Removing window crank & inner door handle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dmsteele92831 · 11-11-2006, 02:40 AM

Do I need a special tool to remove the window crank on a 1968 c10? What about the door handle. If so where can buy one, or if someone knows a clean easy way to take the off I'm all ears!

Aarons72s · 11-11-2006, 03:23 AM

Go to any parts store, autozone, oreilly, checker whatever your preference is and ask for a door handle clip remover. It looks like a 6" x 2" piece of metal with a u shaped cut in one end. Just take this tool and slide under the handle to release the clips. You can look at a window handle and door handle at those parts stores. They sell them new in there help section. Go grab one and you will see how the clip is situated on yours.
Aaron

mrein3 · 11-11-2006, 10:25 AM

I just posted this picture the other day. You want to get #3.

**Stocker** · 11-11-2006, 01:26 PM

^^ Yup, I have #3 and it works great.

watahyahknow · 11-11-2006, 01:48 PM

theres another trick too.
get the side of a towel between the crank and the doorpannel and pull it back and forth , the idea is to catch the clip intoo the fabric and pull it off its worth a try since it doesnt damage a lot .
there is a chance the clip will fly off and you cant find it back though

alblogg · 11-11-2006, 06:10 PM

Yep when you lose those little suckers you never find them and you can about buy a handle and a clip for what a parts store wants for the clip.

PanelDeland · 11-11-2006, 10:30 PM

I built a clip puller.I used a welding rod and flattened one end,then bent the end about an 1/8th of an inch.Works pretty good for a quickie.Actually went to the parts store to get a tool and they were out.I still want to get the tool since it works well on the door panels in rides with the plastic retainer cllips.

dmsteele92831 · 11-12-2006, 11:09 PM

Do the handles have to be aligned a special way or do I just slide it right under the bottom?

Aarons72s · 11-12-2006, 11:16 PM

The tool must be slid under the handle only one way. Hopefully someone will post a pick of both the tool and a handle to try to explain it more clearly. I know the first time I took one off it was a pain but it does help if you have the tool and an extra handle. You will then see how it works. I am pretty sure you slid the tool paralle to the handle to undo the clip.
Aaron

Aarons72s · 11-12-2006, 11:26 PM

See if this ilustration helps.
Aaron

mrein3 · 11-13-2006, 08:58 AM

And if that doesn't work, flip the tool around 180 degrees if the clip was put on the other way.

boraxman · 11-13-2006, 09:24 AM

I use the tool for opening paint can lids, has the perfect little hook on the end.

dmsteele92831 · 11-13-2006, 09:05 PM

Sweet, picked up the tool at Autozone for 6 bucks today I'll be taking them off tonight to paint the panel and re-apply my newly polished mirror! (The bracket fell off in the door when I too the mirror off)

dmsteele92831 · 11-14-2006, 12:35 AM

Worked like a charm thanks for all your help everyone!!

11-11-2006, 02:40 AM	#1
dmsteele92831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 191	Removing window crank & inner door handle Do I need a special tool to remove the window crank on a 1968 c10? What about the door handle. If so where can buy one, or if someone knows a clean easy way to take the off I'm all ears!

11-11-2006, 03:23 AM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle Go to any parts store, autozone, oreilly, checker whatever your preference is and ask for a door handle clip remover. It looks like a 6" x 2" piece of metal with a u shaped cut in one end. Just take this tool and slide under the handle to release the clips. You can look at a window handle and door handle at those parts stores. They sell them new in there help section. Go grab one and you will see how the clip is situated on yours. Aaron

11-11-2006, 01:26 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle ^^ Yup, I have #3 and it works great. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-11-2006, 01:48 PM	#5
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle theres another trick too. get the side of a towel between the crank and the doorpannel and pull it back and forth , the idea is to catch the clip intoo the fabric and pull it off its worth a try since it doesnt damage a lot . there is a chance the clip will fly off and you cant find it back though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

11-11-2006, 06:10 PM	#6
alblogg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 62	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle Yep when you lose those little suckers you never find them and you can about buy a handle and a clip for what a parts store wants for the clip. __________________ '07 G6 Wife's car '00 Malibu stock, just a parts getter. '99 Blazer LT Loaded, K&N Filter, Pioneer Super Tuner,Viper '88 K1500 Cheyenne, 5.0, stock, bought new '86 Nissan 720 Trash Truck '69 C/10 step side, 307, all original, second owner, in process of restore. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrurt the person doing it. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. Allen- Paintman Wrenchtwister Broompusher

11-11-2006, 10:25 AM	#3
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle I just posted this picture the other day. You want to get #3. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-11-2006, 10:30 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle I built a clip puller.I used a welding rod and flattened one end,then bent the end about an 1/8th of an inch.Works pretty good for a quickie.Actually went to the parts store to get a tool and they were out.I still want to get the tool since it works well on the door panels in rides with the plastic retainer cllips. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-12-2006, 11:09 PM	#8
dmsteele92831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 191	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle Do the handles have to be aligned a special way or do I just slide it right under the bottom?

11-12-2006, 11:16 PM	#9
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle The tool must be slid under the handle only one way. Hopefully someone will post a pick of both the tool and a handle to try to explain it more clearly. I know the first time I took one off it was a pain but it does help if you have the tool and an extra handle. You will then see how it works. I am pretty sure you slid the tool paralle to the handle to undo the clip. Aaron

11-12-2006, 11:26 PM	#10
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle See if this ilustration helps. Aaron Attached Images

11-13-2006, 08:58 AM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle And if that doesn't work, flip the tool around 180 degrees if the clip was put on the other way. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-13-2006, 09:24 AM	#12
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle I use the tool for opening paint can lids, has the perfect little hook on the end. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-13-2006, 09:05 PM	#13
dmsteele92831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 191	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle Sweet, picked up the tool at Autozone for 6 bucks today I'll be taking them off tonight to paint the panel and re-apply my newly polished mirror! (The bracket fell off in the door when I too the mirror off)

11-14-2006, 12:35 AM	#14
dmsteele92831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 191	Re: Removing window crank & inner door handle Worked like a charm thanks for all your help everyone!! __________________ 1968 c10 Chevy 2005 Infiniti G35 2006 Subaru WRX STi



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