Anyone attempt this yet  ... I'm in the process as the spring that operates the mechanism (down below on the riveted post) is broke and it's not replaceable. Unless I jury rig something, but if I'm gonna take it apart I am gonna replace it. Worst part is going to be putting the two nuts back on the handle... need someone with small hands to work in this area...

Yup, small hands(and a bright light) are a definite plus, here!!! Also, you may want to consider putting some masking tape/paper around the hole in the door, and down the side of the door, so ya don't make a big boo-boo like I've done putting mine back together for the fourth-fifth time!

btw...if the spring that holds the "flapper" up is broke, it can be replaced, and is available.

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btw...if the spring that holds the "flapper" up is broke, it can be replaced, and is available. [/QUOTE]

Unfortunately  mine is the one that is on the post riveted to the handle... handle is cheap enough (relatively speaking) The other one has a replacement that you just slide in and not have to take off the handle I think...  and I sometimes get a little carried away with covering everything... my wife say's it looks like an operating table... hey... paint jobs not cheap...

Be wary of foriegn made outer door handles. I have seen some of them, and they ain't purty. Cheap made, and cheap chrome...not a good thing.

The "butterfly" spring you mentioned works well on the "flapper" part, tho. The only problem with those is they tend to wear/scrape on the inside of the handle, and even they will eventually break. Still, a good option if ya don't want to go thru the hassel of removing the handle from the door.

[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Be wary of foriegn made outer door handles. I have seen some of them, and they ain't purty. Cheap made, and cheap chrome...not a good thing.   [/QUOTE]

I ordered one from ZIPS and they had the import too for about $40 less but I ain't much on that import stuff...  I would have bought a Honda ... It is suppose to be a GM Resto.. whatever that is... if it ain't right I can send it back... too much work to put back half-assed...

UPDATE:  Looks like ZIP has a replacement spring for this on their web-site now if I could make something to replace the stud once I grind it off, I could have an "original" spare handle.

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That's why the good 'Vette suppliers will always list them as "US made", or "Foreign". They know most of us are picky... Adams' Apple38957.660150463

Take a look at the following link. I replaced both with Ecklers products.
Pay especially close attention to the linkage routing. That is the trickiest part. Starting the two nuts really isn't that bad.

http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/4696/

Good luck,
Scott

[QUOTE=ranger3]Take a look at the following link. I replaced both with Ecklers products.
Pay especially close attention to the linkage routing. That is the trickiest part. Starting the two nuts really isn't that bad.

http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/4696/

Good luck,
Scott
[/QUOTE] As always... Thanks guy's and especially that site Scott,as it was very informative.. I see not much trouble doing it now. I will cover the surrounding area as I know how easy it is to slip one time...

Ray

UPDATE: New handle is in and works fine. Not that bad of a job and I was able to get my fingers in to start the nuts. The new handle form Zips looks great. Only thing is.... it did not come with a new gasket, but i did order new ones ($3) thinking maybe it wouldn't. Once you have done it.. I would say it is a 3-4 on a 1-10 degree difficulty.

Now... off to Nags Head after Ernesto goes by...

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