Gotta be a better way (door handle install)

5.0L_Of_Fury · 11-15-2001, 06:31 PM

O.K., a classic Mustang problem hit me today...my door handle broke and I was wondering if there is a way to fix it w/o taking off the door panel?

MAN, I HOPE SO!

Thanks

Adam

Mr 5 0 · 11-17-2001, 02:27 PM

Sorry Adam, the door panel has to come off to access the door handle mounting rivets/bolts. Roll up the window, remove the speaker grill, armrest and the inside door handle bezel then carefully pop off the door panel.

The broken handle may be riveted and you'll need to pop the rivets off from the outside but you can use bolts to install the new handle, just use thread locker.
I recommend the metal handles (Texas Mustang Parts has them). Last forever.

If this seems like too big a hassle any body shop should be able to do the job for you but get a few estimates...prices vary...and get the metal handle(s).

Coupe Devil · 11-17-2001, 04:52 PM

hey thanks but I talked to my bro after I posted this and he told me theres not another way so at midnight I was chilling in my drive way sitting beside my car with the door panel

but thanks anyway

Adam

5.0L_Of_Fury · 11-17-2001, 04:56 PM

hey that last reply was me but my bro was still logged in to the computer

11-15-2001, 06:31 PM	#1
5.0L_Of_Fury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mayfield,KY,USA Posts: 288	Gotta be a better way (door handle install)? O.K., a classic Mustang problem hit me today...my door handle broke and I was wondering if there is a way to fix it w/o taking off the door panel? MAN, I HOPE SO! Thanks Adam __________________ OLD NAME:4cyl_Of_Fury 1990 LX 5.0 Hatchback K&N,March Ram Air,Strut Tower Brace '93LX Hatchback !FOR SALE No Substitute For Cubic Inches! BURN EM UP fivepointzero@kytnar.org "Give 'Er Hell" "They Call It Minute Rice..Gee Are Those Actually Track Times?" Firemen: We Find 'Em Hot And Leave 'Em Wet" Rice Haters Club Member #23 (GM Ricer Fads) Gotta Love Hatin 'Em CLUTCHES,FUEL PUMP RELAYS,FOUR CYLINDERS

11-17-2001, 04:52 PM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	hey thanks but I talked to my bro after I posted this and he told me theres not another way so at midnight I was chilling in my drive way sitting beside my car with the door panel but thanks anyway Adam __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

11-17-2001, 04:56 PM	#4
5.0L_Of_Fury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mayfield,KY,USA Posts: 288	hey that last reply was me but my bro was still logged in to the computer __________________ OLD NAME:4cyl_Of_Fury 1990 LX 5.0 Hatchback K&N,March Ram Air,Strut Tower Brace '93LX Hatchback !FOR SALE No Substitute For Cubic Inches! BURN EM UP fivepointzero@kytnar.org "Give 'Er Hell" "They Call It Minute Rice..Gee Are Those Actually Track Times?" Firemen: We Find 'Em Hot And Leave 'Em Wet" Rice Haters Club Member #23 (GM Ricer Fads) Gotta Love Hatin 'Em CLUTCHES,FUEL PUMP RELAYS,FOUR CYLINDERS

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11-17-2001, 02:27 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Sorry Adam, the door panel has to come off to access the door handle mounting rivets/bolts. Roll up the window, remove the speaker grill, armrest and the inside door handle bezel then carefully pop off the door panel. The broken handle may be riveted and you'll need to pop the rivets off from the outside but you can use bolts to install the new handle, just use thread locker. I recommend the metal handles (Texas Mustang Parts has them). Last forever. If this seems like too big a hassle any body shop should be able to do the job for you but get a few estimates...prices vary...and get the metal handle(s).