Black Dragon

[Marc]

Hi all,

 

I wasn't sure where to post this, apologies if I've posted in the wrong section.

 

I'm looking at purchasing new door handles and chrome door molds from Black Dragon and was wondering if anyone has purchased these items from Black Dragon?

 

They seem to be the most competitive in pricing but I'm a little worried about the quality. I tried searching the forums but only found comments on rubber kits from Black Dragon which I actually ordered earlier this year....... it's not a bad kit but I ended up purchasing additional door rubbers from Scotts old rubber as I couldn't close my doors with the Black dragon door seals..... other than that the rest of the kit is ok.

 

I've also seen door handles on other American sites and on ebay but I'm not sure which way to go.

 

I have a few sets of original door handles and the original chrome molds but they're not in the greatest shape and the rubber on the chrome mold is as hard as a rock.

 

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Marc.

[nizm0zed]

have you seen the new chrome handles on Evilbay? I have been considering buying a pair, but im not at that point in my rebuild yet...

[specialp3]

the handles you get from black dragon will not be genuine, try msa or an ebayer called the the-z-connexion as they have genuine parts. I purchased my handles from Courtesy Nissan along with many other genuine parts. all these suppliers are good if you don't jerk them around, i have purchased $000's worht of gear from them all, no problems. all z parts in hornsby could also help which would also save the risk of damaging the chrome strips from the us.

 

cheers.

[Marc]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

 

I've ordered a bit of stuff off eBay (genuine badges) but haven't come across genuine door handles or chrome molds yet; I'll have another look. I've seen door handles from Singapore but don't know if they are genuine; states they are OEM, not so sure???

 

I'll try all z parts too, see how I go.

 

I feel lost since Zworx in Mordiallic closed, I used to get all my parts off Waz. :-( Zxtra's in Altona was another good source...... memories!!!!

 

Thanks again for your feedback.

 

Marc.

[Marc]

After a bit research I decided to work with what I have. I've decided to get my handles rechromed and get all of the stainless steel moulds polished.

 

I got some advice from a plating place in Burwood. I had to separate the door handles by grinding off the rivets that keep it all together; from there I ended up tapping an M6 thread where the rivets go and am going to use a bolt with loctite to keep in place. They can't plate the handle as is due to the two different metals. It's going to be $30 per handle and to get the stainless polished I'm looking at $220-$290. This includes the two moulds at the top of the door, the door frames and the moulds that line the side of the roof. Pretty good price I think.

 

I bought new rubbers for the Bailey channel and for the moulds at the top of the doors; got these from Scott's old rubber, about $130. Got some door rubbers, $90 which are really good.

 

Getting closer!!!

 

Marc.