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| | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 24 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 24 | how do ya fix droopy door handles? My door handles don't sit right. Is there an easy fix or do I need new assemblies. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/stevehsd/spotlight-1.jpg
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | That is caused by a faulty spring inside the mechanism. I have seen references to a replacement spring. Personally I am installing NOS mechanisms. I have seen comments that the repopped assemblies are not as good as the originals but I have no experience with them. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 262 | I put new repop door mechanisms in mine and the door handles still droop.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 97 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 97 | Once i seen in a hot rod mag where they bend the rod are what ever the handle is on so that the handle would set right .....Never did it my self have push button type handles ,,,don't know if you could do that on that type even .
just a thought ....
:rolleyes: | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,441 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,441 | new springs should take the droop out of that door handle...
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | viagra?  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 163 | tclederman, that is the spring that needs replacing to fix droopy door handles. Takes alot of work to get it replaced since it is punched in the door hinge. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 | You may want to take a look at the Door Latch Spring at Jim Carter's. The description of PN DP133 states that it eliminates outside drooping handle. 
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Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Chevy Duty also sells this spring. http://www.classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=18-575 47-51 (1947-51) Door Latch Spring Door Latch Spring 47-51 Quantity Price: $4.95 Part # : 18-575 Year : 47-51 Ships: Product Description Large coil spring fits on door latch to prevent outside door handles from sagging. You May also like (1947-63) Door Latch Repair Clip (1947-63) Door Latch Repair Clip
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 222 | Hi all, Can anybody help me out with some proper instructions on how to properly access and reinstall this spring (part 18-575 from Classic Parts)? Is there an easily followed method? The droopy handle issue is such a common problem with these trucks, I would think that a nice, succinct tech tip would be a nice contribution for the site... hint hint. (I'll make you a deal: if you write the instructions, I'll take photos while I follow them ) Many thanks, Nick
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 222 | All fixed. See this link for details. In my case, replacing this spring (part 18-575 from Classic Parts) did the trick. Hope it works for others too.
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