window handle removal

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

window handle removal

30-S6 · NORTH BAY, ONT

There may be a barrel clip or set screw behind a grommet ring ... I'm not positive? but have a look.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

I will look again. I expected a set screw but couldn't see one. I'll look again for that or a barrel clip. Thank you 30 S6

Lightspeed Mike · BELLEVILLE, ONT

Should be a pin that goes through the handle and shaft. It's a square shaft IICR. You have to push the escutcheon back to reveal it. IIRC correctly, it's been a while since I've seen one.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Thank you Lightspeed Mike. I hope to finally meet you on Sunday at k5. Through both handle & shaft. & square shaft IICR (?). I will push the escutcheon back again to see what it reveals.

Marten · RICHMOND, ONT

here you go. This is the best forum for old Ford stuff I have found.

www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1663302-inside-door-handle-removal.html

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Thank you Marten. I will check it out now.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

I was separating the esctucheon from the door panel but it appears I should separate it from the handle. I will try that next. That looks like a great site to bookmark. Thank you again Marten.

30-S6 · NORTH BAY, ONT

I'm not positive with the ford, but the ring or echelon at the base of the handle will have a cone shaped spring behind it .
Push the ring toward the door panel to reveal the hole which the pin or barrel clip goes through the shaft of the handle... It may even have a cotter pin in there if someone has been in there already.
Hopefully this clears up any dilemma you may have removing the handles or cranks.

I would think your car will have the same type of interior door handles/ cranks also.

-- Edited by 30-S6 on Monday 5th of May 2025 06:43:03 AM

Marten · RICHMOND, ONT

Cuddles wrote:
I was separating the esctucheon from the door panel but it appears I should separate it from the handle. I will try that next. That looks like a great site to bookmark. Thank you again Marten.

It's a great site. Lots of Ford info from all forms of Ford trucks. I visit it normally once a day. The guys are super helpful. And if someone gets out of line, watch out they will get eaten up fast.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

In response to 30 S6, no, my model 'A' window crank handles aren't quite the same (see image) as in my 42 LoL. And I am still too busy clearing away logs and brush from the storm but when I finally have time, I hope to try moving the spring toward the door panel instead of away from it and see just what sort of pin or drum I have to deal with. Once I get the handle off, maybe I can remove the panel and fix my door lock and that will free up my time so I can finally install my temporary fuel sending unit so I can finally tell how much gas is in my tank until I get my gauge cluster fixed which will eventually give me the opportunity to get back to my hot rod so I can carry on re-wiring. GEEZ ! Who ever said retirement is boring with nothing to do ? (I am so fond of my model 'A' window cranks - functional and provide an extra at hand tool for breakdowns)

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Yup! The small round clip is on the other side of where I was looking. I just pulled the spring in the wrong direction. Thank you everyone. Now what tool to use to get that little thing out of there ? Hmm ?

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Google "window winder clip removal tool", dozens come up at about $10.

Warren

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Thank you wuga ! I am checking it out.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Oh, I already made one of those tools. I even glued fabric to it to ensure I don't scratch the paint.

Now I need to get the little pin out that looks like a tiny split cylinder. Maybe a small screwdriver will do the trick.

Thank you again !

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

That's called a split pin.

Get yourself a set of cheap pin punches. You will use them a lot.

Cuddles · PETERBOROUGH, ONT

Pin punches - right. Got it. Thank you pugsy. Split pin. Always more to learn.

123pugsy · MARKHAM, ONT

Spray some penetrating oil in there immediately to soak.
Pot metal oxidizes like glue.