Custom Install Of Access Handles

[Nige22]

Hi, I have had the Galaxy for a few weeks now, I do like it but I have a few niggles, such as not enough storage space or handles for the little people (kids being independent) to get in and out.

 

Well when 5 year old Megan grabbed the door hinge and put grease all over the door pillar when she tried to get herself in the back seat, I thought I would install some myself. So I went to the local scrappers and found some roof handles out of a scorpio and set about mounting them in a good place.

 

Basically I used a nut riveter to mount them on the door pillar just in front of the seat belt as it is a strong place and the handles will fold back out of the way. Its not a simple task but it was worth the time and effort as they are used every time they get in and out!!

 

Take a look at the pics

[NikpV]

looks good, can you install nut rivets without expensive tooling ???

[big_kev]

That looks an ACE mod.....think I might try it

[Nige22]

As for teh nut rivet tooling, you pay for what you get, but you have to consider cost against useage. I personally go by the rule cheap usually means after a few times it gets worn and harder to use, so I buy professional tools so when I need to use it again and again, its just as easy as the first time, I am going on my own experiance (such as struggling with cheap tools and cutting/trapping fingers!!!! then destroying said tool and buying an expensive replacement).

 

Anyway, at the time I struggled to find one locally, so it would have had to be delivered 2 - 3 day wait, ranging from

[gregers]

wot a brilliant idea my nipper has trouble getting in also he grabs hold of the pocket in the back of the seat(git)might have to give this ago,have you done both sides?

[adrianf.]

Yup mine grab the seat pockets also.

 

Good idea 10 out of 10

 

Adrian.

[Nige22]

Yes I have done both sides. They are both the same. You have to pull the door seals back and undoo a self tpping screw and the seat belt bolt, but that is the easy part. Take your time and you will get them both in the same place, plus you only get one chance to get it right otherwise it would look a right mess.

 

Good luck everyone.

[strouf]

Α really clever mod ! I was thinking of putting something like those bus handles, on the headrest bases. Your idea is much much better !!

I think you should turn those Scorpio handles around, so that they face backwards. They might brake, as they are not designed to get pulled from that angle.

[Nige22]

If they were the other way round the poor little tykes fingers might get trapped when they pull on it. I have given them a good test, and as I have packed the gap between the base of the handle and the car body with big washers, it would take a lot of force to break them. Dont forget they are only inteneded for small people, thats why they are low. For normal people I would advise to use the roof handles provided as standard above the door, but I know what you mean.

[Soulja]

Lol, I know what you mean about the storage space.