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R50/53 How Do I Remove the 'Jesus' Handles

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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Got a little mod project on the go. Need to remove what I call the 'Jesus' handles from Door panels. I have managed to get the door panel off, but the handle appears to be welded onto the panel. Any ideas???
 
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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I assume you're talking about the Y-bars inside the oval door "pocket" cutouts???

Sorry, I don't have any idea how to remove those...but I did find your project intriguing...

My wife (and several other passengers) have expressed their desire for the addition of more "Jesus handles", especially in the traditional overhead location...

Good luck with your project!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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There's been a couple threads where people have done this. I don't remember what was said, but I think plastic rivets are used to hold these in. You may want to check the DIY's. I know both times it was mentioned that I saw were in threads involving people painting these. Hope this helps you find the answer.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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They're called "OS" handles.....That's short for "OH, ****" HANDLES.....
 
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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>>My wife (and several other passengers) have expressed their desire for the >>addition of more "Jesus handles", especially in the traditional overhead >>location...
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>>Good luck with your project!


Yeah, I've had that too.
 
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