Inside door handles

Discussion in '1955-1959' started by Danz55, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. Danz55

    Danz55 Member

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    I'm trying to remove the inside door handles on a 1958 GMC cab. They have allen heads and I have tried every rust buster known to man. Have stripped several heads, plus the frustration of just trying to get to the allen screws -- no room for tools between the door handle and door panel.
    Any hints from anyone?? I'm ready to take out the SawZ All.:eek::mad:
     
    Danz55, Dec 7, 2007
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  2. Dan55TunePort

    Dan55TunePort Member

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    Try a heat gun and some blaster. Hope it works Dan
     
    Dan55TunePort, Dec 7, 2007
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  3. 55-59 TruckNut

    55-59 TruckNut Member

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    Get out the drill - Buy New Handles

    :eek:
    My 2-cents worth..... drill 'em out! You may need to buy a LONG drill bit for some flexibility Then try some serious heat to the handle do some tapping while hot then use a large mouth vise grip grab the round part of the handle and pull straight back!

    Then buy some new handles. :) :D

    55-59 TruckNut
     
    55-59 TruckNut, Jan 2, 2008
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  4. rxpx40

    rxpx40 Member

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    How bizarre,
    My '59 has clutch head screws holding the inside door handle assembly in place. There is a bar that covers one screw so you are in a sort of catch-22 in trying to remove it. The assembly is under the door panel, but with that removed, the screw heads are easy (relatively) access.
    Can you send a picture of it to me?

    Chris
     
    rxpx40, Jan 7, 2008
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