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rossodino34 · 11-25-2015, 11:06 AM

I have a 1940 Deluxe Station Wagon (woodie). The driver side rear, outside door handle spring broke. It has proven to be a part that is used only on this model and year only. Although it may also be compatible with 1939 wagons and '39 and '40 convertibles.
From what I have determined there are no reproductions manufactured. I had my hopes pinned on a collector that thought he had one but we struck out. in fact he just had a spring fail on his 1939 convertible and is faced with the same dilemma.
Does any one know of where to find a used or NOS spring or ideas about another version that may work?

Bill · 11-25-2015, 11:26 AM

Try RPM he has visited you public profile page. He has accumulated a pile of 40 wagon parts. Twist his arm a little as woodie people tend to hoard their stuff...Good luck. Bill

deuce_roadster · 11-25-2015, 11:40 AM

You may have better luck buying a complete latch. I rebuilt one for a friend and if you have a lathe to make special rivets It isn't too hard. There is no spring in the handle, it is within the latch itself.

woodiewagon46 · 11-25-2015, 12:23 PM

I had the same issue with one of the handles on my '46 Wagon. I found the spring at Job Lot in Queens. I understand they have closed or are in the process of closing. They had a box about 18"x 12" with dozens of springs. If you can call them and they are still open you may be in luck. Try an old time shop that may have the same box of springs.

woodiewagon46 · 11-25-2015, 12:40 PM

Ross, I just checked and when I went to Job Lot I purchased extras. If '40 and '46 is the same I have one for you. Is there any way to post a tracing of your spring so we can match it? I am computer illiterate, so I don't know how to do it. You can also contact me at [email protected] if that is easier.

alan · 11-25-2015, 02:37 PM

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I also have a box of NOS door springs and have helped others by them sending me a pencil tracing of the broken spring. I have a 40 wagon also

rossodino34 · 11-25-2015, 09:12 PM

Here is an image of the spring. It broke at the point where it exits the mount located in the center of the "coil".
Hopefully this helps. I am waiting for the collector that thought he had one in his inventory to send my original back to me.

rossodino34 · 11-25-2015, 09:18 PM

I exploded the image. Hopefully this will be helpful

deuce_roadster · 11-25-2015, 09:28 PM

That looks like a very common spring. PM me if you can't find one. If you take it apart, replace the rubber bumper in there.

rossodino34 · 11-25-2015, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodiewagon46

Ross, I just checked and when I went to Job Lot I purchased extras. If '40 and '46 is the same I have one for you. Is there any way to post a tracing of your spring so we can match it? I am computer illiterate, so I don't know how to do it. You can also contact me at [email protected] if that is easier.

I hope Job Lot is not closing. I have used them for years and they have always been very knowledgeable and helpful. If I give them a part number they either have it or know who should have it. I am going to call them to see whats up. That said any help will be appreciated. I sent pictures in separate posts. The inoperable door concept is getting old.

rossodino34 · 11-25-2015, 09:34 PM

Deuce_Roadster,
It does look common but I have been told the "look a-likes" do not work.

deuce_roadster · 11-25-2015, 11:29 PM

I have a 40 wagon myself, pictures in my public albums. I might have that spring, will look.

woodiewagon46 · 11-26-2015, 11:05 AM

Ross, I think I have it. If you E-Mail me with your address I can get it in the mail. Yes, unfortunately, Job Lot is closing. I have also used them for years and they always had what I needed, most of the tome NOS parts. I could be at their place in half an hour, very convenient.

11-25-2015, 11:06 AM	#1
rossodino34 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Hudson Valley NY Posts: 30	1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! I have a 1940 Deluxe Station Wagon (woodie). The driver side rear, outside door handle spring broke. It has proven to be a part that is used only on this model and year only. Although it may also be compatible with 1939 wagons and '39 and '40 convertibles. From what I have determined there are no reproductions manufactured. I had my hopes pinned on a collector that thought he had one but we struck out. in fact he just had a spring fail on his 1939 convertible and is faced with the same dilemma. Does any one know of where to find a used or NOS spring or ideas about another version that may work?

11-25-2015, 11:26 AM	#2
Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 469	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! Try RPM he has visited you public profile page. He has accumulated a pile of 40 wagon parts. Twist his arm a little as woodie people tend to hoard their stuff...Good luck. Bill

11-25-2015, 11:40 AM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! You may have better luck buying a complete latch. I rebuilt one for a friend and if you have a lathe to make special rivets It isn't too hard. There is no spring in the handle, it is within the latch itself.

11-25-2015, 12:23 PM	#4
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! I had the same issue with one of the handles on my '46 Wagon. I found the spring at Job Lot in Queens. I understand they have closed or are in the process of closing. They had a box about 18"x 12" with dozens of springs. If you can call them and they are still open you may be in luck. Try an old time shop that may have the same box of springs.

11-25-2015, 12:40 PM	#5
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! Ross, I just checked and when I went to Job Lot I purchased extras. If '40 and '46 is the same I have one for you. Is there any way to post a tracing of your spring so we can match it? I am computer illiterate, so I don't know how to do it. You can also contact me at [email protected] if that is easier.

11-25-2015, 02:37 PM	#6
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also have a box of NOS door springs and have helped others by them sending me a pencil tracing of the broken spring. I have a 40 wagon also

11-25-2015, 09:28 PM	#9
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! That looks like a very common spring. PM me if you can't find one. If you take it apart, replace the rubber bumper in there. Last edited by deuce_roadster; 11-25-2015 at 09:31 PM. Reason: additional info

11-25-2015, 09:34 PM	#11
rossodino34 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Hudson Valley NY Posts: 30	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! Deuce_Roadster, It does look common but I have been told the "look a-likes" do not work.

11-25-2015, 11:29 PM	#12
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! I have a 40 wagon myself, pictures in my public albums. I might have that spring, will look.

11-26-2015, 11:05 AM	#13
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1940 Station Wagon outer door handle spring Help! Ross, I think I have it. If you E-Mail me with your address I can get it in the mail. Yes, unfortunately, Job Lot is closing. I have also used them for years and they always had what I needed, most of the tome NOS parts. I could be at their place in half an hour, very convenient.