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Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:03 pm
by markjhatch
The door handles for an early Z are supposed to fit high windshield roadsters with only "slight" modifications. Given that I am seeing new reproductions going for $30-$45 for a pair, it is sure tempting to try it.
Has anybody done this before and willing to share what are the "slight" modifications?
Mark
Re: Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:23 pm
by markjhatch
Looks like the answer is no...
I just bought a pair of repro 240Z handles from a Z part specialist for $40. I will report back on my success or failure.
Mark
Re: Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:57 pm
by markjhatch
Well I got a set at $40 for the pair of Early Z Repro handles from a sub of Victoria British (
http://www.BlackDragonAuto.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). They weigh 6 oz vs 8oz for the originals (I suspect that the handleis where the weight was saved).
Except for the handle being 1/8" shorter, I really can't see any difference between the original and repro. I will update this thread after the new handles get installed in a couple weeks.
Mark
Re: Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:30 am
by notoptoy
Thanks Mark, if it works out, we can post to the wiki as an alternative.
Pictures and specifics of what is different or what problems you encounter would be great!
Re: Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:15 am
by markjhatch
Apparently they work fine. The driver side handle was already put on when I checked in at the body shop today!
I would suggest that this replacement option is a "go"!
Mark
Re: Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 4:54 pm
by 68DSU
That brings up a question. It has always appeared to me that the first Zs were a redesign of the last Roadsters, from the headlight area in the front to the flat back. Are there many parts that are interchangable?
Re: Anybody tried using early model 240Z door handles?
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 6:55 am
by Down under 311
I had to grind down some of the edges to get it in the hole !