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Maybe not the right section, but there are numerous forums I could have posted this in.
My car currently looks like this.
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Now, the more observant among you will notice that it's de-locked, and de-handled. (as well as being totally cool! :smoke
Herein lies the problem.
In a month's time, I'll be moving to Norway, and I want to take my car with me.
Not a big problem, except for the fact that because it's a '71, import regulations mean that it has to be "near standard".
While all rules are bendable, the one that is least bendable requires the vehicle to have exterior door handles.
Obviously, I could refit the originals, it'll be a PITA, but not a big deal.
However, I want to fly in the face of convention, and do something different.
At the moment, I'm looking at handles from a C3 Corvette, and wondering if they could be made to fit. They are slightly more flush mounted than the Cougar's.
Like these.
Not sure if it'll work or not, so I'm researching other options.
This is where I need help from you guys. :wave:
I need thoughts and opinions on what would make a really cool handle to fit my car.
Obviously, the latch has to be pushed, or pulled down to be released, rather than pulled up. so it would need to be capable of doing this.
It's also not essential that the handles are mounted in the door, so long as they are obviously door handles. It would be possible to use some sort of microswitch to activate the poppers and open the doors.
Any thoughts ?
My car currently looks like this.

Now, the more observant among you will notice that it's de-locked, and de-handled. (as well as being totally cool! :smoke
Herein lies the problem.
In a month's time, I'll be moving to Norway, and I want to take my car with me.
Not a big problem, except for the fact that because it's a '71, import regulations mean that it has to be "near standard".
While all rules are bendable, the one that is least bendable requires the vehicle to have exterior door handles.
Obviously, I could refit the originals, it'll be a PITA, but not a big deal.
However, I want to fly in the face of convention, and do something different.
At the moment, I'm looking at handles from a C3 Corvette, and wondering if they could be made to fit. They are slightly more flush mounted than the Cougar's.
Like these.

Not sure if it'll work or not, so I'm researching other options.
This is where I need help from you guys. :wave:
I need thoughts and opinions on what would make a really cool handle to fit my car.
Obviously, the latch has to be pushed, or pulled down to be released, rather than pulled up. so it would need to be capable of doing this.
It's also not essential that the handles are mounted in the door, so long as they are obviously door handles. It would be possible to use some sort of microswitch to activate the poppers and open the doors.
Any thoughts ?