Help with a broken door handle 1929 Buick Marquette - Recast? Weld? Help!

[Guest 1929marquette]

It just "broke" by itself in the shop.... restoration ghosts are out there. Anyone have a spare? 1929-1931 should fit. I wonder if it can be welded? recast in a foundry? Does anybody know who/where?

[C Carl]

First try Rich Baumgarten. thehandleman@comcast.net Send photos to him. Good luck.

[Guest 1929marquette]

Thanks Carl! I just sent him photos. I called Dennis at dennis@locknstitch.com where they do a lot of cast metal welding, he doesn't believe that they can do much if the handle is pot metal as I believe it is. Hopefully Rich will have a spare one to part with

[Joe in Canada]

Any old handle will do the same thing as pot metal becomes brittle with age. If you have to buy a handle buy a new one if you are keeping the car as the next original one can break also. Mike Butters specialises in casting handles nbutters@eagle.ca Can make you a new one with the lock and you will never have to buy a replacement again. He made the interior and exterior handles for my car and you can not tell if they are original or recast.

[Guest 1929marquette]

Hi Joe, well wow! Before you posted your response somehow I had read in the Internet that Mike Butters is the one to call so I just did that a few minutes past. I sent him pictures and I think I'll be sending him my business.

Thanks again!

[midman]

I think Bob's Automobilia has them in stainless steel

[Guest 1929marquette]

I think Bob's Automobilia has them in stainless steel

I just sent them an email as I didn't find it in their catalog.

[Guest 1929marquette]

I was able to have my handles done by Mike Butters in Canada. Mike is an absolute professional and a gentleman. I recommend him for any of these jobs. He works with you from start to finish and the results were amazing!! If I ever run into any casting need I will surely have Mike redo any pot metal handles.

[Joe in Canada]

I am glad you are happy with Mikes work on your new handles. He did me 1930 Cadillac screw on interior handles that I imagine were a nightmare to do and they came out flawless. Mike will make any part your car may need as he also made the parts for my seat adjusters. Anyone I have ever sent to Mike has been totally impressed with him and his work.

Happy motoring Joe

[nick8086]

It must be broken door handle month...

[Joe in Canada]

I guess you know who can make you a new one.

[Guest 1929marquette]

Its that pesky pot metal material... Mike will make you a new set and you won't have to worry again!