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Chevy432
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:22 pm    Post subject: 1980 rabbit door handles Reply with quote

When i purchased my car last summer, the last/only owner of the car said to me that the back right side door wouldn't open from the outside and i would need to look at getting it fixed in order for it to work. I just finished following the manual and taking the lock and door handle off and i found that the internals in the door handle are broken...... and also the same problem for the right front handle.... I'm in canada and i checked on Cip1.com and on eBay and couldn't find all that much. I'm looking for a website where i could possibly buy all 4 handles, any trusted websites that you've used before and would recommend?

Thanks Trevor
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 6:27 pm    Post subject: Door Handles 1980 Rabbit Reply with quote

You could try Hans Auto Parts, http://www.hansautoparts.com/
I bought several BUT be warned these are Chinese made so check where the parts mesh as they pivot up as I had at least one that was too short so it bound up and didn't open the door.

They aren't too costly though.

I hope that helps!

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.partsplaceinc.com
this place used to be very good to deal with I haven't used them for a while though than can be kind of pricey on some items but they have everything and are very knowledgeable
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try here....

http://www.mk1autohaus.com/

http://www.mk1autohaus.com/Door-Handle-Set--Hella_p_7996.html
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Be sure to lubricate the latch assemblies, stiff/binding internals will cause the handles to break.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or try, http://www.autopartswarehouse.com
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