figure out why the outside handle is limp.
>   
> http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq190/whiskey_tango/61%20Rampside/corvair148.jpg
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> This seems like a common thing.  What's the usual fix?
>   
> -Andrew
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