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Old 02-16-2010, 08:23 AM
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anyone ever replaced a outer door handle on a fox body with the pop rivots? my driver handle broke and has to be replaced. how much of a pain in the *** is it? thanks for the info.
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Old 02-16-2010, 09:11 AM
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yup, grind off rivit heads and I had door panel off to disconnect linkage, and it's a straight forward install, you'll need a heavy duty rivit gun to install new rivits
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Old 02-16-2010, 09:48 AM
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thanks mjr46, just looking for so info on the job. wanted an idea of what to expect.
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Old 02-16-2010, 11:44 AM
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I need to do the same. Would love a writeup or something. Seems daunting.
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Old 02-16-2010, 02:17 PM
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We carry the door handles if you need one.

Ford Mustang Door Handle
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Old 02-16-2010, 09:13 PM
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its easy but you need a big daddy rivet gun which you can get for under $20 and be carefull when you snap it not to scratch your paint
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Old 02-16-2010, 09:33 PM
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Make sure to put some tape on outside of door. When rivet pops the end of rivet gun will rape the paint. Bubba
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Old 02-16-2010, 09:57 PM
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i just used bolts when i done mine.
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Old 02-16-2010, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by tohoopty
i just used bolts when i done mine.
yea same
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