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    8/03/2019 7:07 PM  #1

    rtmjr13@optonline.net
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    Wobbly exterior door buttons

    67, 68 mustangs, both have very wobbly exterior handle buttons. Any idea on why or how to firm them up? Driver side 67 is fine, the other three are very loose.
    Thanx

     

    8/03/2019 7:41 PM  #2

    Rudi
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    Re: Wobbly exterior door buttons

    For less than 20 bucks each for new repops it’s not worth the effort. Concourse ones are a bit more, that’s what I put on my 68.
    https://www.npdlink.com/product/outside-door-handle-and-button-kit-better-repro/103919?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fpage%3D5%26search_terms%3Dexterior%252Bdoor%252Bhandles%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1967&year=1967

    Last edited by Rudi (8/04/2019 3:33 PM)

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    8/04/2019 11:22 AM  #3

    6sally6
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    Re: Wobbly exterior door buttons

    rtmjr13@optonline.net wrote:

    67, 68 mustangs,      Driver side 67 is fine, 


                                                     ???   the other three are very loose. ??????
    Thanx

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    8/04/2019 8:42 PM  #4

    MS
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    Re: Wobbly exterior door buttons

    You mean just the pushbutton is wobbly, or the entire handle? Two very different fixes...

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    8/05/2019 10:22 AM  #5

    rtmjr13@optonline.net
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    Re: Wobbly exterior door buttons

    No Sally, 2 mustangs equal 4 doors, 3 out of the 4 wobble like crazy.
    And Steve, it says just the buttons are wobbly. Whats the fix?
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    8/05/2019 12:48 PM  #6

    MS
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    Re: Wobbly exterior door buttons

    Has the compression spring behind the button failed?  If the spring breaks, the button will be very loose in the bore.

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    8/05/2019 7:55 PM  #7

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: Wobbly exterior door buttons

    Had to fix that condition back as part of my Bash Thrash.  Pulled the handle and replaced the screw that holds the whole affair together...which had fallen down to the bottom of the door.  That's on a 66 so......

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