Anyone know when they went made the handles to work with the tool that is normal now,my 55 takes the style like a pliers and what a pain so since I had to remove the door panel again I ground the handles so the newer style clip tool will work. If repop handles are made for that tool I think I am going to buy a set.


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My long time friend and mechanic used to heat and put a tight bend in a welding rod, and the smooth the end. It would catch the end of the old u clips and not snag the upholstery. I still have one and use it instead of the "plier" type. I've got one of those from the 60's but rarely use it. Only on my buddy's scrub.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

This is the tool I have. It works like a charm on taking the clips off and putting them back on my 54 Merc.  This one is on ebay for 15 bucks.

Door Handle Spring Remover Pliers Tool Window Crank Clip Removal

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For removing spring clips that retain door handles and window molding. Jaws slip under handle to pull clip straight out. Pliers tips can be used to snap spring clip into place during installation.

I've used a small screwdriver with a hook bent into the end but you have to be careful of upholstery. An old trick was a women's nylon stocking. Wrap it around under the handle and rotate it. Would snag the clip and pull it out. Hmm do women still have nylon stockings?

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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I tried various thing for an article in my local club's newsletter, and found a small hook tool made it easy to snag the end of the clip and pull it off worked well on the old style handles.  The hook was part of a very high quality 4 piece set from Harbor Freight, I think I had a free coupon, but they're only $2.   https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/precision-hand-tools/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html  

My wife offered me a whole drawer full of pantyhose which tried with no luck, but it seems like it should work.

For the newer style handles, the correct tool is the only way to go.

Don
'55 'Bird and 56 F100 still in progress.

I've always used the largest size paper clip straightened out and bent a small hook on one end with pliers. The wire is stiff enough grab hold of the clip.


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

I have the pliers type tool but is too small to work good with the window handle but will not have this problem again since its easy to grind the handles to make the more modern too work,I now have to get the drivers side handles off to do that modification and replace the window regulator if I can find the extra one I have.


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