Hey Bob , that is great little "how to" I have been trying to describe
this
, but without someone seeing what the clip looks like, it is hard to do.
Could you post this on the "Forwardlook " site? Probably under the
"Body
paint interior" Why didn't the service nanual show these
pics??....................MO
{Steve Mick}
http://stevemick1964dodge.shutterfly.com/pictures/5
----- Original Message -----
From: <62pluckedchicken@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Window Crank Handle removal
>
> I had the same issue about 2 years ago.. I took pictures of the tool I
> fashioned from the adivce given by the guys here :)
>
> http://omaha.timelesstransport.com/remove-60s-mopar-window-crank-regulator/
>
>
> Tony Mokomoko wrote:
>>
>> 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
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > ----
>> > > 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.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > ----
>> > > 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.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > ----
>> > > 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.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----
>> > 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.
>>
>
>
> ----
> 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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