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wisbangman · 11-09-2014, 03:35 PM

The key cover on my 39 ford trunk handle is floping around. Looks like a spring originaly held presure so that the key cover would not flop around. the stem that holds the key cover on, pulls out about 1/4 inch. I have the handle taken off the car. Any one know what I need to do to fix this ? ........Thanks in advance !!!

ford38v8 · 11-09-2014, 03:53 PM

The cover has to come off. Carefully pry it up and over the base casting. Good luck.

V12Bill · 11-09-2014, 03:59 PM

Sound as though the spring is lost or partially rusted away. get a new spring and work it onto the the back of the pin, turning the spring to screw it on.

nospartsman · 11-09-2014, 04:12 PM

The cover definitely does NOT have to come off, I have repaired several 39 trunk handle key covers without removing the stainless cover. Do a search for a thread on this topic: "1939 Deluxe trunk handle cover spring replacement-how to" see post 7. It is explained with photos so that even the average Ford Barner can understand.

ford38v8 · 11-09-2014, 04:41 PM

That's good to know!

flatjack9 · 11-09-2014, 05:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nospartsman

The cover definitely does NOT have to come off, I have repaired several 39 trunk handle key covers without removing the stainless cover. Do a search for a thread on this topic: "1939 Deluxe trunk handle cover spring replacement-how to" see post 7. It is explained with photos so that even the average Ford Barner can understand.

Ouch, taking a shot at us?

cmbrucew · 11-09-2014, 05:28 PM

Jack
You gotta have a thick hide on this forum.
Bruce

nospartsman · 11-09-2014, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Jack
You gotta have a thick hide on this forum.
Bruce

It was intended as humor, but the written word doesn't convey inflection.

flatjack9 · 11-09-2014, 05:33 PM

I do, but was wondering what prompted that shot?

flatjack9 · 11-09-2014, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nospartsman

It was intended as humor, but the written word doesn't convey inflection.

Gotcha.

wisbangman · 11-09-2014, 07:14 PM

Hey- I am the average Ford Barner- OK maybe a little below average, but to nospartsman, thanks ! The pictures and, " how to " will really help ! Thanks to everyone who weighed in !

11-09-2014, 03:35 PM	#1
wisbangman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oshkosh wi Posts: 216	trunk handle key cover -39 ford The key cover on my 39 ford trunk handle is floping around. Looks like a spring originaly held presure so that the key cover would not flop around. the stem that holds the key cover on, pulls out about 1/4 inch. I have the handle taken off the car. Any one know what I need to do to fix this ? ........Thanks in advance !!!

11-09-2014, 03:53 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford The cover has to come off. Carefully pry it up and over the base casting. Good luck. __________________ Alan

11-09-2014, 03:59 PM	#3
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford Sound as though the spring is lost or partially rusted away. get a new spring and work it onto the the back of the pin, turning the spring to screw it on.

11-09-2014, 04:12 PM	#4
nospartsman BANNED Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 409	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford The cover definitely does NOT have to come off, I have repaired several 39 trunk handle key covers without removing the stainless cover. Do a search for a thread on this topic: "1939 Deluxe trunk handle cover spring replacement-how to" see post 7. It is explained with photos so that even the average Ford Barner can understand.

11-09-2014, 04:41 PM	#5
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford That's good to know! __________________ Alan

11-09-2014, 05:28 PM	#7
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford Jack You gotta have a thick hide on this forum. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

11-09-2014, 05:33 PM	#9
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford I do, but was wondering what prompted that shot?

11-09-2014, 07:14 PM	#11
wisbangman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oshkosh wi Posts: 216	Re: trunk handle key cover -39 ford Hey- I am the average Ford Barner- OK maybe a little below average, but to nospartsman, thanks ! The pictures and, " how to " will really help ! Thanks to everyone who weighed in !