Door Handle(s) orientation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OregonNed · 07-19-2018, 12:58 PM

Looking at the inner door panel, what is the correct (factory), orientation of the installed door handle and window crank? (Window up, door shut). Thank you.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-19-2018, 01:14 PM

door handle level with window crank level knob in the front

**leddzepp** · 07-19-2018, 01:22 PM

If the knob on the window crank is positioned to the rear it will hit your knee and irritate you to no end

**FirstOwner69** · 07-19-2018, 01:34 PM

The picture below shows what I recall being the orientation when my truck was new. Obviously, I've removed them probably a dozen times over the years, but I've always been pretty anal about the positioning. That said, I'd guess the factory orientation of the window cranks varied a few degrees from truck to truck. The door handles were always as horizontal as possible.

OregonNed · 07-19-2018, 02:23 PM

Excellent. Thanks guys. Upgrading handles and figured I’d get em right

07-19-2018, 12:58 PM	#1
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Door Handle(s) orientation Looking at the inner door panel, what is the correct (factory), orientation of the installed door handle and window crank? (Window up, door shut). Thank you. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-19-2018, 01:14 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Door Handle(s) orientation door handle level with window crank level knob in the front

07-19-2018, 01:22 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Door Handle(s) orientation If the knob on the window crank is positioned to the rear it will hit your knee and irritate you to no end __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-19-2018, 01:34 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Door Handle(s) orientation The picture below shows what I recall being the orientation when my truck was new. Obviously, I've removed them probably a dozen times over the years, but I've always been pretty anal about the positioning. That said, I'd guess the factory orientation of the window cranks varied a few degrees from truck to truck. The door handles were always as horizontal as possible. Attached Images

07-19-2018, 02:23 PM	#5
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Door Handle(s) orientation Excellent. Thanks guys. Upgrading handles and figured I’d get em right __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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