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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Parts => Topic started by: sparky65 on September 16, 2011, 02:06:17 PM

Title: 1/4 window handle
Post by: sparky65 on September 16, 2011, 02:06:17 PM

The handle on the left is the reproduction.  All the other interior handle reproductions seemed very close.  This 1/4 window handle seems way off.  Anyone know if there is a better reproduction out there?  If this is as good as you can get I will keep it.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dehn1avx1V4/TnN_wyDuwnI/AAAAAAAAC8Q/8kCe87KCtQ4/s800/DSC01611.JPG)

Title: Re: 1/4 window handle
Post by: C5ZZKGT on September 16, 2011, 10:07:07 PM

I can't really tell...do you know the manufacturer of the repro? I think you will likely find a couple different qualities out there.....might want to check with a Scott Drake vendor and ask??

Title: Re: 1/4 window handle
Post by: sparky65 on September 16, 2011, 10:50:53 PM

Box says Classic Reproductions.  The picture on the Scott Drake website looks better but it has a disclaimer "Images are for reference only and may not be an accurate representation of actual product"  I'll have to call and find out.
(http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/Images/141/10187_280_210_l_n.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/4 window handle
Post by: C5ZZKGT on September 18, 2011, 05:26:16 AM

All I know is that each Scott Drake part that I have is superior, 2 parts come to mind: '65-'66 Tail Light bezels, and the '65-'66 Woodgrain glove box door among many others.Good Luck!

Title: Re: 1/4 window handle
Post by: Brant on September 18, 2011, 10:13:51 AM

I can't tell you from your picture, but we have had the brand that you pictured there, and I like the Scott Drake ones a bit better.  We handle the Drake brand currently and usually have them in stock unless there is a supply problem.  I have been very, very happy with all of the Drake inside door and window handles.

http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-67-QUARTER-WINDOW-HANDLE-P2678.aspx

Title: Re: 1/4 window handle
Post by: sparky65 on March 07, 2012, 09:34:21 PM

I finally got around to ordering the Scott Drake version from Brant.  Its definitely a whole lot nicer.  Figured I would post some side by side pictures for the record.  The Scott Drake one is on the left.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GzaC8Urd3ac/T1gMDI4V7yI/AAAAAAAADH4/_nJ5lX1qqeI/s800/DSC02132.JPG)