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My3window · 02-12-2014, 12:51 PM

I've been looking for an original pair of inner door handles for my 34 coupe. The ones I have are cracked/broken where they attach to the lock assembly. I'm curious if anyone has found reproductions that are nickle plated instead of chrome plated? One option would be to purchase a chrome pair and have them nickle plated? I'm wondering if that's what most restorers do? Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom/SC · 02-12-2014, 05:33 PM

Tom, you can buy the chrome ones, use some steel wool, brush them just enough to kill the shine and you will have a "Butler" finish very close to nickle plate. Tom

40a-760 · 02-12-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by My3window

I've been looking for an original pair of inner door handles for my 34 coupe. The ones I have are cracked/broken where they attach to the lock assembly. I'm curious if anyone has found reproductions that are nickle plated instead of chrome plated? One option would be to purchase a chrome pair and have them nickle plated? I'm wondering if that's what most restorers do? Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom,

You might try Bob Lincoln in Newark OH who has provided several parts for my 1934 restoration project. A gentleman to deal with and quality original Ford items. His email contact info; [email protected] . Hope he can help you.

Walt K. in PA

whizzernick · 02-19-2014, 10:32 AM

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Bob Drake made these in the past. He doesn't make them any more nickel plated. Dennis Carpenter makes replacement knobs for original handles. You can buy Bob Drakes and replace the knob. You can also take the Bob Drake knob or handle to your local chrome shop and they can remove the nickel and or read nickel. Chrome plating is just a clear bluish metal that doesn't tarnish like nickel.

02-12-2014, 12:51 PM	#1
My3window Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Helena, California Posts: 270	34 Inner Door Handles I've been looking for an original pair of inner door handles for my 34 coupe. The ones I have are cracked/broken where they attach to the lock assembly. I'm curious if anyone has found reproductions that are nickle plated instead of chrome plated? One option would be to purchase a chrome pair and have them nickle plated? I'm wondering if that's what most restorers do? Any thoughts? Thanks, Tom

02-12-2014, 05:33 PM	#2
Tom/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 242	Re: 34 Inner Door Handles Tom, you can buy the chrome ones, use some steel wool, brush them just enough to kill the shine and you will have a "Butler" finish very close to nickle plate. Tom

02-19-2014, 10:32 AM	#4
whizzernick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hayward Ca Posts: 635	Re: 34 Inner Door Handles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob Drake made these in the past. He doesn't make them any more nickel plated. Dennis Carpenter makes replacement knobs for original handles. You can buy Bob Drakes and replace the knob. You can also take the Bob Drake knob or handle to your local chrome shop and they can remove the nickel and or read nickel. Chrome plating is just a clear bluish metal that doesn't tarnish like nickel.