pal1955 Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 I have one of 8 (i.e., 2 cars, one cover.) I just assumed they were near impossible to find, but I thought I'd ask. There is one on ebay. I need 3 for the car that runs, but am not soo anal (my wife may disagree) to pay a fortune for them. Are these available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Have you tried a GM Dealer, they were still available some time ago. In what kind of shape are the little snap frames held in by the Pull Handle Screws? These are called "escrutsions" (sp) by the trade and were available as well. If I remember properly average about $2.50 to $3.00 each.The "Used Parts" Sellers certainly should have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Is actually two parts (need four each)<pre>- grp 14.691 retainer 20588020- grp 14.691 escutcheon 20587948</pre>GMPD is showing both available and about $30 for four of each with s&h Is from 1993 parts book so might want to verify before ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahein Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 Try this or look here for "img src". You only need four of each for one Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1955 Posted September 8, 2002 Author Share Posted September 8, 2002 As far as I can tell, the "escrutsions" look okay. How could they go bad? All seem to have the ridge on the top and bottom. I assume these covers fall off a lot rather than break. Probably having a few extra on hand might be a good idea. Do you suppose new escrutsions would get them to hold on a little better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 I may have given you a "Bum Steer",the retainer;grp 14.691 retainer 20588020is what you'll need if you have the caps ("escrutsions")and they're Ok. Never hurts to have a spare though!The retainer frame will have been damaged if the Door Pull has been removed with anything other then a Slim/ deep 10mm socket. Took me a while to find the correct socket for this removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 Generally the reason the "eschalon"(disregard spelling) falls off is the retainer is crack down by the screw. If damaged, the retainer spreads and the eschalons will not stay on. Both parts sell for around $3.50 retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 The door pull handle <span style="font-weight: bold">escutcheon</span>, which list at your local GM dealer for $3.77, has a bid on the current eBay auction for over $9!!! Go eBay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Someone please send a note to the bidders and tell them the part number at their GM dealer....... the GM price is toooooooo much but $9.00 is over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattadudes Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 the funniest part (!) of all is that the part number is on the bag in the photo on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Don't know what happened to the prices, but I got extra escutcheons and retainers (GM 20487948 and GM 20588020) from Lambert Buick two years ago for 83 cents each. I just looked at the invoice to double check. And wear and age don't have much to do with those--they were popping off regularly when the car was new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 I was happy to see that Red Reatta Russ straightened out the proper spelling of "Escutcheon"Apparently GM figured it out by 1990, My 90 "Verts" do not have them, the strap just slides into the panel. Charlie B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1955 Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 Up to $20.50 on eBay! Unbelieveable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 CharlieVertMan, the 1990 Reatta uses the same door strap retainers and escutcheons as the 1988 and 1989 models. It's the 1991 that may be different. The one only escutcheon on eBay did sell for $20.50 plus $2 for shipping. Such a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie B. Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 I have two 90 "Verts" neither one has any escutcheons, Am I missing some thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 If the excutcheon is missing the pull handle retaining phillips screw will show. The ugly screw is covered by the escutcheon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1955 Posted September 27, 2002 Author Share Posted September 27, 2002 Just got my escutcheons from gmpartsdirect. Got a bunch of extras and am tempted to sell them on eBay. Would you all think that was unethical? What if I told everyone with questions where I got them so only the idiots buy 'em? The last one sold for $20.50! If I sell 4, they will pay for my coil pack! Oh the guilt, taking advantage of the meek! Must be my catholic upbringing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattadudes Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 door pull straps on '90 and '91 models are totally different than the earlier models. the strap itself tucks over the opening for the screw, completely eliminating the need for the escutcheons. ddor panels on '90 and '91 models are identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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