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Offline Grec

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Outside handle won't unlock door...
« on: August 02, 2006 - 08:26:34 PM »
Well, I started off with a lock that didn't work and now I have a handle that won't open the door.

Ugh.

In the process of fixing the lock, I snapped the little plastic connector that holds the actuating rod to the little arm on the back of the outer door handle.

I'm REALLY hoping that this small plastic piece is easy and cheap to come by...

Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look?

I'm thinking that this has to be a part that was used on many different Chryslers in many different years.

P.S. The lock works now. :-)
1973 Challenger Rallye
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Re: Outside handle won't unlock door...
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2006 - 09:16:58 PM »
Glad you got the lock to work!  I'm sure someone will know where to get the clip!   :biggrin:   :thumbsup:

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Re: Outside handle won't unlock door...
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2006 - 09:25:39 PM »
R/T Specialties I'm sure has it  http://www.rtspecialties.net/int.htm#DOORHDWR  Might look in the HELP section at your local Auto parts store
 

2520565 CLIP, DOOR HANDLE ROD TO LATCH 1.00
 
3796070 CLIP, DOOR LOCK ROD, "BLACK" 0.50
 
3796071 CLIP, DOOR LOCK ROD, "PINK" 0.50
 
1738635 CLIP, DOOR LOCK ROD, 59-64 0.50
 
1639182 CLIP, DOOR LOCK ROD, LH, 59-64 0.50
 
1002310 CLIP, DOOR PANEL TRIM, WIRE 0.50
 
1014985 CLIP, DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 0.25
 
1000013 CLIP, DOOR WEATHERSTRIP, KIT (50) 10.00
 
SC3134 CLIP, INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, OLDER CARS 0.50
 
2072644 CLIP, LOCK 1.00
 
1003612 CLIP, LOCK ROD, LEFT SIDE 0.50
 
1003611 CLIP, LOCK ROD, RIGHT SIDE 0.50
 
2945108 CLIP, LOCK ROD, U5257478 1.20
 
1010262 CLIPS, LOCK ROD, LEFT & RIGHT 1.50
 
1000109 CLIP, WINDOW HEIGHT, 68-70 CHARGER 5.00
 
0693272 CLIP, WINDOW HEIGHT, REAR E-BODY 3.00
 
6000305 CLIP, WINDOW REGULATOR ARM STUD 1.00
 
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Re: Outside handle won't unlock door...
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2006 - 09:32:31 PM »
2520565 CLIP, DOOR HANDLE ROD TO LATCH 1.00

Right on. That's gotta be it.

Many thanks.

I'm gonna order extras. :-)


P.S. This site kicks a**. You guys are really helping in my transition to an E-Body from my beloved Z Car.
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- 440 Six Pack
- A833 4 Speed, 18 Spline
- FE5 Rallye Red on Black

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Re: Outside handle won't unlock door...
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2006 - 06:28:16 PM »
By the way, the Help! section at Kragen had the piece. It was backwards from OEM, meaning it was alot harder to get it to clip on than it should have been, but $5(!!!) and a bit of fiddling later and I'm all straightened out. Now my lock AND my door handle work.

(in Homer Simpson voice) Woo Hoo!
1973 Challenger Rallye
- 440 Six Pack
- A833 4 Speed, 18 Spline
- FE5 Rallye Red on Black