Datsun door handle pads 510

[henry]

Hi,

 As I'm installing new rubber on my 510, I bought these.

   I have no idea how they are installed. It seems like the openings are way to small for the handle mechanisms to go through.

    I don't want to force them on, as I think the rubber might rip ( .. although the rubber is somewhat thick ).

     Anyone know how it's done?? I bought them from DAPS

        Thank you,

          Henry

      

[iceman510]

I was just looking at this tonight.  Unless someone has a trick, it looks to me like you have to drill out or grind down one of the spin rivets to disassemble the center section to put these on.  I have some brand new Nissan handles, and they are installed when you get them.  It will be great to get a good answer to this. 

[henry]

Oh, no way.

    I'll call the seller tomorrow & find out. If so, I'll return them.

      I was originally thinking of just cutting my own; but they seem specialized to keep the rain out.

   Maybe slice them - fit & glue them?

       I'll let you know,

          Henry

   

[henry]

Hi,

   So I just spoke with the vendor & he said that the only practical way is to slice, install & glue them together.

      I wonder if the black silicone Permatex adhesive would be a good choice?

      Henry

[RLJ]

O-ring adhesive?

Used for making your own custom o-rings. 

[henry]

Got a brand?

[RLJ]

Loctite 404