Also - took the pass door card back off to get to the outer handle link rod - I though that was ht issue - turns out the door handle lever snapped off

I'll have to order new handles

4 minutes ago, HusseinHolland said:

Also - took the pass door card back off to get to the outer handle link rod - I though that was ht issue - turns out the door handle lever snapped off

I'll have to order new handles

Yeah, thats not an uncommon thing. There is a lot of force right there on the handle. It typically comes from people pulling the handle up too firmly until it stops. If you just pull it up enough for it to unlatch but not hit the stop it shouldn't do this

I was thinking the window frames were stainless??

2 minutes ago, Patcon said:

I was thinking the window frames were stainless??

They are, but clearly they can still rust depending on the grade. Mine have rust "powder" on the inner surface that presses against the door seal.

1 hour ago, HusseinHolland said:

Also - took the pass door card back off to get to the outer handle link rod - I though that was ht issue - turns out the door handle lever snapped off

I'll have to order new handles

You don't have to buy new handles.  You can simply swap the handles left to right.  They are identical and have two arms each.  When an arm breaks off, the unused arm is still good.  When you swap them left to right, you are using the good arms on both handles.

9 hours ago, Jeff G 78 said:

You don't have to buy new handles.  You can simply swap the handles left to right.  They are identical and have two arms each.  When an arm breaks off, the unused arm is still good.  When you swap them left to right, you are using the good arms on both handles.

I did see that - however the chrome on mine is burnished/marred where they sanded the car for paint 30 years ago.

I don't throw things away, so I was planning on saving the old ones in case the new construction doesn't past muster.

Edited November 19, 20231 yr by HusseinHolland

Finally found a rubber seal that should work to refurbish the rear hatch Louvre. Also found a thin U-channel that will work for the center ridge.

 

Redid the Louvre outer edging/seal

The channel I bought worked, however it's not pliable to the extent of the original, so I had to cut slots where it wraps around at the top. I reversed it so the wide strip is on the inside, and works as a isolator to prevent the louvres from whacking the glass trim as it has been doing for the past 48(?) years

My lower brackets on the same louvre you have are reversed where they are hidden underneath. I guess it was a tech preference for whoever did the original install back in the day.

On 11/24/2023 at 11:17 PM, Yarb said:

My lower brackets on the same louvre you have are reversed where they are hidden underneath. I guess it was a tech preference for whoever did the original install back in the day.

Meaning that the mount screws sit on top where they are less visible? Sounds better. I wonder if the mechanic who did mine was the same meathead who did the AC install. Neglected to review any provided directions 😞

Replaced the pass door handle over the weekend, and the belly pan today. I broke my phone last Friday, so no pics of the work

Edited November 30, 20231 yr by HusseinHolland