There are many design options to consider when building a muscle car today. You can go assembly line correct with original style parts if you’re the type that likes originality. Of course, there’s some that really dig what is called the “Day Two” look, which is the appearance of a classic muscle car after the second day of ownership. This usually entails period performance and appearance modifications. Things like air shocks, side pipes, and Cragar mag wheels enhance the “Day Two” looks while bits like a Sun tach, Hurst shifter, and more make up the performance aspect. Then we have Restomod and Pro Touring builds. We mention these in the same sentence because with each passing day the line is blurred between these two build styles. They both feature enhancements for safer and more comfortable driving like disc brakes, EFI, updated suspension, and of course modern low-profile rubber on larger wheels.
One aspect of a Restomod or Pro Touring build is the visual updates to the body. Many of these feature aftermarket wings/spoilers, wheel flares, body color trim, and more. In the past builders would take the stock Camaro door handles and have them painted or powder coated body color or to match the blacked out trim on the vehicle. But at the end of the day, they were still the stock exterior Camaro door handles that didn’t always flow with the other body changes being made. Over the last few years, the popularity of billet aluminum emblems, gas caps, mirrors, and other trim has risen significantly, but there have been few billet aluminum door handle options available and the few that were had a hefty price tag on them. Speedway Motors is proud to offer a stylish billet aluminum exterior door handle option for the 1967-1969 Camaro and Firebird at a price your wallet will appreciate.
It’s easy to consider all manner of exterior modifications early on in your project. Body modifications are easy to add or make before you hit the body shop for final blocking and paint. But what if you have a finished car that you just want to make some nice exterior updates on? Or perhaps you want to add a touch of billet style without cutting up your original sheetmetal. In these instances, a bolt-on update that requires no drilling, cutting, or modification to your pristine painted body is the ideal modification. Bolting on our billet door handles is no different than replacing old, pitted pot metal originals. Two small mounting bolts to remove once inside the door and you’re off to the races. Since our billet door handles are designed as direct replacements, and even come with new mounting hardware and body gaskets, there is nothing else to buy. Our Camaro and Firebird billet exterior door handles work with factory Shop 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird Door Latches and actuating hardware, so there is nothing else to change, modify, or buy for our billet door handles to fit and operate on your classic ’67-’69 Camaro or Firebird.
Our billet door handles are machined from 6061-T6511 bar stock for strength while maintaining a light overall weight. They fit the hand comfortably and your thumb naturally falls right on the door release button. Their use is instinctive and the same as your stock handles, unlike some custom handles that require you to “think” about how the handles actuate. The raw machined finish is perfect for those looking to paint their handles to match the body or trim color or can be easily given a brushed finish to remove the machining marks. The polished handles provide a chrome like appearance, while the black Cerakote is the right choice for those that are “murdering out” their muscle cars with black trim, black wheels, and the like.
Our billet Camaro door handles are perfectly designed to be direct fit replacements on 1967-1969 F-Body (Camaro/Firebird) cars from General Motors. These handles may work on other GM muscle cars, such as for use as Nova door handles, with minor modifications, including body work/trimming of the door skin. These are sold as a pair with left and right side handles, mounting hardware, and new body gaskets.