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Drifter

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Passenger grab handles
« on: January 22, 2014, 09:32:51 AM »
I did the unthinkable...pulled on the passenger grab handle to move the sled...yep she broke,  just wondering if these are still available as NOS parts.  Oh yeah 1979 drifter 340.  Oem part number 100881.

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jimvw57

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2014, 10:44:27 AM »
About the best you can do is watch swap meets for used handles. They show up every so often. Have not seen anyone make aftermarket ones that fit.
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Drifter

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2014, 02:59:46 PM »
Has anyone found a glue or drilled it and pinned it?  Mine is a clean break in the middle.
Thanks for the reply.
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kawhead

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 08:23:26 AM »
i'd hate to glue it,might break at the wrong time....
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greeno

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 12:10:31 PM »
Would my 80 Intruder handles work for you???  I'd be willing to trade fer some parts. 
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Drifter

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2014, 12:52:14 PM »
Not sure if the intruders are the same but I don't really have any parts for sale/swap either.  Thanks for the offer anyway.
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gixxer6

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2014, 01:26:06 PM »
In my experience, these 30+ year old handles are strictly a decoration.  They are old and brittle and are very weak.  If you're wanting something for a second rider to hold on to for functionality, look for some new aftermarket handles.  Otherwise I don't see why some good plastic glue wouldn't work, to keep it looking original.
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jimvw57

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2014, 12:00:24 AM »
Invaders and Intruders used the same handles.
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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2014, 01:30:16 PM »
I made a set out of wood (oak) and painted them black.  Your likely would never know as I agree, decoration only.  They've been on my Drifter for 3 years and look fine.  I picked up a replacement set 3 years ago and will swap the wood for plastic but they've lasted well.  Jig saw and a fair amount of sanding with some black paint and your good.  Steve :D
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JOJOLTD

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2015, 04:21:41 PM »
i have a spare set of handles
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Trap4x4

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2015, 09:57:40 PM »
I'll jump on those handes JOJO .... Email me tyeast@shockware.com and we'll talk price and shipping...
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JOJOLTD

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2015, 08:39:57 AM »
i ended up giving them to a friend who was building and invader for his kid. sorry trap
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440RX

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2015, 11:29:17 AM »
How close would these be    http://www.easternvintage.com/sno-jet.html
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rminier

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2015, 02:21:06 PM »
I think those would work fine. I measured the center to center holes in the tunnel for the attachment bolts, and my '75 SnoJet and '79 Invader both look like 5 3/8 inches.
  They aren't the exact same mold as the original Kawis, but at least they would be better than nothing, if you're not worried about a "show" sled.
  My Invader still has the originals, but I sure don't trust them. They're probably as brittle as uncooked spaghetti! :D
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heiner921

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Re: Passenger grab handles
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2015, 06:36:18 AM »
I have 2 sets I'd sell
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