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Terry,OH · 10-26-2020, 08:08 AM

The 3W and the Cabriolet also used die cast handles, but the Conv. Sedan handle is unique. The 3W and Cabriolet handle shaft has a recess in the square operator shaft. I bought 48-702350 from Mac's I was surprised to see a die cast handle with a 3-3/4" long, 5/16" square, shaft without any recess. The mounting plate is also die cast not stainless. I do not have an original C.S. handle to see if this reproduction handle would replace with slight modification. It does appear with modification it could replace the 3W & Cabriolet handle. If your looking for an original with patina suggest you advertise in the wanted section here and at the V8 Club form.

10-26-2020, 08:08 AM	#2
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 35 Ford Exterior Door Handle The 3W and the Cabriolet also used die cast handles, but the Conv. Sedan handle is unique. The 3W and Cabriolet handle shaft has a recess in the square operator shaft. I bought 48-702350 from Mac's I was surprised to see a die cast handle with a 3-3/4" long, 5/16" square, shaft without any recess. The mounting plate is also die cast not stainless. I do not have an original C.S. handle to see if this reproduction handle would replace with slight modification. It does appear with modification it could replace the 3W & Cabriolet handle. If your looking for an original with patina suggest you advertise in the wanted section here and at the V8 Club form. Last edited by Terry,OH; 10-26-2020 at 08:15 AM.