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GSIMFAB 08-09-2016 06:54 PM

Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Check out these Billet Door Handles we made for the 67-72 trucks.

http://www.gsimfab.com/uimages/produ...andle_03_b.png

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Here is a Cool Video we did of the handles being made at our shop. How its Made

They are available on out website WWW.GSIMFAB.COM

https://scontent.fphx1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...90&oe=58228EBE

In The Ten Ring 08-09-2016 07:25 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Now this is a good thing for us truck fans! I wish you all the success in the world with this.

I assume this is aluminum?

OregonNed 08-09-2016 07:27 PM

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Those look great.. good luck from me too

lolife99 08-09-2016 07:37 PM

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So nice!

GSIMFAB 08-09-2016 07:43 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Thanks guys.

GSIMFAB 08-10-2016 12:18 PM

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Also available in black anodize

http://www.gsimfab.com/uimages/produ..._handles_b.png

Willie Makeit 08-10-2016 01:59 PM

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any type of forum discount offered? ;)

68Stepbed 08-10-2016 02:13 PM

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I love them, but just out of reach for me.

RyansToy 08-10-2016 02:13 PM

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beautiful... Discount to forum members would be nice :barn:

GSIMFAB 08-10-2016 03:05 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

Dieselwrencher 08-10-2016 04:49 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
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Originally Posted by GSIMFAB (Post 7679348)
We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

Dang it! :lol: I already have a set on my K30. These are really great quality and I will be getting another set later for another project. Any chance you'll develope the 73 up door handles later?

GSIMFAB 08-10-2016 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 7679446)
Dang it! :lol: I already have a set on my K30. These are really great quality and I will be getting another set later for another project. Any chance you'll develope the 73 up door handles later?

Looks awesome Dieselwrencher. We will give you a deal next time.
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GSIMFAB 08-13-2016 03:52 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
GSIMFAB Billet Door Handles are also available for the 60-66 Truck.
More Info


https://www.gsimfab.com/uimages/prod..._handles_b.jpg




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67-72trucks 08-13-2016 04:10 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Nice work! Will you be making billet sport mirrors in the near future?

GSIMFAB 08-13-2016 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67-72trucks (Post 7682239)
Nice work! Will you be making billet sport mirrors in the near future?

We have plans to make some kind of mirrors. Would be good to know what style people like.

67-72trucks 08-13-2016 05:35 PM

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We have plans to make some kind of mirrors. Would be good to know what style people like.

Great! I have a couple 67-70 c10's that need mirrors.

GSIMFAB 08-20-2016 01:02 AM

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Polished up a 60-66 Door handle. I will get some 67-72 Door handle sets polished and post them up.

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notchbackgta 08-20-2016 09:33 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GSIMFAB (Post 7679348)
We will give Forum Members a discount no problem.

Now I read this after I already received mine a long time ago

67-72trucks 08-21-2016 12:34 AM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GSIMFAB (Post 7688580)
Polished up a 60-66 Door handle. I will get some 67-72 Door handle sets polished and post them up.

https://www.gsimfab.com/uimages//minimadeinusa_t.png

Nice work!

GSIMFAB 08-21-2016 12:48 PM

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Watch as we make these door handles right here in the USA.


notchbackgta 08-26-2016 12:11 PM

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Well, I am pretty disappointed in the design of these handles. Unless I somehow got ones made incorrectly, you can't re-use your original screws, nor will any screws without misalignment washers even work properly. The holes for the screws are perpendicular to the outside face of the handle instead of at an angle like the originals. If someone was building/manufacturing these on a drill press, I could see putting the screw hole in perpendicular, but they appear to be made on a least a 4 axis CNC, so there should be no reason to put the hole in but at an angle, like stock handles. The area around the hole is also relieved for some reason, but doesn't really seem to need to be. If the area was flush you could get more thread of the screw into the body, making the overall design actually stronger than stock.
When I read "Due to some inconsistencies in doors some fitment may be required. " I thought maybe the opening in the door skin may be off slightly for the handle that protrudes into the door and you may need to file or grind out the opening bigger. I didn't think that I was going to have to buy new hardware and figure out how to make new screws put even pressure on the back side of the door skin.

What gives? Did I get a bad batch, or is that just the design?

I have to say they are beautiful and I really like how they moved the "void" in the back side of the stock handle to the outside. I hate that on the stockers as if you grab the handle too hard it can put pressure on joints, as it does for me sometimes.

GSIMFAB 08-27-2016 08:41 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by notchbackgta (Post 7694633)
Well, I am pretty disappointed in the design of these handles. Unless I somehow got ones made incorrectly, you can't re-use your original screws, nor will any screws without misalignment washers even work properly. The holes for the screws are perpendicular to the outside face of the handle instead of at an angle like the originals. If someone was building/manufacturing these on a drill press, I could see putting the screw hole in perpendicular, but they appear to be made on a least a 4 axis CNC, so there should be no reason to put the hole in but at an angle, like stock handles. The area around the hole is also relieved for some reason, but doesn't really seem to need to be. If the area was flush you could get more thread of the screw into the body, making the overall design actually stronger than stock.
When I read "Due to some inconsistencies in doors some fitment may be required. " I thought maybe the opening in the door skin may be off slightly for the handle that protrudes into the door and you may need to file or grind out the opening bigger. I didn't think that I was going to have to buy new hardware and figure out how to make new screws put even pressure on the back side of the door skin.

What gives? Did I get a bad batch, or is that just the design?

I have to say they are beautiful and I really like how they moved the "void" in the back side of the stock handle to the outside. I hate that on the stockers as if you grab the handle too hard it can put pressure on joints, as it does for me sometimes.

I sent you a PM.

Dieselwrencher 08-31-2016 06:56 PM

Re: Billet 67-72 Door Handles
 
If you're going to make some misalignment washers for these, I'd like a set too. I just made mine work but it was kind of a pain. Also, can you give me a price on some polished 67-72 handles please? Thanks Ryan.

notchbackgta 08-31-2016 07:01 PM

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Just an update, it looks like they modeled the handles off the 67 only handles so it wasn't an error but a slight oversight-sort of.

I had no idea there were different versions either.

Theboatandcarman 08-31-2016 07:05 PM

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theyre on my to buy list when they hit 200! beautiful craftsmanship though!


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