door handle

[Richard Murphy]

We own a 1971 International Overlander and the exterior door handle broke. Any suggestions for a replacement?

[Davydd]

My door handle latch evidently had been broken in the past and someone (previous owner?) had it welded back together. Works OK now.

[Richard Murphy]

The handle is flat and it broke where the pin goes through it. The part that wraps around the pin broke off.

[Safari Tim]

Here is a parts breakdown of that particular lock. You might try checking with Oasis RV . I was able to get parts for my lock in the past.

[startrekker2001]

They apparently changed the lock design in '78. When mine broke, I went to the Airstream dealer in Fredericksburg VA and he quoted me a price of $125 for the kit to fix it. He said and I quote:"be glad you don't have a '77. The replacement kit is over $500".

Does anyone know of a repository for expired Airstreams that our friend might contact to get used parts?

BTW, my problem was the ears on the bolt subassembly were broken off and a friend brazed new ears on and it works fine.

Good Luck

[Safari Tim]

Originally posted by startrekker2001
He said and I quote:"be glad you don't have a '77. The replacement kit is over $500".

Yep. That is what I found out when I researched to repair my door lock on my '71. What I was told is the replacements are handmade. The parts breakdown I gave in my earlier post shows the lock used from 1970 - 1977. So you are very lucky!

Does anyone know of a repository for expired Airstreams that our friend might contact to get used parts?

Again, see my earlier post. Oasis RV had the parts I needed available and knew what I was talking about when I asked for it. Not cheap mind you but I got what I needed to fix my lock and a new lock cyclinder with keys. One of the easier jobs I had to tackle

[aviontt]

I welded mine ....Works GREAT.....

[Richard Murphy]

Thank you for all of your suggestions. Welding sounds better all of the time.

[WATTSR]

Originally Posted by Richard Murphy

Thank you for all of your suggestions. Welding sounds better all of the time.

CAL Inland R.V. Center
909-734-8130 p/n 22065 k t vertical shaft $44.80 on 12-18-02

works on my 71 excella 31'

Rob

[RivetED]

Originally Posted by startrekker2001

...Does anyone know of a repository for expired Airstreams that our friend might contact to get used parts?...

Try Colaw RV (Junkyard) in Missouri.

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Anyone have a pic of a welded repair they would post?

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