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JDBenner
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-- 04-10-2016 @ 12:38 PM
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I recently bought a '46 Ford business coupe, street rod.It has functional but droopy door handles. I know a lot of old Fords had this problem. Is there an easy fix, new door handles or ? Also , can a back seat be installed without too much work or would it be a major job?
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trjford8
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-- 04-10-2016 @ 1:01 PM
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Your droopy door handles are usually a result of weak springs in the latch. You could remove the handle and put a slight twist in the square shaft to level the handle. Put the shaft in a vice and twist the upper part of the shaft with a crescent wrench. Do not try to twist the shaft with the handle. The only other way is to remove the latch and replace the spring. I do see NOS latches for your car every so often on e-Bay. You could put a back seat in your car, but there is limited room back there. If you decide it is doable take a look a the narrow second or third seats in the mini vans. They are cheap at the local Pick-N-Pull
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Drbrown
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-- 04-10-2016 @ 9:43 PM
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Old trick if just worn shafts .... just exchange the left and right hand door handles.
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woodiewagon46
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-- 04-11-2016 @ 8:05 AM
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The door springs are available from Drake and Carpenter and are not hard to replace.
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JDBenner
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-- 04-12-2016 @ 2:02 PM
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Thanks to all who replied for the info and ideas.
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