Door Handle Issue

[610StaWag]

The metal lever in the door handle to the driver’s door just broke (early 1973 Datsun 610 station wagon). Can this cast door handle part be welded? I haven’t been able to locate a parts car for several years. The bottom photo clearly shows where it's broken. Does anyone have any information or alternative suggestions?

 

IMG_4621 by Donald Broz, on Flickr
 

 

IMG_4623 by Donald Broz, on Flickr

 

 

[MikeRL411]

Get 2 worn out small diameter drill bits.  Clamp the 2 parts in correct alignment.  Take a new drill bit the same or just slightly larger in diameter to the 2 hanger queens.  Drill 2 holes through the clamped up remnant.  Squirt a LITTLE epoxy into the holes.  Dip the worn out drill bits in epoxy and slam them into the 2 drilled holes.  The spirals will provide enough "grip" to secure the joints. Go away until tomorrow.  Take your best Dremel tool cut-off wheels and trim the drill bit shafts as close as you have the nerve to do.  Install with or without finish grinding on the cut off surface, I think you will have enough clearance without grinding.  Good Luck!

[datzenmike]

You can't weld pot metal'.

 

All 610 drivers (left) side handles are the same, all years all goons, sedans and hard tops.... http://community.ratsun.net/classifieds/category/9-body-and-interior/?sort_key=date_added&sort_order=desc.

[610StaWag]

Well I guess I am about about to start the search.  

It looks like the handles are possible for right or left use, if the plastic receiver is moved to the empty hole on the other side. What do you think?

[Roadster-ka]

If like a 510, you can switch pass side to drivers side and use drivers on pass side. By the way, 510 and 240z are same part number and still available from Nissan!

[datzenmike]

Way different part numbers but may be very similar looking the difference in negligible. All '79s cars have the lift handles eben the 620 but they are different slightly

[610StaWag]

Is it possible to make a currently available (front outer door handle, 68-73 Datsun 510 & 240Z) fit a 1973 610?

Will Nissan Part # 80606-E4100 fit a '73 601?

 

It has been a bit confusing looking at Nissan/Datsun handles for sale. Some listings say the handles fit 240Z and 510 and some other listings say 240Z, 260Z and 280Z. Please tell me what I should be looking for. Thank you.