Which other (GM) models and years do have the same outside door handles as a 71 Electra (2dr)? Looking for a nice, non-pitted pair, but thought I ask here first for interchange, so I can widen my search. Thanks
71-76 full sized buicks all used the same handle for 4 door fronts and 2 door models. same on the caddys. olds used the front handles for ALL handle usage on their 71-76 big cars. chev and pont had pull up handles. other handles from the 60s will look similar but have different angles making their buttons not line up to active the latch very well. some handles from later years will bolt in place but have cheap finishes and rounded corners. some of the caddy later ones had lights built in that shined on the key hole.
i have some NOS handles that are not even blemish free. handles with minimal imperfections are not too hard to find. but blemish free is tough. are you just looking for front handles? or handles with buttons? i would think rears from an olds would usually have the least wear, but their button would have to be changed to a front button. ive thought about trying to powdercoat some handles to match the car. i wonder if anyone has experience with that.
I'm already happy with non-pitted ones, cause the ones that are on the car now do have a few pits.. not too much, but it is annoying me. Never thought of having them powder coated, but as mirrors, I think I prefer chrome.
