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door handles and window rollers #252943 08/23/12 12:47 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 129 orem utah baconfederate OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP baconfederate Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 129 orem utah	I had the handles all renickled and they look great. when i tried to install, they won't go on. i think the plating took to the insides and is thick enough to not allow it. has anybody a better idea than to have at them or the steel of the shaft with needle files to get clearance??? i don't want to try chemical or electrical remedies as I think the pot metal would be too reactive. they don't make em like they usedta

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Re: door handles and window rollers baconfederate #252963 08/23/12 06:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico d2d2 ChatMaster - 750
d2d2 ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 980 Albuquerque, New Mexico	A stiff brush the right size for the inside of the handle in a drill or Dremel tool should fix the problem. Last edited by d2d2; 08/23/12 09:38 PM. If you have old Chevrolets, other old Chevrolets will find out where you live.

Re: door handles and window rollers d2d2 #253076 08/25/12 12:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 129 orem utah baconfederate OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP baconfederate Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 129 orem utah	thanks, i like that much better. they don't make em like they usedta

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