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don12345 · 10-02-2021, 01:10 PM

I have a 1942 Ford Super Deluxe that my family has owned since new. The escutcheon around the front door handle broke, and I am looking for a replacement. My problem is that all the replacements that I have been able to find are 1/8" or more thicker than the original part.

It is impossible to get the pin into the hole, even with the spring compressed all the way. Unfortunately this is not a matter of installation technique.

I would like to continue to use the original door handles, but that may not be an option.

Any advice or assistance would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Thank you.

10-02-2021, 01:10 PM	#1
don12345 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 13	1942 Ford Super Deluxe Door Handle Escutcheon I have a 1942 Ford Super Deluxe that my family has owned since new. The escutcheon around the front door handle broke, and I am looking for a replacement. My problem is that all the replacements that I have been able to find are 1/8" or more thicker than the original part. It is impossible to get the pin into the hole, even with the spring compressed all the way. Unfortunately this is not a matter of installation technique. I would like to continue to use the original door handles, but that may not be an option. Any advice or assistance would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Thank you.