Topic: 36 ford sagging door handles


bobs36    -- 08-21-2010 @ 2:24 PM
  what is the best way to shore up the outside door handles so they are straight?, thanks


37RAGTOPMAN    -- 08-21-2010 @ 4:23 PM
  the return springs are weak or broken,
these are availible, you need to know the color of them to buy replacements,
they are on E-BAY, just keep checking,
hope this helps, 37RAGTOPMAN an KEEP ON TRUCKIN,,,,


supereal    -- 08-22-2010 @ 9:03 AM
  C&G has door latch springs on page 269 of their catalog. There are two styles for '36, early and late, so you need to know which you need. The early is 68-702267, the later style has a 78 prefix. $4 each. Many times sagging handles are due to the square shank of the handle being worn. They can be built up by welding, then ground back to the original shape. If the square hole in the latch is badly worn, or sloppy, the latch will need to be rebuilt or replaced.

This message was edited by supereal on 8-22-10 @ 9:06 AM


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