DRILLED DOOR HANDLES
DRILLED DOOR HANDLES...
for my 72 STR 002 i have decided to retro fit early SWB
Handles that i have drilled & had re -chrome plated...
they are one of the many unique touches to the car.
here is my step by step process
a few basic tools are needed...
any door handle will work ,i decided to go with the 65-67 swb handle as i like the slender profile .
plus its just a bit unusual on a LWB car.
i removed the key lock cylinder prior to the following steps
1-i made a templete with a 1 " spaceing
2- i set the door handle in a press & made my piolt punch holes
3- with my holes made, I marked them for clear visabilty.
4- i then mounted the door handle in a jig on my drill press
& secured my 1/4 drill bit.
here the jig becomes helpful in centering the door handle,
which is not parrel in shape & has a slight curve.
with a little oil i am ready to drill.
REMEMBER TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE CORRECT POTION FIRST &WEAR GOGGLES !
5- AFTER I HAVE DRILLED ALL 5 HOLES I AM READY
FOR THE COUNTER SINK BIT.
This bit is the most difficult due to the curve of the door handle.
i feel it gives the handle a "finished look & feel" & is worth the extra effort.
TOOLS FROM THE JOB.
I DID AN EXTRA SET FOR MY 67 S -R INSPIRED CAR,
WHILST I WAS AT THE DRILL PRESS....
6- THE NEXT STEP IS TO SEND OUT FOR CHROME PLATING...
it is always good to get shinny chrome bits back from the plater...
next i will re install the key lock cylinder...
7-add rubber gasket & test fit in the car.....
a small cost to pay for a COOL unique detail ,,,
1 of the many small pieces that i add to my builds that hopefully make A good car GREAT :)
all told it took & some time,Effort & a little money.
the finished door handle was well worth the work.
the sense of achievement IS PRICELSS...
go ahead & try it for your self,,,,
every time you open the car door ........
you will be glad you did it..
THE ABOVE DOOR HANDLE IS NOT YET FINISHED.
I STILL NEED TO INSTALL THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER
it just looked too good not to do a test fit...
CHEERS
magnus
A FEW ART SHOTS FROM THE DRILL PRESS
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