[FC] Limp van door outside handle

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I love htis answer. I shall keep this for my project...

Chuck S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben's Bus" <bensbus at verizon.net>
To: "Andrew Sego" <andrew_sego at yahoo.com>; <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] Limp van door outside handle


> 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
>>
>> This seems like a common thing.  What's the usual fix?
>>
>> -Andrew
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