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Outside door handles
There’s a difference when talking Tempest Series.
64-65 handles are thicker and very difficult to find in NOS or nice used. 66-67 handles are thinner and can be found, as there are a set of NOS on auction now. Most people think all the above years are the same because the two styles will mount to all 4 years. When parked side by side as my GTO’s are you can see the difference, but especially when you grab both handles at the same time there’s a noticeable difference. I’m sure many restorations of 64-65 cars have 66-67 handles on them.
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yes, and the reproductions are the thinner ones .
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Good info. I replaced a lot of parts on my 64 over the years and can't recall exactly what and when. A quick check shows I still have the thicker ones shown in your comparison pics...
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I bought an NOS '64 handle new in box for $20 at Turlock 15 years ago and installed it on my '67. about a year ago I noticed it was thicker than the passenger side handle, but the same as the handles on my '65. I prefer the thick handles, and you can't tell the difference unless you get down and squint at it. I'm leaving it where it is!!
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Partial part number, last 2 or 3 digits, is cast on the handle on inside of the small end of 64-65s. I don't know about 66-67. You can see IF the handle is not mounted..
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