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05-16-2014, 12:49 PM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
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FWIW the rivet nuts I linked can be set with standard bolts---no rivet gun required.
Good job and again thanks for you effort documenting this process!
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Thanks for the link, I will look into them for the next project. The page had a number of nuts, which one in particular where you referring to?
HH
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05-16-2014, 01:31 PM
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Passenger side grab handle write up-
Must search pic your parts now oh thank for adding to my project list.
Great job the how to
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05-16-2014, 01:37 PM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
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Originally Posted by hammerhome
Thanks for the link, I will look into them for the next project. The page had a number of nuts, which one in particular where you referring to?
HH
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I thought that link would take you right to the page, sorry 'bout that. Try McMaster p/n 97217A393 for representative type. They're described as being for plastics but their design works perfectly in thinner sheet metal too, especially in the 1/4" and larger sizes (metric equivalents as well.)
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05-30-2014, 01:51 PM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
Thanks for the nice write up! I'm curious, would a grab handle from an F series work?
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05-30-2014, 03:52 PM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
I don't know, I've never looked at one before.
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06-02-2014, 08:06 AM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
Just an FYI, the A pillar trim and grab handle on the F350 does not match the E350.
I did find two different types of grab handles for the E350. One that looks similar to the one shown in this thread and then another type a little chunkier. The chunkier ones seems like they would fit my 99 E350 but I'd have to grind a slot for one of the clips near the top of the trim. I think the chunkier trim came from a 2002? But not 100% sure.
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06-03-2014, 03:44 AM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
The F-Series has a different windshield rake or angle so it will be different than the E-Series. The grab handles could be transferred but we'd have to modify our existing A Pillar trim pieces to accommodate them.
I don't think factory grab handles were added until '03? I'll snap a photo of mine later today for comparison.
There are also commercial grade exterior grab handles with a much lower profile, mostly just round bars formed for the purpose. Not all that pretty but just as effective. Links available if anyone is interested in this less attractive alternative.
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06-03-2014, 09:12 AM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
JWA: FYI, my van is a 2002, I am the single owner, and it came with the passenger's side grab handle from the factory (but not one on the driver's side which I want to install). So it looks like 2002 may have been the first year?
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06-04-2014, 04:21 AM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
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Originally Posted by E350
JWA: FYI, my van is a 2002, I am the single owner, and it came with the passenger's side grab handle from the factory (but not one on the driver's side which I want to install). So it looks like 2002 may have been the first year?
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That's entirely possible---I was thinking '03 was first year for both sides as standard equipment. These are images of what I have:
Oddly enough I don't think I've seen too many '02's in my day.
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06-04-2014, 12:19 PM
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Re: Passenger side grab handle write up-
JWA, Those are the chunky handles I saw at the picknpull the other day. There is a difference between the ones you posted to the ones hammerhome posted. Perhaps the chunkier ones are the newer style?
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