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drolston · 04-11-2018, 03:37 PM

After careful study, I concluded that the only way to replace the broken door handle spring was to remove the brace by bending the tabs that hold it to the triangular mounting plate. Of course the critical tab (the one that catches the spring) broke off.

The piece is more like pot metal than steel; pretty sure it can not be repaired by welding. I can not find the inside door handle mechanism on Ebay or any of the reproduction parts sites.

First; Is there a source for the inside door handle mechanism. Left/drivers door on a business coupe (narrow door) versus Sedan Coupe (wide door).

Second; is there any way in H*** to replace that spring without taking the mechanism apart? Make my day and say "no".

04-11-2018, 03:37 PM	#1
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Inside Door Handle Spring '41 After careful study, I concluded that the only way to replace the broken door handle spring was to remove the brace by bending the tabs that hold it to the triangular mounting plate. Of course the critical tab (the one that catches the spring) broke off. The piece is more like pot metal than steel; pretty sure it can not be repaired by welding. I can not find the inside door handle mechanism on Ebay or any of the reproduction parts sites. First; Is there a source for the inside door handle mechanism. Left/drivers door on a business coupe (narrow door) versus Sedan Coupe (wide door). Second; is there any way in H*** to replace that spring without taking the mechanism apart? Make my day and say "no".