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1974 Cuda exterior door handles
« on: November 12, 2013 - 05:35:27 PM »
I'm sure there would be some crossover on the years, but check that for sure yourself.
These are off a 74
Nice driver quality
No lock mechanism - needed for repop handles we got
How bout $50 plus the ride?
in Clev Oh
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Jeff from Cleveland, Ohio




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Re: 1974 Cuda exterior door handles
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2013 - 05:40:30 PM »
I will be at the Ohio Mopar Expo and can bring these if you will be there and would like to see them in person!!
Jeff from Cleveland, Ohio

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Re: 1974 Cuda exterior door handles
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2013 - 04:54:51 PM »
Too expensive?

$40.00 + shipping for the pair any better.
Can bet better pics if you want
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Re: 1974 Cuda exterior door handles
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2013 - 12:20:28 PM »
They should fit 71-74 Cuda and Challenger.  Post a side profile to be sure.  The handles were standardized starting sometime in 71 I believe.  Before that they were concave(Challenger) convex(Cuda)

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Re: 1974 Cuda exterior door handles
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2013 - 01:09:43 PM »
Here's my opinion on selling used parts like this and PLEASE take no offence to the original poster.

First off, if you own a Cuda or Challenger chances are pretty good it already has door handles. I have seen a few over the years that break and would need to be replaced, but they are few and far between.

Therefore most people who want to replace their doors handles usually do so because they just spent lots of money on a paint job, now their 40 year old handles look like junk. They really aren't going to look for a "better used" set.

I have litteraly stacks of used E Body door handles that I put out on my $2 tarp everytime I vend in the Spring and still nobody buys them....I've had people pay me $2 for one, remove the plastic clips then drop the door handle back on my tarp... :crying:

Now comes the double edged sword....In today's day and age more and more new reproduction parts are coming to market which is really good for the people restoring cars, but real bad for the people selling used parts.

I took 15 seconds out of my day and found these door handles, brand new on EBay for $90/pair. from Dale's Cuda Shop,  http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-71-72-73-74-Cuda-Exterior-Door-Handles-NEW-/280917824900?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416801d584&vxp=mtr#ht_558wt_760  well known for making some of the best handles out there. So why would anybody buy a used set for $40-$50  :dunno:

Jules,  :angelwings: RIP, used to buy used 70 Challenger ones to restore for customers wanting original parts, but even he stopped that after DCS brought out their curved handles....

You see this time and time again as more reproduction parts come to market.
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Re: 1974 Cuda exterior door handles
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2013 - 02:57:16 PM »
Here's my opinion on selling used parts like this and PLEASE take no offence to the original poster.


None taken and good point.
Thought I had paid more for the replacements I had, and for the same reason, why slap on old handles for new paint.
Thanks for the heads up!
Jeff from Cleveland, Ohio