The Elky is all fixed up an no longer hillbilly door function. As much as driving a El Camino is not hillbilly. I can't possibly care less what anyone else thinks about me or my cars.
The date I wrote on the old door handle was for sure 2010, but the month was worn off somehow.
While I was out there...
I went ahead and replaced the air filter and the fuel filter. They are not really connected to the door handle project but the garage was cooled off so why not.
I could not find anything in my little notebook of projects done to the Elky. Not too surprising. It is mostly oil changes and regular maintenance. Thing that just break and need attention get fixed and I often forget to write it down.
Now I need to find a replacement door handle to go back in stock and some more door card clips.
Found the door handles. Both sides. driver and passenger side. $16.59 for the pair! That is why I just keep driving that old Elky!
https://www.amazon.com/Passenger-Replacement-Oldsmobile-20009583-20009582/dp/compatibility-chart/B00P30V650
Wow, I went looking for more of the clips. Several sites wanted 5 to 9 bucks EACH for a little plastic clip. I don't think so. I keep digging and Found a place selling a package of 20 of them to 5 bucks. OK, that is my price range. OF course they had a few other things I have been wanting for the parts collection. They are on order.