I have removed both door handles completely. Now I need to separate the actual HANDLE from the assembly. There is a PIN that holds them together. I need to drill out the pin and then later replace it. However, I can't find a replacement. I've tried Merlin, the guy who painted my VX and his crew, 2 of the largest and oldest local body shops (open since 1940-1950's), the guys at Fastenal, and Louisville Fasteners and ALL with no luck.

I've been told I would have to have something fabricated or use an ALL THREAD which basically looks like a long skinny bolt but is threaded the entire length and then to have 2 nuts on each end.

This is the only idea so far.

Any suggestions???????