Door latch pull assembly...

[1971Chevelle]

I just got around to replacing the one in my driver side door this morning. I wish I would have done it years ago. I have been fighting to get the door open and that part fixed it. It is just a short pull now and it open with a nice click. Before I had to pull all the way up on the inside door handle hard. My only gripe is that the door handle will either mount angled slightly down or slightly up. I may use it for a few months to get it broken in, then try to reposition the handle. What a difference a good part makes.

 

[kmakar]

Is the pull handle not aligned because of the attaching rod not being long enough?

 

[1971Chevelle]

Is the pull handle not aligned because of the attaching rod not being long enough?

I don't think so. It is the original rod. I think that the splines on the reproduction part are just off a bit. It's not a big deal, as I really like being able to open the door easily now.

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

I don't think so. It is the original rod. I think that the splines on the reproduction part are just off a bit. It's not a big deal, as I really like being able to open the door easily now.

I think you are right, there are no adjustments, just the 3 attaching bolts.

 

[kmakar]

I suppose you could align the handle down lower and then just put a sight bend in the pull rod so the handle aligns correctly.

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

I suppose you could align the handle down lower and then just put a sight bend in the pull rod so the handle aligns correctly.

I have the same issue with a repop handle assembly, go figure OEM assembles work fine.