A-pillar grab handles.

[SquareRoot]

So my wife always complains about not having anything to grab onto when getting into my K20. I have searched to no avail for a solution that was easy to install. There simply isn't any solutions for the squarebodies that I could find.

So- I made my own. I will state upfront that I own a tubing bender, nutsert kit, mig welder and tap/die set.

I used some 1 inch, .095 tubing and two be 5/16 course thread nutserts per side.

I had to make a "boss" out of 1/4 steel with a 5/16 hole that I tapped with threads. The A-pillar metal is at an odd angle to the window glass and the pillar isn't deep enough for a nutsert.

I put a slight bend in the upper end to follow the contour of the roof.

I found some nickel plated 3/4 plugs at the hardware store that finished the ends off nicely.

Hopefully the pics tell the story. The handle is super solid and functional. Two bolts and it's installed. I placed it so that it virtually disappears behind the A-pillar from the driver/passenger perspective.

My wife loves it's utility but commented that it looked a little "homemade".

Well, I happen to like them. They are simple, effective and cheap.

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[Hotrodspdx]

Great idea !! I think I'm gonna make one for the wife also

 

[Turbo4whl]

So my wife always complains.......

......... commented that it looked a little "homemade".

Yes, I may have heard something like that too.


Grab handle looks great!

 

[Big Chip]

I don’t think those handles look bad at all but I’ve discovered a little different solution. I find that a well placed finger gets them into the truck very quickly and if the finger trick doesn’t work the argument that ensues eliminates the trip.

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[eskimomann209]

Women... all that effort to help them and they criticize. The handle isn’t the problem. The women are. (Jk but seriously) It’s a good looking handle! Is it capped on the top? If not I’d cap it

 

[SquareRoot]

Women... all that effort to help them and they criticize. The handle isn’t the problem. The women are. (Jk but seriously) It’s a good looking handle! Is it capped on the top? If not I’d cap it

Capped! Flush mounted nickel plated brass plugs.

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[eskimomann209]

That’s what I thought I seen. Good looking. Haven’t seen caps like that

 

[78C10BigTen]

Seems like this could be a bizz idea! They look awesome

 

[78C10BigTen]

So my wife always complains about not having anything to grab onto when getting into my K20. I have searched to no avail for a solution that was easy to install. There simply isn't any solutions for the squarebodies that I could find.

So- I made my own. I will state upfront that I own a tubing bender, nutsert kit, mig welder and tap/die set.

I used some 1 inch, .095 tubing and two be 5/16 course thread nutserts per side.

I had to make a "boss" out of 1/4 steel with a 5/16 hole that I tapped with threads. The A-pillar metal is at an odd angle to the window glass and the pillar isn't deep enough for a nutsert.

I put a slight bend in the upper end to follow the contour of the roof.

I found some nickel plated 3/4 plugs at the hardware store that finished the ends off nicely.

Hopefully the pics tell the story. The handle is super solid and functional. Two bolts and it's installed. I placed it so that it virtually disappears behind the A-pillar from the driver/passenger perspective.

My wife loves it's utility but commented that it looked a little "homemade".

Well, I happen to like them. They are simple, effective and cheap.

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Lokar shifter? Or 465?

 

[SquareRoot]

Lokar shifter? Or 465?

Lokar. Th400. Lokar is top notch.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Lokar. Th400. Lokar is top notch.

Always liked and wanted to put a lokar in my truck

 

[FireTruck1984]

Yes, I may have heard something like that too.


Grab handle looks great!

My wife may complain about it, but my girlfriend will tell me it’s genius!

 

[eskimomann209]

Lokar. Th400. Lokar is top notch.

Don’t tell everyone about your millenial anti theft device.
It’s an Sm465 riiiiight?

 

[bucket]

Seems like this could be a bizz idea! They look awesome

I agree with this.

 

[SirRobyn0]

So my wife always complains about not having anything to grab onto when getting into my K20. I have searched to no avail for a solution that was easy to install. There simply isn't any solutions for the squarebodies that I could find.

So- I made my own. I will state upfront that I own a tubing bender, nutsert kit, mig welder and tap/die set.

With the Stay at home order extended for a month here I'm going to make a similar set tomorrow, but there will be a few differences. #1. I don't own a tubing bender #2. I'm going to use stuff I have on hand and avoid buying anything. Most of what I have hanging around is 3/4" tubing so I'll go with that and post an update with pics once I get going on it.