How to remove... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dolanb7 · 01-20-2005, 12:54 PM

I am trying to get inside my 70 truck door to replace speakers. What is the best way to remove the door handles and window cranks without messing up the panel ect????

**CPNE** · 01-20-2005, 01:01 PM

Get one of these. Most auto supply places have them. It's called a door handle removal tool.

dolanb7 · 01-20-2005, 01:04 PM

thanks, i couldnt remember what it looked like, or even if i could find one.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-20-2005, 01:05 PM

Welcome to the board from West Michigan!

A door/window handle tool works real well and they are available from most parts stores in th "Help" section.

Jim

dolanb7 · 01-20-2005, 01:06 PM

thanks for the welcome, im clear over here in Nevada and enjoy this board.

Putter · 01-20-2005, 01:27 PM

Hey, Welcome from Central Mississippi ---You OFFICIAL Hood-Away-From-Home

Deuce · 01-20-2005, 03:19 PM

I usually just put a hook in the end of a piece of farmers wire. Fish it in, hook the clip and "pop" it out.

dolanb7 · 01-20-2005, 05:28 PM

do the door handle removers come in different sizes?? the one i have isnt working and it seems to be too small???

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-21-2005, 07:41 AM

Which way are you inserting the tool? If the clips are in the stock position, then the tool should be inserted from the roller end on the window handle and on the handle end of the door handle.

Jim

Blue Beard · 01-21-2005, 08:55 AM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

That's the ticket for removing the knobs. Been using one for about the last 20 years doing locksmith work on the side.

And they are cheap.

Somethimes those c-clips get put on backwards, so don't force it...try the other side.

Save yourself some trouble when you use that tool, kind of wiggle it side to side as you work it. Those clips have a tendacy to pop off and go flying.

Wiggle it and the clip release slowly and most of the time keeps the clip where it can be found.

JayDubBlazer · 01-21-2005, 12:57 PM

I northern hydralic has them

*bisquik65* · 01-21-2005, 08:21 PM

The eaisest way i have found is take a shop rag. like the ones that are red at the parts stores. Slide it down behind the handel and pull it toward the clip and twist it around the handle,the clip will get stuck in the rag so you dont lose it...It workes really fast if you dont have the tool. And the rag wont scratch up a good door panel...

67ChevyC10Stepside · 01-21-2005, 09:23 PM

now question...how do you put the clips back?

**special-K** · 01-21-2005, 09:29 PM

You can put the clips on handle first,then pop in place.Good idea with the rag there.I was going to say,watch the clip flying.

*bisquik65* · 01-21-2005, 09:44 PM

Yea the rag deal is a

When you have no tools and need one door handle it does work!!!!!!remember this the next time to the junkyard. I can also tell you the bolt in a gm posi carrier when it breaks off in the carrier,i take an antenna off a gm car and find a hot battery and some wire. Take the antenna and hook the hot wire to it,place the tip of it in the hole where the botl is broken off. Then touch the ground wire to the carrier until it arcs the antenna to the broken bolt. then just turn the antenna and that bolt will thread itseft out. I found a posi a needed in a pull it yard and that broke on me. I got it with i little thinking...

01-20-2005, 12:54 PM	#1
dolanb7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	How to remove... I am trying to get inside my 70 truck door to replace speakers. What is the best way to remove the door handles and window cranks without messing up the panel ect????

01-20-2005, 01:01 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Get one of these. Most auto supply places have them. It's called a door handle removal tool. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-20-2005, 01:27 PM	#6
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Hey, Welcome from Central Mississippi ---You OFFICIAL Hood-Away-From-Home __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-20-2005, 03:19 PM	#7
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I usually just put a hook in the end of a piece of farmers wire. Fish it in, hook the clip and "pop" it out. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

01-21-2005, 08:55 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State.... That's the ticket for removing the knobs. Been using one for about the last 20 years doing locksmith work on the side. And they are cheap. Somethimes those c-clips get put on backwards, so don't force it...try the other side. Save yourself some trouble when you use that tool, kind of wiggle it side to side as you work it. Those clips have a tendacy to pop off and go flying. Wiggle it and the clip release slowly and most of the time keeps the clip where it can be found. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-20-2005, 01:04 PM	#3
dolanb7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	thanks, i couldnt remember what it looked like, or even if i could find one.

01-20-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Welcome to the board from West Michigan! A door/window handle tool works real well and they are available from most parts stores in th "Help" section. Jim

01-20-2005, 01:06 PM	#5
dolanb7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	thanks for the welcome, im clear over here in Nevada and enjoy this board.

01-20-2005, 05:28 PM	#8
dolanb7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	do the door handle removers come in different sizes?? the one i have isnt working and it seems to be too small???

01-21-2005, 07:41 AM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Which way are you inserting the tool? If the clips are in the stock position, then the tool should be inserted from the roller end on the window handle and on the handle end of the door handle. Jim

01-21-2005, 12:57 PM	#11
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	I northern hydralic has them __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-21-2005, 08:21 PM	#12
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	The eaisest way i have found is take a shop rag. like the ones that are red at the parts stores. Slide it down behind the handel and pull it toward the clip and twist it around the handle,the clip will get stuck in the rag so you dont lose it...It workes really fast if you dont have the tool. And the rag wont scratch up a good door panel...

01-21-2005, 09:23 PM	#13
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	now question...how do you put the clips back? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

01-21-2005, 09:29 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	You can put the clips on handle first,then pop in place.Good idea with the rag there.I was going to say,watch the clip flying. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-21-2005, 09:44 PM	#15
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Yea the rag deal is a When you have no tools and need one door handle it does work!!!!!!remember this the next time to the junkyard. I can also tell you the bolt in a gm posi carrier when it breaks off in the carrier,i take an antenna off a gm car and find a hot battery and some wire. Take the antenna and hook the hot wire to it,place the tip of it in the hole where the botl is broken off. Then touch the ground wire to the carrier until it arcs the antenna to the broken bolt. then just turn the antenna and that bolt will thread itseft out. I found a posi a needed in a pull it yard and that broke on me. I got it with i little thinking...



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.