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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

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).

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

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