Repro Outside Door Handles

[markafss]

There seem to be 2 manufactures of reproduction outside door handles, Dyncorp and Scott Drake. Is one a better product than the other? TIA

 

[turtle5353]

I always preferred Dynacorn. But that’s just my opinion.

 

[rio1856]

Scott Drake doesn't make anything

 

[c9zx]

Scott Drake is always my last choice. However I've not compared the two. Chuck

 

[markafss]

Scott Drake is always my last choice. However I've not compared the two. Chuck

Thx

 

[rcadd1ct]

These are the ones I went with. They seem to be decent so far.

https://www.kentuckymustang.com/ext...-handle-kit-outer-with-gaskets-1971-1973.html

 

[70cobrascj]

I ordered a set from NPD and they are nice.
They have a mark on the back KOA who ever that is. They used the same handle it seems in trucks and other vehicles into the 80’s I believe. I have what seems to be a NOS passenger handle with a E0 number on it.
Attached are pics of the ones from NPD

 

[Rick@NPD]

There seem to be 2 manufactures of reproduction outside door handles, Dyncorp and Scott Drake. Is one a better product than the other? TIA

Neither Scott Drake nor Dynacorn are manufacturers. There is only ONE set of tooling and manufacturer doing the 71-73 outer door handles. This is one of those cases where only one manufacturer has tooled-up, and everyone imports the same product through different consolidators/suppliers in Taiwan.

That goes for a lot of the 71-73 stuff, because due to the lower production numbers and cars still existing today, there's typically not enough market-demand and volume to support two-or-more competing toolings and manufacturers. For instance, all fenders, hoods and doors come from the same manufacturer for 71-73.

As for these handles, they are a nice looking and sturdy reproduction, but the only criticism (earned) that I've seen is that they do not lay as "flush" as originals do while at rest.

 

[70cobrascj]

Neither Scott Drake nor Dynacorn are manufacturers. There is only ONE set of tooling and manufacturer doing the 71-73 outer door handles. This is one of those cases where only one manufacturer has tooled-up, and everyone imports the same product through different consolidators/suppliers in Taiwan.

That goes for a lot of the 71-73 stuff, because due to the lower production numbers and cars still existing today, there's typically not enough market-demand and volume to support two-or-more competing toolings and manufacturers. For instance, all fenders, hoods and doors come from the same manufacturer for 71-73.

As for these handles, they are a nice looking and sturdy reproduction, but the only criticism (earned) that I've seen is that they do not lay as "flush" as originals do while at rest.

Rick I noticed that but thought maybe it was because the rubber bumper stops were new and not 50 plus years old. My original passenger one sticks out a little but not as much as the new one. The new one isn’t really noticeable unless you are looking for it

 

[Fabrice]

I’ve cut the rubber, which were twice the thickness of the original ‘bumpers’.
One of the very few repops that not only respected the original but were of superior finish (plating).

 

[70cobrascj]

I agree they are a nice sturdy part.

 

[70cobrascj]

Neither Scott Drake nor Dynacorn are manufacturers. There is only ONE set of tooling and manufacturer doing the 71-73 outer door handles. This is one of those cases where only one manufacturer has tooled-up, and everyone imports the same product through different consolidators/suppliers in Taiwan.

That goes for a lot of the 71-73 stuff, because due to the lower production numbers and cars still existing today, there's typically not enough market-demand and volume to support two-or-more competing toolings and manufacturers. For instance, all fenders, hoods and doors come from the same manufacturer for 71-73.

As for these handles, they are a nice looking and sturdy reproduction, but the only criticism (earned) that I've seen is that they do not lay as "flush" as originals do while at rest.

On a side note I’m glad I have a Mustang now and they make lots of good parts for them. Try restoring a 70 Torino Cobra 10-15 years ago. Must stuff had to be NOS or good used that was restorable.