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Technical => Exteriors and Interiors => Topic started by: BusyKiwi on November 21, 2012, 06:45:10 AM

Title: door handle ideas needed
Post by: BusyKiwi on November 21, 2012, 06:45:10 AM: While the idea of shaved handles looks really good in reality they are a real pain.

Anyone have any ideas for door handles (just for front doors). I'm using renault door latches so just about anything but bedford will work.
I want something small and probably recessed, will be painted, doesn't have to have a keylock

Cheers
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Post by: taggraphx on November 21, 2012, 07:38:12 AM: I am going to put ford au recessed in mine, looks like they will fit ok, got them on flea bay

Graham
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Post by: tiwaz_nz on November 21, 2012, 03:12:35 PM: mazda mx5 ... :)
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Post by: outriding on November 22, 2012, 12:36:22 PM: I always like the Renault 5 door handles hidden behind the door..
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Post by: ben on November 22, 2012, 12:39:22 PM: i wonder if you could make it more subtil? nice idea!!
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Post by: outriding on November 22, 2012, 12:45:53 PM: more subtile then that?

You have to fit your fingers behind the door to pull the handle so you need that minimum concave space.
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Post by: outriding on November 22, 2012, 01:16:11 PM: Here is a closer shot at the cut out you would need to do in the B pillar area behind the door.
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Post by: outriding on November 22, 2012, 01:34:38 PM: Here is the door lock mechanism and the hidden handle -
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Post by: outriding on November 22, 2012, 01:42:54 PM: door view
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Post by: ShaneJ on November 22, 2012, 04:53:36 PM: I'm going to do the opposite to what you guys are doing. I'm going to fit some great big stainless handles off a truck ;D
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Post by: Warren on November 22, 2012, 09:49:33 PM: I like the MX7 ones, but also earlier model XTRAIL ones as well

Warren
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Post by: Bullstik on November 22, 2012, 10:39:55 PM: what about the carpenters special

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wetcoastlife/7761553628/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wetcoastlife/7761553628/)

why does everyone want them hidden ???
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Post by: tiwaz_nz on November 23, 2012, 07:24:49 PM: i like look of the Renault 5 ones ;D
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Post by: outriding on November 24, 2012, 07:23:27 AM: I like the shaved look but then you got to use door poppers and remotes.. not the most practical solution.
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Post by: BusyKiwi on November 29, 2012, 08:17:02 AM: Thanks for the ideas guys, lada and something else had the side handle thing too

The other option I've seen around is to just use a key lock in the door (no handle) and the lock itself is pushed in to open and locks to stop it being pushed. Have not seen the system but seen it on a old rod, it must have a cylinder inside or something to stop it being forced.

I actually saw a truck door the other day (think it was from a hino), looked good and slim, and didn't look that big, until i transferred the measurements onto the van door - it was big lol

Maybe just do a Mr Bean - latch and padlock, not paint it and call it a ratrodvan
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Post by: outriding on December 01, 2012, 06:50:36 AM: That type of cylinder-push button was used on the first 3-door renault 5's.
It did still have a cut away because you need to grab the door somewhere..
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Post by: shaginwagin on December 02, 2012, 02:11:45 PM: Hi all,
I am using VN handles. reason is that I got a complete donor V6 for motor and the handles where all there. Relatively easy as I cut the metal around the door handle, the door mechanism off the door and grafted them in the Beddie door and also the catch on the pillar and grafted that in as well. It makes it easier if you can get the complete door and then everything is there as long as mechanism is ok dosent matter what the panel is like.