In a message dated 12/15/04 5:24:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
collum@VERIZON.NET writes:

> The early sliding door handle is notorious for breaking.  The one on my '84
> hasn't broken since I've had it but it would seem that it's only a matter of
> time.  When it breaks ... where does it break

at the base of the handle part, of the main potmetal housing itself.

and winter is the best time of year for breakage :<)

ps.  thats a 80-84 only sliding handle..  and they are NLA new.   so stock up
on spares..
chris