Yep - know the ones you are talking about, and that's what I was
expecting -
but these had nothing to remove. Basically it has a spring clip with a
square hole, the same size as the window crank shaft, and the same size
as
the square hole in the cranks. However where the spring clip attaches to
the
window crank handle - the two holes (the spring clip & the handle) are
offset/overlap. As a result when pushed onto the crank are, the spring
clip
is compressed until it slips over the groove in the crank arm. As a
result
the spring clip is wedged there - and was different to anything else I
had
removed. But now I know - all is good. In actual fact, without the
factory
tool - you almost need three hands. Anyway, thanks to everyone who
offered
advice. My next mission is removing the bright work from the doors and
fenders without damaging it. Any secrets appreciated.
Cheers,
Tony
Gold Coast
Australia
62 Dodge Phoenix
----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Adams [mailto:ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, 2 May 2011 11:03 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Window Crank Handle removal
I've never had an earlier Mopar than 64, but if the clips are the same
type that GM used in the 60's and 70's, what I always did was take a
long finish nail, bend about 1/4" of the point over 90 degrees, then put
a lesser bend in halfway down to get a better angle, then hold the end
with a pliers or vicegrip, push the door panel in, hook the point of the
nail in the clip and pull it off. Load the clip in the handle then push
the handle back on when you're done. The shaft should be beveled on the
end so the clip will slide over it.
Tony Mokomoko wrote:
>
> Thanks Guys - all good info. It was a bit of a mission, but got them
> off
> with a bit of grunting and pulling. Probably what was making it harder
> to
> move was nearly 50 years of dust, rust, and just crap between the
> mating
> surfaces. I was pleased to see how easy the internal doors handles came
> off
> - a small cap and a nut ... too easy.
>
> Back seat is out now as well. Isn't getting all that trim off fun ...
> not !!
> No seriously, it is just a patience game. Touch wood, nothing bent so
> far -
> well apart front that which was already marked, but I have added non
> further
> damage.
>
> Thanks ... Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MO ( Steve Mick) [mailto:micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, 2 May 2011 5:32 PM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Window Crank Handle removal
>
>
> I use a table knife with about 1/8" of the tip bent to a 90 degree
> right
>
>
> angle. That tip is used to push the tab on the spring clip. The sring
> clip
> when released does not come off the door handle. . Flat thin knife with
> no
> sharp edges to tear upholstery. If you could see that a 62- earlier
> handle
> looks like on the inside, you would see how they
> work...................MO
> {Steve Mick}
> http://stevemick1964dodge.shutterfly.com/pictures/5
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Pettigrew" <dodger7998@xxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 3:54 PM
> Subject: Re: Window Crank Handle removal
>
>
> >
> >
> > Sorry for misleading you,,,,, I thought that 62 was the change over
> > year
> > from the spring clips to the screw,,,, but it must have been
> > 63,,,,,,,
> > the
> > tools are not expensive, you can do a search of ebay or even try
> > your
> > local
> > supply house,,,,, just put in, door handle tool, and it will bring
> > up
> > various type of them, and as was explained you can use most any flat
> > tool
> > such
> > as kitchen items (spatula) screwdrivers, hacksaw blades,,,,,,, after
> > you
> > get your first one off, the rest will be easier as you see how they
> > work
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 5/1/2011 10:34:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > thepulpitmaster@xxxxxxx writes:
> >
> >
> >
> > If I remember right, all you need is a hacksaw blade. You will have
> > to
> > push the door panel into the door, slide the blade between the
> > handle
> > and
> > the
> > door panel until it lays on top of the U shaped pin holding the
> > handle
> > on. It is tricky and may take you some time, but it works. You
> > need
> > to
> > use
> > the saw part as a pushing tool to lock onto the U pin and push it
> > off.
> > It
> > would be so much easier if I could explain it in better terms, or if
> > I
> > could send you better instructions, but I can't. Just keep working
> > it
> > until
> > one comes off, then the others will be easier. You are correct on
> > the
> > seat.
> > You need to push it from front to back and lift at the same time,
> > it
> > will
> > come out very easily. Have done both of these projects many times.
> > Once
> > you got it, you will never forget how easy they are for removal.
> > Now,
> > when
> > you are ready to put the door panels back on and attach the door
> > handles,
> > you put the U pin all the way onto the handles. Line them up with
> > the
> > crank
> > mechanism and tap on with a rubber mallet, may take a good hard
> > tap,
> > but
> > it will go on and lock securely
> > You know where to turn if you need help, we are here for you
> >
> > Dayv in Milwaukee.
> >
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 5/1/2011 8:21:30 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > anthony.mokomoko@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> >
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I'm stripping my '62 Dodge Phoenix (same a 4 door Dart) so it is
> > ready
> >
> > for
> > paint. However, I am stuck - can someone advise the easiest way to
> > remove
> > the window crank handles?? I have a Dart, Lancer & Polara workshop
> > manual
> > ... but it refers to a special tool. Is there another way of
> > getting
> > them
> > off without this tool so that I can remove the door panels, etc. As
> > you
> > can
> > imagine special tools would be rare here in the land down under.
> >
> > Additionally, I need instructions on removing the back seat base.
> > I'm
> > guessing it needs a good thump along the front of the base, and
> > lifting
> > at
> > the same time.
> >
> > I look forward to the responses from those who have tackled these
> > tasks
> > in
> > the past.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Tony
> > Gold Coast
> > Australia
> >
> >
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> >
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> > Thanks!
> >
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> > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and
> > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > protect
>
> > your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the
> > content
> > signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!
> >
> > 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
> > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and
> > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ----
> Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person --
> directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and
> negotiations
> as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not
> to
> the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy,
> reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to
> Mopar
> topic. Thanks!
>
> 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and
> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
>
>
Jeff Adams
64 Polara
----
Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person --
directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and
negotiations
as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not
to
the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy,
reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to
Mopar
topic. Thanks!
1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
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