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glassmanjaf · 04-25-2020, 10:48 PM

In order to refurbish my doors, I would like to remove the hardware to clean and paint. Most is straightforward, but in getting the outside door handles off, I pulled the small screw out on the side that looks like it would hold the handle on, I would think that it would then wiggle off, but it doesn't. I don't want to try to force it off without knowing fully how is comes apart. Any help would be appreciated.

deuce_roadster · 04-26-2020, 09:13 AM

If this is a convertible there is a nut on the inside (might be LH thread). Otherwise it is just the square shaft stuck in the mechanism, may be rusted. Take the door panel off and look. You can take a punch and tap on the end of the square shaft.
If this is the passenger side, you didn't remove the set screw that holds the lock in did you?
The screw that holds the handle on is short but is probably 1/4 20 and comes in at an angle.

glassmanjaf · 04-26-2020, 03:34 PM

so the shaft comes out with the handle?

4dFord/SC · 04-26-2020, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassmanjaf

so the shaft comes out with the handle?

Yes

TJ · 04-26-2020, 09:39 AM

Once the screw is out tip the handle downward to the four o'clock position and pull outward. This is how it is done on a closed car.

JSeery · 04-26-2020, 04:48 PM

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This is what they look like.

skidmarks · 04-26-2020, 09:18 PM

I found it easier, after the screw is out and with the door open. Push the latch dog in alittle with your thumb and as you pull the door handle out wiggle it at the same time. Spray it first with a good penetrating oil.

MikeT · 04-05-2023, 04:45 PM

Both of mine flop around, any way to tighten them up?

cas3 · 04-05-2023, 06:13 PM

Replace the spring in the latch

MikeT · 04-06-2023, 02:00 PM

Do you know of a site that I can look at for replacement?

50fordcoupeman · 04-06-2023, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeT

Do you know of a site that I can look at for replacement?

Do google search. I have seen several vendors that sell the spring replacement kits.

JayChicago · 04-06-2023, 07:00 PM

And do a search of this forum to get some how-to advise. Requires some heating and gentle bending of the lock mechanism to get the spring out.

cas3 · 04-06-2023, 07:43 PM

Maybe Fred has new ones? Google south side obsolete.

04-25-2020, 10:48 PM	#1
glassmanjaf Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 7	40 ford outside door handle removal In order to refurbish my doors, I would like to remove the hardware to clean and paint. Most is straightforward, but in getting the outside door handles off, I pulled the small screw out on the side that looks like it would hold the handle on, I would think that it would then wiggle off, but it doesn't. I don't want to try to force it off without knowing fully how is comes apart. Any help would be appreciated.

04-26-2020, 09:13 AM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,971	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal If this is a convertible there is a nut on the inside (might be LH thread). Otherwise it is just the square shaft stuck in the mechanism, may be rusted. Take the door panel off and look. You can take a punch and tap on the end of the square shaft. If this is the passenger side, you didn't remove the set screw that holds the lock in did you? The screw that holds the handle on is short but is probably 1/4 20 and comes in at an angle.

04-26-2020, 03:34 PM	#3
glassmanjaf Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 7	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal so the shaft comes out with the handle?

04-26-2020, 09:39 AM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,562	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal Once the screw is out tip the handle downward to the four o'clock position and pull outward. This is how it is done on a closed car.

04-26-2020, 09:18 PM	#7
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,779	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal I found it easier, after the screw is out and with the door open. Push the latch dog in alittle with your thumb and as you pull the door handle out wiggle it at the same time. Spray it first with a good penetrating oil.

04-05-2023, 04:45 PM	#8
MikeT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Arizona Posts: 3	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal Both of mine flop around, any way to tighten them up? __________________ The devil whispered to me' I'm coming for you I whispered back, Bring beer.

04-05-2023, 06:13 PM	#9
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,298	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal Replace the spring in the latch

04-06-2023, 02:00 PM	#10
MikeT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Arizona Posts: 3	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal Do you know of a site that I can look at for replacement? __________________ The devil whispered to me' I'm coming for you I whispered back, Bring beer.

04-06-2023, 07:00 PM	#12
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 926	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal And do a search of this forum to get some how-to advise. Requires some heating and gentle bending of the lock mechanism to get the spring out.

04-06-2023, 07:43 PM	#13
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,298	Re: 40 ford outside door handle removal Maybe Fred has new ones? Google south side obsolete.