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Rex Smith · 02-20-2014, 07:21 PM

I'm trying to remove the door handle off my '30 pickup. It's the locking outside handle. Everything else is off, including all the screws and the inside handle. The latch mech on the edge of the door is unscrewed. The book says to turn the handle 1/4 turn to the left and pull out. Nothing works. Any suggestions?

Mike Peters · 02-20-2014, 08:08 PM

Ditto. Only remove the two screws holding the handle on. The rest of the latch needs to be tight or it could cause the handle to bind as you attempt to turn and remove. Don't pry on it with anything. Turn and pull.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-20-2014, 08:55 PM

Pushing the flap in will relieve a bit of pressure, and I also try to spray some penetrating oil on the shaft, then wiggle it as I pull. As Vince said, it's 1/8 turn, not 1/4 turn.

Rex Smith · 02-21-2014, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes. "The Book" is Les Andrews Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook (the red one) page 1-108

Tom Wesenberg · 02-21-2014, 11:38 AM

I think most of the guys know it's 1/8 turn, but just mistakenly call it 1/4 turn.

Rex Smith · 02-21-2014, 07:36 PM

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Unfortunately, it's still no go. I've screwed the locking mech back on and doused it with Croil. There's no hint of that thing moving out. I've put the door on the floor, stood on the edge of it and pulled with all my might in numerous positions. All I've managed so far is a sore back.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-21-2014, 11:41 PM

Here's a link to 4 pictures I posted earlier, that might help.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...or+latch+tudor

28ACoupe · 02-21-2014, 11:54 PM

Rex - we will get it out on Sunday. See you then.

Rex Smith · 02-22-2014, 10:46 AM

Looking forward to it 28ACoupe. I've tried all positions... 1/8 turn, 1/4 turn, 1/2 turn, full turn, no turn, all turns in between. Looking forward to posting what the problem was; probably user error.

Steve Plucker · 02-22-2014, 11:35 AM

Are you turning it the Right way or the Left way?

Sometimes that area gets rusted and may be the case without looking at it.

Good luck.

Pluck

28ACoupe · 02-23-2014, 11:59 PM

We managed to get the door handles out of the truck today. It took a good deal more work than it should have due to the preponderance of rust. Basically, the knob-rod was rust-welded into the actuator piece and needed some convincing to get it out.

Rex Smith · 02-24-2014, 10:59 AM

It was rusted stuck tight; had to be driven out. Hard blows with a punch.

Brentwood Bob · 02-24-2014, 12:43 PM

Good to learn you got them out finally with BFH. Bob

02-20-2014, 07:21 PM	#1
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Removing Door Handle I'm trying to remove the door handle off my '30 pickup. It's the locking outside handle. Everything else is off, including all the screws and the inside handle. The latch mech on the edge of the door is unscrewed. The book says to turn the handle 1/4 turn to the left and pull out. Nothing works. Any suggestions?

02-20-2014, 08:08 PM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,283	Re: Removing Door Handle Ditto. Only remove the two screws holding the handle on. The rest of the latch needs to be tight or it could cause the handle to bind as you attempt to turn and remove. Don't pry on it with anything. Turn and pull.

02-20-2014, 08:55 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Removing Door Handle Pushing the flap in will relieve a bit of pressure, and I also try to spray some penetrating oil on the shaft, then wiggle it as I pull. As Vince said, it's 1/8 turn, not 1/4 turn.

02-21-2014, 10:37 AM	#4
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Re: Removing Door Handle Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how it goes. "The Book" is Les Andrews Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook (the red one) page 1-108

02-21-2014, 11:38 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Removing Door Handle I think most of the guys know it's 1/8 turn, but just mistakenly call it 1/4 turn.

02-21-2014, 07:36 PM	#6
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Re: Removing Door Handle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Unfortunately, it's still no go. I've screwed the locking mech back on and doused it with Croil. There's no hint of that thing moving out. I've put the door on the floor, stood on the edge of it and pulled with all my might in numerous positions. All I've managed so far is a sore back.

02-21-2014, 11:41 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Removing Door Handle Here's a link to 4 pictures I posted earlier, that might help. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...or+latch+tudor

02-21-2014, 11:54 PM	#8
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Removing Door Handle Rex - we will get it out on Sunday. See you then. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

02-22-2014, 10:46 AM	#9
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Re: Removing Door Handle Looking forward to it 28ACoupe. I've tried all positions... 1/8 turn, 1/4 turn, 1/2 turn, full turn, no turn, all turns in between. Looking forward to posting what the problem was; probably user error.

02-22-2014, 11:35 AM	#10
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Removing Door Handle Are you turning it the Right way or the Left way? Sometimes that area gets rusted and may be the case without looking at it. Good luck. Pluck

02-23-2014, 11:59 PM	#11
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: Removing Door Handle We managed to get the door handles out of the truck today. It took a good deal more work than it should have due to the preponderance of rust. Basically, the knob-rod was rust-welded into the actuator piece and needed some convincing to get it out. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

02-24-2014, 10:59 AM	#12
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Re: Removing Door Handle It was rusted stuck tight; had to be driven out. Hard blows with a punch.

02-24-2014, 12:43 PM	#13
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: Removing Door Handle Good to learn you got them out finally with BFH. Bob