Does anyone here have any experience with the OER replacement inner door handles for 1970-1974 Camaros? I purchased a set and the handle does not go far back enough and won't unlock the door when trying to open the door from the inside. My driverside I better than the left so I'm assuming its base casting. What I'm wondering is if I should order a new set but I'm afraid ill experience the same thing.

Any input will be much appreciated.

 

I can not say for sure what your issue is but I have had to bend the rod between the handle and latch.

 

Thats what I was trying to avoid...

 

How much of a bend are we talking. These cars do vary due to manufacturing processes. Pretty much anywhere they use rods they do it so it can be tweaked. Its the same on the carburetors. Rods are easy to bend at the factory. A sheet metal stamping would be used if they could get away with exact measurement.

bends should not be more that a 1/16" of its all OEM parts. I am sure aftermarket is not as good. Maybe a 1/8"

 

The handle needs to go back another inch when pulling it, it will have to be a significant bend. I can see that the casting is keeping the handle from going past a certain point. I ordered another set to see if they are the same way, better or worse. If more of the same, ill take the handle apart and will have to shave down the part of the unit that's keeping the lever from opening all the way.