Re: [DML] Door Handles from Hell!

["Joe LoRe'" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Greg,

The handle to cable latch system is common in many cars. The OEM plastic
handle was a bad idea, fortunately the after market aluminum unit is an
excellent substitute and is readily available from all of the DeLorean parts
suppliers.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Linstad <gregl@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 7:07 PM
Subject: [DML] Door Handles from Hell!


> Attention Group!
> I have always known that both door handles are molded plastic, but never
> thought about their reliability. > I've since got one replacement from our
resident parts guy (Darryl at Specialty Automotive) that is die cast
aluminum and will last forever (sound of crossing fingers).

> The rather complicated handle assembly only pulls a bicycle type cable
just
> like the hood and trunk release and (rhetorically speaking of course)
could
> have been much simpler and more reliable. Oh well, FWIW.
> Be advised,
>
> Greg Linstad
> Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club
> VIN# 3507 118,000+ miles
> Washington plate "RUSTLSS"