[Chrysler300] 1955 C300 Door and Window Handle Removal

[Rich Barber <barber@xxxxxxxxx>]

I could use some guidance on removing the inside door handles from my 
C300.  I purchased a flat tool with a square slot in it that worked ok 
to remove the window crank by inserting the tool from the left with the 
handle down.  But, I can't seem to get the tool to engage and release 
the spring clip on the inside door handle. 

My first question is:  Is the tool supposed to be inserted from the left 
on the door handle, also?--or from the top or right?.  I'm assuming  
both handles use the same kind of clip. 

Second question:  It may  be that I am releasing the clip with the tool, 
but am not exerting enough axial force to pull the handle off the square 
shank.  Any hints on tools or technique?

Third question:  Is there supposed to be a plastic or nylon flat washer 
or escutcheon plate  between the door/window handles and the door 
panel?  Mine has none.  If they are supposed to be there, where can I 
get them?

Ebay item number 6510968539 is a K-D tool for removing these handles and 
is currently at $58.  I bought a POWERBUILT brand tool #648542 at Kragen 
for about $10, as I recall.  It may not be designed specifically for our 
handles, but after bending up a center lip to better engage the clip, it 
seems to work on the window cranks, anyway.  Perhaps there is a better 
tool currently available.  $58 seems a little pricey.

Thanks in advance.

Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
1955 CCC




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