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| Just in, Brand new reproduction Outside Door Handles for your 60 -62 Chrysler, 60 -61 Dodge & Plymouth , 60-63 Imperial, 63-64 Dodge 880 . These are a very nice reproduction that I have been working on for sevral years. Give us a call at Vans Auto 920-324-2481 |
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Location: Florida | Yep - your new door handles have been discovered! They look great!
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=33842&...
Now how about ones for the 1957-1958-1959 Chryslers & DeSotos? Thanks! |
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Location: Northen Virginia | wonder why they used the same material as the originals? so they wil pit........... |
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Location: Oley, PA | They look pretty nice. Is there any chance that you can provide some higher quality pictures? I'm sure they are great, but it would be nice to see what we are buying. $195 seems like a fair price if they are truly well made, but seriously, does it really cost $27.00 to ship? |
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Location: Ripon, WI | Say what you want about these guys, but I know them fairly decent. True mopar guys that really want to see these old cars shine. They were crushing out all the non mopars cars first back when they were still a yard. Mostly into the parts business now though. Good guys all the same. |
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Location: Parts Unknown | Another vote for 57-59 handles.
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Location: Oley, PA | safetymike77 - 2010-12-02 6:16 PM
Say what you want about these guys, but I know them fairly decent. True mopar guys that really want to see these old cars shine. They were crushing out all the non mopars cars first back when they were still a yard. Mostly into the parts business now though. Good guys all the same.
Thanks for the info. I know it sounded like I was trashing them, but really I'm just looking for a little more info so I can buy with confidence before plunking down $222.
I've been burned a few times in the past buying stuff online and mail order as I'm sure we all have.
If you say these guys are good, that goes a long way for me.
Has anyone actually seen these new door handles? Or seen and/or used other repro stuff from them? As I said, if they are really good, I'll happily buy them. On the other hand, if they're not going to hold up, I'd rather avoid the headache. |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | no new parts versus new reproduction parts . why would anyone quibble over 27 $ . i feel its a good day for our hobby that someone took the time and effort to do such an undertaking . you can't get em rechromed for this total price at a good shop ! i can see a set of these in my future , maybe two .-----------------------------------------------------------------------------later |
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| Shipping is $9 in the US the quote of $27 is for Canada shipping & If after you get them you are not happy with them give me a call & I wil send you a return tag and give you a complete refund including shipping. Thanks Duane
Edited by vansauto 2010-12-03 9:19 AM
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Location: Oley, PA | vansauto - 2010-12-03 8:26 AM
Shipping is $9 in the US & If after you get them you are not happy with them give me a call & I wil send you a return tag and give you a complete refund including shipping. Thanks Duane
Thanks Duane! Okay you convinced me. I'll give them a shot and report back to this forum. Should I buy them via ebay or through another means? |
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| You can give us a call & I will try to answer any questions you have. I can take visa mastercard discover papal or check. We are also working on many of these mirrors . The 57-59 mirrors should be here by march. Thanks Duane |
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Location: Oley, PA | I talked to Duane. Seems like a nice guy. I ordered a set of door handles. I'll post on here when I get them. |
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Location: Williams California | 60 dart - 2010-12-03 5:01 AM
no new parts versus new reproduction parts . why would anyone quibble over 27 $ . i feel its a good day for our hobby that someone took the time and effort to do such an undertaking . you can't get em rechromed for this total price at a good shop ! i can see a set of these in my future , maybe two .-----------------------------------------------------------------------------later
Amen to that!
Most companies wouldn't bother with the small volume of sales they would get from this limited customer base. It costs a small fortune to set up tooling and production for these parts, so in reality, the price is quite fair.
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Location: Parts Unknown | Duane,
I am falling in love and want to know where to send flowers.
OK, maybe that is a little extreme.
Thanks for the service. I could use good repop door handles for my 58 DeSoto and mirrors for the same.
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Expert ,, George Passed away July 28th 2021, He will be Missed
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Location: Twin Falls, Idaho | There is a guy in NJ that makes the mirrors... Fisher is his name.
George
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Location: Northen Virginia | vote for the 57-59 door handles, actually they are rarest than the 61-64 |
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Location: Northern New Jersey | The Mirror guy is in Clark,NJ. He can be found thru Google search |
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| We have the short & twin strut mirrors for the 57-59 coming . Should be here by April. Thanks Vans |
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Location: Under the X in Texas | Very fair price on the '60+ door handles as I know from experience what time and expense is involved with low volume repro parts. Hoping that Van's will also consider the '57+ Chrysler and DeSoto door handles. I'm a buyer as soon as they are ready! |
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| Our 57-59 mopar tank & sender have been a big hit. Therefore I believe you are right it would be a good idea to get started on production of the outside handles.
Thanks Vans |
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Location: Eastern Iowa | If you folks are into sheet metal, may I suggest lower front 1/4's for 60 thru 62 Chryslers?
Maybe from the center of the wheel well forward to include the door jamb dog leg and OEM lap joint
for 2 door cars.
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Location: Oley, PA | I received my door handles from Vans. They are gorgeous! Really they look perfect. I'll try to take some better pics tomorrow.
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Location: Perth Australia | all i can say is wow !!!!!!!!!
Hope there will be some left when i get to that stage
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Location: Bräcke,Sweden | Hopefully they will repop the handles for the rear doors aswell since my car came with all 4 doors and a roof. |
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