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Brent · 03-15-2019, 03:52 PM

In my searching around I see various handles for various prices. Some are stainless others chrome.

I'd like your opinion on which is the best quality offering...

Thanks!

Brent

petehoovie · 03-15-2019, 04:20 PM

I'd go with stainless if I were you. - no worries about pitting. I'm pretty sure the originals were stainless....> https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-NO...Zcbj7Z&vxp=mtr

TJ · 03-15-2019, 07:15 PM

the originals were stainless. Check around and you may find an NOS one or a good used one. They are not that rare. Try Michael at Third Gen Auto.

rustythumb · 03-15-2019, 09:10 PM

drake has n.o.s. handles, but not the locks. there's a vendor on here that has n.o.s. locks.

FlatHeadCoupe · 03-16-2019, 07:17 AM

I stock NOS '37 handles with or without lock cylinders and keys.
Regards,
FlatHeadCoupe
John McClure

Brent · 03-22-2019, 10:52 AM

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Thanks for the help, fellas.

I have to say, John aka FlatHeadCoupe, hooked me up with a beautiful handle assembly. He was prompt in his communication and quick to ship (it was packed well, too).

Thanks so much!

Now, I need some Model A interior handles, anyone?

RalphM · 03-22-2019, 11:07 AM

I broke the shaft on my 35 trunk handle removing it. I do not like the looks/quality of the repop handles. I found a NOS latch, but will probably try and repair handle.

FlatHeadCoupe · 03-23-2019, 10:05 AM

RalphM,
I have several OEM in stock with keys.
Regards,
FlatHeadCoupe

hotrodsrus · 02-24-2024, 07:28 PM

Looking to buy a NOS or really nice 1937 Ford deck lid or trunk handle.

farmertom · 02-24-2024, 10:36 PM

how about source for '37 hood ornament #78-8218-k Tom.

petehoovie · 02-24-2024, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmertom

how about source for '37 hood ornament #78-8218-k Tom.

Hood Ornament Handle & Base • 1937 Ford Passenger

https://cwmoss.com/collections/hood/...-and-base-1937

deuce lover · 02-25-2024, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmertom

how about source for '37 hood ornament #78-8218-k Tom.

Here

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176245323353

farmertom · 02-25-2024, 10:06 AM

Hey thanks petehoovie&deuce lover. cwmoss and all other suppliers are out of stock as well.iv'e looked at a lot of used ones on ebay and my handle looks better than all but still shiny a little pitted.i'm trying to find the whole kit as the last inch or so that runs down to the grille stainless trim with mounting screw is broken off.Tom.

deuce lover · 02-25-2024, 10:38 AM

Have you tried Fred at Southside Obsolete?

03-15-2019, 03:52 PM	#1
Brent Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 141	Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? In my searching around I see various handles for various prices. Some are stainless others chrome. I'd like your opinion on which is the best quality offering... Thanks! Brent

03-15-2019, 04:20 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,074	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? I'd go with stainless if I were you. - no worries about pitting. I'm pretty sure the originals were stainless....> https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-NO...Zcbj7Z&vxp=mtr __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

03-15-2019, 07:15 PM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,028	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? the originals were stainless. Check around and you may find an NOS one or a good used one. They are not that rare. Try Michael at Third Gen Auto.

03-15-2019, 09:10 PM	#4
rustythumb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: orange co. ca. Posts: 178	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? drake has n.o.s. handles, but not the locks. there's a vendor on here that has n.o.s. locks.

03-16-2019, 07:17 AM	#5
FlatHeadCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC 27616 Posts: 208	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? I stock NOS '37 handles with or without lock cylinders and keys. Regards, FlatHeadCoupe John McClure

03-22-2019, 10:52 AM	#6
Brent Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 141	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the help, fellas. I have to say, John aka FlatHeadCoupe, hooked me up with a beautiful handle assembly. He was prompt in his communication and quick to ship (it was packed well, too). Thanks so much! Now, I need some Model A interior handles, anyone?

03-22-2019, 11:07 AM	#7
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? I broke the shaft on my 35 trunk handle removing it. I do not like the looks/quality of the repop handles. I found a NOS latch, but will probably try and repair handle.

03-23-2019, 10:05 AM	#8
FlatHeadCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC 27616 Posts: 208	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? RalphM, I have several OEM in stock with keys. Regards, FlatHeadCoupe

02-24-2024, 07:28 PM	#9
hotrodsrus Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? Looking to buy a NOS or really nice 1937 Ford deck lid or trunk handle.

02-24-2024, 10:36 PM	#10
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 133	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? how about source for '37 hood ornament #78-8218-k Tom.

02-25-2024, 10:06 AM	#13
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 133	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? Hey thanks petehoovie&deuce lover. cwmoss and all other suppliers are out of stock as well.iv'e looked at a lot of used ones on ebay and my handle looks better than all but still shiny a little pitted.i'm trying to find the whole kit as the last inch or so that runs down to the grille stainless trim with mounting screw is broken off.Tom. Last edited by farmertom; 02-25-2024 at 11:12 AM. Reason: add more descrition

02-25-2024, 10:38 AM	#14
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle? Have you tried Fred at Southside Obsolete?

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