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#182262 - 09/01/10 02:34 PM 1930 coach door handle
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Are there any methods of repairing the door handles? The one on my driver side door just spins on the shaft that goes into the door itself.

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#182263 - 09/01/10 02:58 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: vintageone]
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This works if you haven't stripped it too bad.

Take the handle off. Wrap aluminum foil around the shaft. Slip the handle back on.

This allowed me to go 3 or 4 extra years in the late 70's... until I could afford to buy new handles. idea
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#182266 - 09/01/10 04:06 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: vintageone]
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If the repair doesn't work you can buy new handles from the Filling Station.

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#182270 - 09/01/10 05:21 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: Junkyard Dog]
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I'm not sure I understand the repair. I slip the aluminum foil between the handle and the shaft?

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#182271 - 09/01/10 05:47 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: vintageone]
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Yes this will fill some space don't add to much at the end of shaft.May make it tuff to get clip on.I think I would make a round piece like a straw.Then flare the end going on shaft then push handle on?
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#182273 - 09/01/10 06:00 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: oboy]
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I guess I am getting confused. Does the shaft come out of the handle? If so, how?

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#182279 - 09/01/10 07:00 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: vintageone]
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The handle come's off the shaft.Remove the uclip from the handle.there a little hard to see.And it should pull off.
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#182476 - 09/03/10 06:09 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: oboy]
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Maybe were talking about differnt handles? I am in reference to the exterior door handle, rather then the interior handle, which i know comes off with a clip.


Edited by vintageone (09/03/10 06:12 PM)

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#182482 - 09/03/10 06:45 PM Re: 1930 coach door handle [Re: vintageone]
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If you find that you can't repair the handle Verdone's in PA makes polished stainless steel duplicates that were made from molds of the original. I bought a rumble seat handle from them when the original handle broke. They can be reached at (717) 949-3341 Looks like chrome but much more durable than the original plated pot metal.
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