The Ford Barn

700rpm · 06-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Or after market? Or what?

d.j. moordigian · 06-20-2012, 05:06 PM

No.....it could be for anything, but not an A.

Model A Fan · 06-20-2012, 05:25 PM

How much is a good condition trunk worth?

gweilbaker · 06-20-2012, 05:39 PM

http://www.betterimprovement.com/gar...ing-t-handles/

Look familiar?

700rpm · 06-20-2012, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweilbaker

http://www.betterimprovement.com/gar...ing-t-handles/

Look familiar?

So somebody is reproducing E28 trunk handles for garage door openers??

wrndln · 06-20-2012, 06:38 PM

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None of the pictures above show a 28 T trunk/rumble handle. The handles had a round plate that rested against the lid and NO screw holes. I have 3 of them that have been replated for my cars. The picture shows the T handle before replating. The handle is held in place by an acorn nut.
Rusty Nelson

d.j. moordigian · 06-20-2012, 06:47 PM

Rusty,
How did you get the lock mechanism out of the handle.

wrndln · 06-20-2012, 07:44 PM

I didn't remove it. I had Dick Crabtree restore the T handles I have. I believe I bought the handle with the lock removed - I have has them for quite a while. I don't have a clue how to remove a lock cylinder. Dick does a great job on handles and popout cables. He can rekey a lock if it has no key with it. He has done several of each for me.

One thing about the trunk handles I don't understand is how the round flat plate is kept from turning once installed on the trunk. Even tightening the acorn nut tight, doesn't seem to keep the plate form turning some. There is a dimple on the plate, but I don't see anything to mate to on the trunk. Maybe a couple of drops of J-B Weld would work, but then it would be very hard to ever remove the handle if needed.
Rusty Nelson

06-20-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Is this an early Model A trunk handle? No.....it could be for anything, but not an A.

06-20-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
Model A Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellingham, Washington Posts: 362	Re: Is this an early Model A trunk handle? How much is a good condition trunk worth?

06-20-2012, 05:39 PM	#4
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Is this an early Model A trunk handle? http://www.betterimprovement.com/gar...ing-t-handles/ Look familiar?

06-20-2012, 06:38 PM	#6
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,165	Re: Is this an early Model A trunk handle? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) None of the pictures above show a 28 T trunk/rumble handle. The handles had a round plate that rested against the lid and NO screw holes. I have 3 of them that have been replated for my cars. The picture shows the T handle before replating. The handle is held in place by an acorn nut. Rusty Nelson

06-20-2012, 06:47 PM	#7
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Is this an early Model A trunk handle? Rusty, How did you get the lock mechanism out of the handle.

06-20-2012, 07:44 PM	#8
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,165	Re: Is this an early Model A trunk handle? I didn't remove it. I had Dick Crabtree restore the T handles I have. I believe I bought the handle with the lock removed - I have has them for quite a while. I don't have a clue how to remove a lock cylinder. Dick does a great job on handles and popout cables. He can rekey a lock if it has no key with it. He has done several of each for me. One thing about the trunk handles I don't understand is how the round flat plate is kept from turning once installed on the trunk. Even tightening the acorn nut tight, doesn't seem to keep the plate form turning some. There is a dimple on the plate, but I don't see anything to mate to on the trunk. Maybe a couple of drops of J-B Weld would work, but then it would be very hard to ever remove the handle if needed. Rusty Nelson