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gearheadbill · 05-23-2012, 01:06 PM

Can anyone tell me whether the interior door handle(s) from a 30-31 roadster/phaeton will work on a 32 aussie open car? The internal "square" that fits over the rotating part of the latch is so worn that it doesn't catch and turn the latch. I have posted some pics of the original handle that I have and an original latch.

FlatheadTed · 05-23-2012, 02:18 PM

The handel there apears to have a steel insert ,get it mig welded then dy grind it ito shape

deuce lover · 05-23-2012, 03:34 PM

Bill, Looks like both your handles and latch remote are worn.Might have to tig weld both and do some file work.Sheldon

gearheadbill · 05-23-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Bill, Looks like both your handles and latch remote are worn.Might have to tig weld both and do some file work.Sheldon

Ted and Sheldon....Thanks for the replies. The latches I am using are NOT the ones in the pics. They are some extras I have. Mine are pretty nice. I can weld the handle up but machining a square hole with a round cutter is hard to do. However, I am gonna give it a shot. Just looking for an easier solution but I guess if I want that I should take up another hobby.

DavidG · 05-23-2012, 04:51 PM

The handles shown in your photos were indeed used on later Model A open cars as well as on '32-'34 station wagons and on '33-'34 phaetons and roadsters. Die cast reproductions are available which, of course, lack the steel insert. Originals without cracks in the inserts do show up from time to time, but they seem to be relatively scarce and expensive.

FlatheadTed · 05-23-2012, 06:11 PM

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gearheadbill · 05-23-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FlatheadTed

Some MIG Rod is Quiet hard but if you can drill 4 1/8 holes in each corner then Die grind

I'm going to TIG the flats then run a very small endmill across the weld to flatten it out. Should work.

DavidG · 05-23-2012, 06:34 PM

It appears that the handle in your photo is bent in the middle and will likely not clear the trip panel when installed. That portion of the handle is made of sheet brass.

05-23-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,700	Re: 1932 Aussie phaeton/roadster The handel there apears to have a steel insert ,get it mig welded then dy grind it ito shape __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

05-23-2012, 03:34 PM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: 1932 Aussie phaeton/roadster Bill, Looks like both your handles and latch remote are worn.Might have to tig weld both and do some file work.Sheldon

05-23-2012, 04:51 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 1932 Aussie phaeton/roadster The handles shown in your photos were indeed used on later Model A open cars as well as on '32-'34 station wagons and on '33-'34 phaetons and roadsters. Die cast reproductions are available which, of course, lack the steel insert. Originals without cracks in the inserts do show up from time to time, but they seem to be relatively scarce and expensive.

05-23-2012, 06:11 PM	#6
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,700	Re: 1932 Aussie phaeton/roadster Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Some MIG Rod is Quiet hard but if you can drill 4 1/8 holes in each corner then Die grind __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

05-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: 1932 Aussie phaeton/roadster It appears that the handle in your photo is bent in the middle and will likely not clear the trip panel when installed. That portion of the handle is made of sheet brass.