Chrome door handles September 02, 2008, 02:29:26 PM I was looking on line and came across something sweet looking and they are Chrome Door Handles the website has the for all year Thunderbirds up to the fox body. Here is the website.http://www.classiquecars.com/thunderbirdshowcart.htm Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #1 – September 02, 2008, 02:31:00 PM Here is a pic. I believe this is the one for our cars. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #2 – September 02, 2008, 02:34:16 PM I don;'t think that would fit ours. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #3 – September 02, 2008, 02:47:04 PM I know I don't think so either but its just a pic if u click on the link and scroll down you will see they have them in Chrome and factory black. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #4 – September 02, 2008, 02:49:26 PM If you really want chrome door handles head to the parts store. They make them in the HELP/ motormite brand. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #5 – September 02, 2008, 02:56:18 PM I went to there website they don't make them in Chrome, nor did I see them in the black. If u find them let me know. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #6 – September 02, 2008, 02:57:09 PM The outer door handles were also used on earlier Fox Mustangs. If you see listings for 'chrome' and 'black'...that's what you'll be getting: reproduction Mustang handles, usually not made in the U.S. Not sure of the quality. Probably good enough for daily drivers, maybe not so much for show quality cars.CJ Pony Parts is good for the repros (here)...and sometimes they have OEM handles (here and here).Or you could do as ipsd suggested and try the Help! handles if all you would need is chrome. Again, not sure of the quality. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #7 – September 02, 2008, 07:29:11 PM Here you go! I guess cause I work for a parts store I'm the only one that can find them http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/ProductDetail.do?id=2037347140&line=MTM&itemNumber=77062&categoryIndex=0&didSearchFor=Door+Handle&vehicle=1988MERCURYCOUGARLSV6-232%20%203.8L&bid=1220398035096&cycleCount=708¤tPage=0 The part number is 77062 driver side and 77063 passenger side now next time get up and look! Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #8 – September 02, 2008, 07:55:55 PM Don't the vast majority of these cars already have chrome door handles? I know my 88 does, and I thought all except the Turbo Coupe, Sport and XR7 had 'em. I briefly considered swapping the black handles out of my spare TC doors onto my car to complete the de-chroming but decided against it. Not for any noble reason, mind you - I was just too lazy to drill the rivets out of the TC handles (the chrome ones were already off for the paint job) Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #9 – September 02, 2008, 09:05:38 PM Thanks I found them sorry. I going to get them. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #10 – September 02, 2008, 09:25:19 PM most of my Cougars and thunderbird had them... except the aero years.... Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #11 – September 02, 2008, 09:28:56 PM Well mine has black, so I want to change them. Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #12 – September 02, 2008, 09:34:42 PM THe chrome on mine are cooked.I'm keeping the black TC handles for the time being Quote Selected
Chrome door handles Reply #13 – September 02, 2008, 09:50:50 PM QuoteI was just too lazy to drill the rivets out of the TC handlesAw come on, Carm...with that year-round snow that y'all have in Canada, all you need is a hammer and a punch, and them frozen rivets will pop right out. Little tip: if you don't want to use pop rivets upon reinstallation, you can use 1-1/4" carriage bolts with some Loc-Tite. They're a little more secure as they're harder to drill out, won't let the handle flop around over time, and can be completely removable (with some elbow grease) when you want them to be. Plus they look cooler. Quote Selected