Hello and welcome to Packard Motor Car Information! If you're new here, please register for a free account.  
Login
Username:

Password:

Remember me



Lost Password?

Register now!
FAQ's
Main Menu
Recent Forum Topics
Who is Online
233 user(s) are online (165 user(s) are browsing Forums)

Members: 0
Guests: 233

more...
Helping out...
PackardInfo is a free resource for Packard Owners that is completely supported by user donations. If you can help out, that would be great!

Donate via PayPal
Video Content
Visit PackardInfo.com YouTube Playlist

Donate via PayPal




How to remove exterior door handles
#1
Just popping in
Just popping in

Packard1899
See User information
I am looking to re-chrome my exterior door handles on my 1937 Super 8. Can someone provide me directions on how to remove them? Thanks

Posted on: 2023/9/14 20:23
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to remove exterior door handles
#2
Home away from home
Home away from home

Bob Supina
See User information
Years ago when I was restoring our LeBaron A/W Town Car, I made a crude drawing as I disassembled the door handles.
I am not an artist, but hopefully this sketch will give you a basic understanding of how it is constructed.
The exterior door handles of the 1937 Super-Eight and Twelve are the same.
It is not on my drawing, but as I recall, the is a screw in the end of the shaft. You have to gently pry off the upholstery to access it.
The collar has a small hole in it which allows you to put a drill bit in and unscrew it from the female receptacle which is screwed onto the body.
The collars have been reproduced and used to be advertised in theCCCA Bulletin. Later this week I will try to find an old issue with contact info.

Important to use a good plater who will not grind out the detail.

Bob

Attach file:



jpg  doorhandle500.jpg (27.62 KB)
441_6507855fb2d7e.jpg 500X320 px

jpg  20230917_175324.jpg (42.01 KB)
441_6507857e68a16.jpg 1440X1920 px

jpg  20230917_132041.jpg (101.43 KB)
441_650785948ee04.jpg 1440X1920 px

jpg  20230917_130942.jpg (92.33 KB)
441_650785a70f79b.jpg 1440X1920 px

Posted on: 2023/9/17 18:03
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to remove exterior door handles
#3
Home away from home
Home away from home

humanpotatohybrid
See User information
Just for reference, here are some part diagrams for the door hardware. Might help keep things straight.

https://packardparts.com/1935-41-body/

Posted on: 2023/9/17 20:32
'55 400. Needs aesthetic parts put back on, and electrical system sorted.
'55 Clipper Deluxe. Engine is stuck-ish.
 Top  Print   
 








Search
Recent Photos
Photo of the Day
Recent Registry
Website Comments or Questions?? Click Here Copyright 2006-2024, PackardInfo.com All Rights Reserved