Removing inside door & window's

[Old Redneck]

It takes 3 people sometimes to do the job removing the handles. Is there a simple way that I am mission?

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by Old Redneck

It takes 3 people sometimes to do the job removing the handles. Is there a simple way that I am mission?

Don't know if you are talking about the door, windows or handles or even what year??
Assuming that it is the pin type handles.
Push the escutcheon towards the panel to reveal both ends of the pin and push out with an appropriate tool.

[DavidG]

Bob Drake used to sell a formed heavy wire tool that largely encircled the handle to depress the spring behind the trim panel. This tool rested on your chest and that left your two hands free to depress the escutcheon and push out the handle's retaining pin.


You could make one easy enough with the right steel wire size strong enough to hold up without collapsing.


I looked on line and it is still in the Bob Drake catalog, item TL-111, for $15.

[glennpm]

I struggle with these too. I have had a wedge type tool with a pin in the middle that is used to push the locking pin out or hold it in position to get the pin back in but it is tough to do! I bought one of these escutcheon tools for my next attempt which looks like it will be easier to use.


https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=TL-111

[19Fordy]

OldRedneck: YIn 1978 I made this tool to remove and install inside door handle pins.
It worked just fine and dandy -even on the new LeBaron Bonney thick door panel. You can buy standard Schedule 40 PVC pipe that fits nicely on the escutcheon piece and applies even pressure. One slot fits around the handle. The other slot gives access to the pin when you lean in and push the tool inward with your chest. Or, another person can hold the tool. Put a piece of electrical tape on edge of PVC to protect escutcheon plate. Make sure PVC is cut square.

[Darrell S]

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I bought one of these tools also. Neither end fits around the handles on the 48 well. I think one could make their own as David G says.

[51 MERC-CT]

Have had one of these tools in my tool box since the 1950's never needed any other tool to accomplish the job.

[glennpm]

Hi 51 MERC,


That is exactly like the one I have although I had to weld in a new pin ages ago. It doesn't work very well for me especially with some of the thicker upholstery panels and too stiff springs behind the panel at the handle holes.


Glenn

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by glennpm

I struggle with these too. I have had a wedge type tool with a pin in the middle that is used to push the locking pin out or hold it in position to get the pin back in but it is tough to do! [/URL]

Just a tip on installing the pin (the tool is not used to install the pin)
With the handle in place and the shaft behind the hole in the handle, install the pin until it hits the shaft, with finger pressure on the pin push the handle in until the pin engages the hole in the shaft, push pin into place.

[glennpm]

The tool can be used to remove and replace the pin.



When replacing you just push the wedge/pin tool in part way to engage the hole in the handle and then a little way into the window or door shaft hole. You push the pin in from the other direction, i.e., the open hole direction, push the pin through the handle hole and partially through the regulator hole. Then push the pin in and pull the tool out.

[Old Redneck]

I have that tool you show in the picture. When I get someone to help me by holding the door just maybe I can use it. The pins seam to have been oversize and driven in. That the problem I have so far. Here a picture of the original tool that was given to me about 40 years ago.

[19Fordy]

You may find that you have to tap the pin loose with a very small pin punch.
Just pushing downward may not move it.

[Old Redneck]

Its almost a 3 Man job. I got help coming next week

[RalphM]

Love to stop by and give you a hand Ken, but I don’t think I can make it.

[Old Redneck]

I got all of them off but one. I might half to drill it out? It takes lots of pressure to push it in to get to the pin. I will get it when I get some help. Wife trip to hold the door but that did not work. Now she mad at me???? Why did I ask her in the first place. I know I know better.

[bill3337]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

OldRedneck: Years ago I made this tool to remove and install inside door handle pins.
It worked just fine and dandy. You can buy standard Schedule 40 PVC pipe that fits nicely on the escutcheon piece and applies even pressure. One slot fits around the handle. The other slot gives access to the pin when you lean in and push the tool inward with your chest. Or, another person can hold the tool. The Put a piece of electrical tape on edge of PVC to protect escutcheon plate. Make sure PVC is cut square.

So simple, I'm embarassed that I didn't think of it myself. Great tool!

[19Fordy]

Thanks Bill. I just noticed that my sketch contains an optical illusion. Bottom slot. That does not effect it's use.