Unfortunately, yeah, the '60-'62 clips are not the common C-wire clips. Also unfortunately, it looks like Old6rodder's sketch has been taken down.
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| Author: | greasy 225 [ Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Door handle/wnidow crank removal on A body? |
I cant figure out how to get the door handles and window cranks off thier shafts? Is there a special trick I need to know or worse yet a special tool! Any help would be way cool, Im flat stuck and dont want to ruin somethin. -Jesse |
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| Author: | Pierre [ Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:36 pm ] |
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Not sure if they are same across all A bodies - but on my 71 duster, the window crank has one single screw (allen?) holding it to the shaft and once unscrewd the handle comes out with a healthy tug. The inside door handle - hold it in its open position and look behind it, has a standard 6 sided bolt holding it on. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:03 pm ] |
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I am guessing you're working on a '60-'62 car, is that right? Because the '63-up A-body door and window handles are attached with simple bolts. The '60-'62 handles are attached with tension clips. The removal tool is available at most well-stocked auto parts stores. Try a KD #431 or Lisle 18600. |
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| Author: | greasy 225 [ Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:28 pm ] |
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Yup a '62, so is the tool the only decent way to get these things off with? -Jesse |
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| Author: | dakight [ Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:58 am ] |
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It can be done with a screwdriver but you run the risk of tearing the upholstery. The tool is the correct and best way to do it. Harbor Freight has a package of 4 or 5 trim tools for less than $10.00; one of the tools in the package is the one you need. One of the others is used to pop the chrome trim from body panels. It's a useful little package at a reasonable price. |
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| Author: | Bob Paulin [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:04 am ] |
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I own the tools - I have since I worked on these cars in new car dealerships. But, if you're only going to be doing this once, I cannot see the practicality in buying any of the special tools. You can often wrap a shop towel around the handle, going between the handle and the door panel to the shaft, then wiggle it to slide the clip out. The towel usually catches the clip, so it doesn't go flying like it can when the tool is used by someone without experience using the tool. Much less traumatic to the upholstery than a screwdriver or any other inappropriate tool might be.......<G> |
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| Author: | james longhurst [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:19 am ] |
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Quote: I own the tools - I have since I worked on these cars in new car dealerships.
We have a winner here folks! I've bought (and lost) a few of those tools over the years and find the rag technique is much cheaper(free) and works very well.But, if you're only going to be doing this once, I cannot see the practicality in buying any of the special tools. You can often wrap a shop towel around the handle, going between the handle and the door panel to the shaft, then wiggle it to slide the clip out. The towel usually catches the clip, so it doesn't go flying like it can when the tool is used by someone without experience using the tool. Much less traumatic to the upholstery than a screwdriver or any other inappropriate tool might be.......<G> -James |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:39 am ] |
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Hey, quit lookin' at me... C U @ around 11-noon tomorrow. Lou |
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| Author: | VDART [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 62 handle removal |
Post your towel removal experience -- on the 60-62 toads the shaft is square & the clip goes completely around it-- I had a terrible time with some of the doors & some of them just popped off. Oldrodder had a sketch some time back on how he did--it.. A strong flat blade will work just keep at it. Lawrence |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:02 pm ] |
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Unfortunately, yeah, the '60-'62 clips are not the common C-wire clips. Also unfortunately, it looks like Old6rodder's sketch has been taken down.
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