Re: Replacing a door handle

From: Punch/ Crash2000 (2punch.crash2000@home.com)
Date: Tue Apr 17 2001 - 18:07:31 EDT


Don't claim it! your rates will go up!

How did they know you have a pioneer? stickers, or you crank the stereo all
the time?

Punch,
Alive and well.....
.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gensch, Travis" <Travis.Gensch@qtiworld.com>
To: "Dakota-Truck (E-mail)" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 10:53 AM
Subject: DML: Replacing a door handle

> I was broken into last night, thankfully nothing was stolen and the
steering
> column is fine. I figure they were looking to move my Pioneer stereo, but
I
> had the faceplate with me. They probably searched under the seat for the
> face, but after not finding it they must have left. Thankfully, I am
> religious about taking the face off and keeping it with me.
>
> Now, where would the best place be to get a outside door handle for a 95
> Dak? I would prefer ordering a new handle over finding a used one at a
junk
> yard. How hard is it to remove and replace the handle? How much time
would
> you think it would take? It would not only be the handle, but the plastic
> cupped in area also. I am going to get an estimate from the insurance and
> they will cut me a check. The money does not need to be used to repair
the
> vehicle. So, I would like to fix this myself and keep a little money for
> truck mods.
>
> They did not break any glass, the door still opens, latches closed and
> locks. Most of the damage should be hidden by the new handle, since they
> used a bar to pry the lock open by wedging the bar between the plastic
> handle area and the sheet metal of the door. Most of the door damage
> shouldbe covered by the new handle and a small amount of touch up paint.
Do
> any of you guys know what I should get a for an estimate price?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Travis
>
>
>
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