Thanks for the excellent detail in your last message!
I originally thought it might be the linkages..but it wasn't.
As you describe, it is the door handle.
I will follow your instructions and see if I can't replace it
this weekend.
Will let you know how it goes.
I will check ebay and local junkyards for replacement door handle..
is it the handle that fails? or some other connector the handle is attached to?
I really appreciate your responses, you really know these cars!
Best regards