question about trunk handles

[rustythumb]

is it possible to remove /replace the square shank on '32-'37 trunk handles? i have 2 gennie handles, a '36 & a '37. 1 shank is 3/4" longer than the other & i'd like to switch them.

[51 MERC-CT]

If you need to lengthen the square shaft it is as simple as acquiring a piece of correct size square stock from the hardware store and welding it in.
( been there, done that)

[Terry,OH]

The mounting shaft is not removable 51 MERC-CT is correct but it can be very difficult to thread a square shaft so I find it best to cut a good shaft from an unusable handle and weld that on. best to chamfer the area to be welded and have it TIG welded to keep heat down and weld small sections and let them cool. Remove all the internal parts before welding.

[rustythumb]

thanks, i'll give welding a try. i'll try cutting threads on square stock first!

[51 MERC-CT]

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Originally Posted by rustythumb

thanks, i'll give welding a try. i'll try cutting threads on square stock first!

If you have usable threads then there is not any reason to cut new threads just add a piece as suggested.