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#359692 01/12/2008 3:17 AM
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My 57 3100 doesn't have arm rests. To close the door, I either have to pull on the door handle or the body with the window down. I want a cleaner way to pull the door closed without the possibility of damaging the door handles. Are there optional arm rests that serve this purpose. Or; what? Where do I get what I need?


Jerry Acheson
Indianapolis, IN
57 Chevy 3100
Jerry A #359709 01/12/2008 3:49 AM
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Hi Jerry,

I don't know if they were optional in '57 or standard equipment but they were definitely available. Classic Parts (formerly Chevy Duty) has them.


Mike
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arm rests were optional, and all of the vendors have them, same quality anywhere I've seen, and they do save on door handles grin

Bill


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Flxible #360593 01/14/2008 4:10 PM
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I found a set of nice door pulls in the "Help" section at my local Autozone. Paint $9/ea which sure beat the repro arm rests. If you are not concerned with maintaing originality, it is a possibility.

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/234/234031/pages/1004484/CopyofP1140041.JPG

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Looks like an easy install....Had a set similiar off a Blazer? Color matched your interior well. Your trucks paint looks nice!
Dan


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