GEN 1 Coupe Door Handles

[xtremerevolution]

I didn't see a thread in the FAQ section, even though this problem seems to deserve its own FAQ. Is anyone planning on writing one up any time soon? My passenger side door doesn't open anymore and I'd like to fix it in case I ever have issues opening the driver side door.

[Spilly]

My passenger side doesn't open either, well, it does from the inside.

[xtremerevolution]

My passenger side doesn't open either, well, it does from the inside.

Likewise. I haven't yet dug into the car since its 20 degrees out, so I'd like a good idea where to start so I spend as little time in the cold as possible.

[Galaxie500XL]

Personally, I prefer leaving the windows down, and entering the car a' la' Dukes of Hazzard.

My chiropractor loves it.

On a more serious note, I'd love to see such a writeup myself. The driver's side handle on my '95 convertible is getting flaky...it already leans outward about a half inch at the top...

I didn't see a thread in the FAQ section, even though this problem seems to deserve its own FAQ. Is anyone planning on writing one up any time soon? My passenger side door doesn't open anymore and I'd like to fix it in case I ever have issues opening the driver side door.

[oscar_wilde]

Are we talking about first generation coupe handles? If someone can take pictures for me, I would be willing to create a write-up.

[xtremerevolution]

Are we talking about first generation coupe handles? If someone can take pictures for me, I would be willing to create a write-up.

Yep, 1st gen coupe writeups. I wish I could take a picture. If I had the time, I'd be fixing my transmission.

[Garrett Powered]

there is no real reason for a write-up though.

you just take the two weird looking 10mm nuts off and remove the clip, turn a couple threads, and put the nuts back on.

oh, there is a phillips screw or two. so you need a phillips screwdriver and a pliers.

thats all I think.

[5speedz34]

there is no real reason for a write-up though.

you just take the two weird looking 10mm nuts off and remove the clip, turn a couple threads, and put the nuts back on.

oh, there is a phillips screw or two. so you need a phillips screwdriver and a pliers.

thats all I think.

Yup. Although there is a Torx that holds the lock cylinder in place.

[oscar_wilde]

Don't forget spinning the adjusting screw to adjust it.
I am sure information on how to remove the body screws would be helpful, I broke many before I learned.
I am going to try and write this before my exam later today.

On my quest for some pictures I could use as reference, I remembered this very site has a pretty good guide on them already.

http://www.w-body.com/service/exterior-doorhandle.html

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[xtremerevolution]

Don't forget spinning the adjusting screw to adjust it.
I am sure information on how to remove the body screws would be helpful, I broke many before I learned.
I am going to try and write this before my exam later today.

On my quest for some pictures I could use as reference, I remembered this very site has a pretty good guide on them already.

http://www.w-body.com/service/exterior-doorhandle.html

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Unlike what is described in the post, my door handle is not broken and does not flop around. It probably just needs adjustment, as I can keep yanking on it for a minute or so and it will eventually open the door if I pull hard enough...that is...if its not freezing cold outside. The problem is, I don't want to pull hard enough to break the door handle.

[Crazy K]

i've written how to do this many times. maybe I will do the write-up later. when pigs fly...

[oscar_wilde]

Take off the bottom panel that is basically directly under the door handle on the inside. You can pop off the linkage, which will be a tapered rod. You rotate the holding nut thingy and pop it back on the handle. Trial and error for best results, hopefully your rod isn't bent. I think my rod was bent a little and made adjusting futile.

[PanamaZ34]

How about this question then ........... how do you get round using replacement (Sherman) handles/panels that don't have threaded bolts? My original passenger side handle/panel was totally wrecked after the previous owner suffered an attempted break-in (and the driver's side was missing entirely). When I removed the passenger side panel, it was held on by a couple of domed nuts that threaded onto the bolts welded onto the panel. The Sherman replacements just have plain rods that locate (approximately) through the holes in the door frame. Am I missing something, or do I have to come up with some sort of botch (plenty or silicon sealant to try to keep them in place and then drill the rods and fit cotter-pins or something similar)?

[Crazy K]

the nuts CUT into the rods to make the threads....

[Galaxie500XL]

I just did this on my '95 convertible...now, the dome lights tend to stay on. What did I screw up? All I did was turn the threaded rod a couple of turns...

Take off the bottom panel that is basically directly under the door handle on the inside. You can pop off the linkage, which will be a tapered rod. You rotate the holding nut thingy and pop it back on the handle. Trial and error for best results, hopefully your rod isn't bent. I think my rod was bent a little and made adjusting futile.