More than cosmetic - the rod connected to the door lock will need to move in the same direction as now, as will the lock cylinder. That is probably more important so all you have to do is install the handle and hook up the links. If they don't move the same way, you get to make rocker links to convert movement, or install "choke" cables and mounts etc etc.
Nuthin ever works as easy as the original idea, and I hope you find compatible handles. Probably those big AMC jobbers. Sounds neat.
Nuthin ever works as easy as the original idea, and I hope you find compatible handles. Probably those big AMC jobbers. Sounds neat.