1967/8 Cab Door Handles

[chad]

Can someone please explain to me what the final numbers & letters of these should be.

Jersey Looker says 205J

Others say 205F/G as fitting both late Splits and 67/8 bays.

I've also seem 205F/G with K/L also stamped, in smaller letters, under the F/G.

The replica ones all seem to be sold as fitting both late splits and 67/8 bays.

Thanks

 

[67westy]

I did a bit of research into this for mine. I *think* it's the G for 68's. The late splitty (F's?) will fit but the locking eccentric is slightly different. I have a spare set of 68 handles at home, I'll check the model number on those tonight if you like?

 

[chad]

I'd appreciate it if you would please.

I've seen some that say "F/G" so I don't know where they fit into the scheme of things.
Maybe they fit both with a change of the 'paddle'?

 

[67westy]

I think they both fit anyway as far as I could tell, just minor differences between the two. What are you after anyway? I can get some pics if it helps

 

[chad]

Thanks for your help.

I'm after some genuine ones as my 'good quality' replica ones are already pitted after 6 months.

I'm trying to find out what will fit, with mods or not, as virtually everyone says that they're suitable for 64-68 inclusive.
As the suppliers tend to quote part numbers I'm trying to use these as a definitive guide

Given the cost of them I'm trying to avoid spending a shedload of money on something that won't fit - I've already been bitten a few times by not realising that some things are 68 only.

 

[67westy]

the joys of a '68. I'll get some pictures and codes for you later. Is it just the cab door handles you are looking into?

 

[chad]

Yes please

 

[67westy]

OK well I was wrong! mine are stamped J/M K/L maybe I got confused as the F/G would have been ok as well. The date stamp on them is 8/67 and 9/67 so definitely the right ones:

Hope that helps!

 

[chad]

It does thanks
I now know the part number of ones that will definitely fit
I've got to admit I don't understand the logic behind the letters though, some have a single letter, some two and some four

 

[67westy]

If you are struggling to find some then I might sell these without the locks. Not in the greatest nick but might be OK rechromed. One has scuffs on the front and both have chrome coming off.

 

[chad]

Thanks for the offer.

I've got the old pair off my bus but the part numbers are unreadable as they're in a bit of a state

Now that I know exactly what I'm looking for I'm going to try and get some new ones

I know that its probably deluded but I can at least try

I don't suppose that you know where you can get new locks from do you?

Cheers

 

[67westy]

Afraid not! I only bought this set for the locks (mainly the eccentric) and it was a full set of all handles. I got my original set rechromed and they came up really nice, might be an easier option!

 

[chad]

As you said earlier is all part of the fun of owning a 68

 

[67westy]

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Good luck!