On 12/15/04 9:41 AM, "JordanVw@AOL.COM" <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote:

> 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
>
>
Is that the inside or outside handle?  I put a short later handle on the
outside of my 82 by accident.  Works fine.  Just need a little ooomph to
open the door.
jimt