HELP - REMOVING T HANDLE & HATCH - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 06:12 PM

GOT THE GLASS OUT, GOT THE T-HANDLE HARDWARE OUT, NOW HOW
DO YOU GET THE HANDLE OUT, AND HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE HATCH

vtblazer · 01-10-2005, 06:15 PM

[QUOTE= HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE HATCH[/QUOTE]

You mean from the top itself?
There's two sets of 3 bolts under a small metal cover on the under side/rear of the top.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

You mean from the top itself?
There's two sets of 3 bolts under a small metal cover on the under side/rear of the top.

SAME THING TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE HATCH

AND WHAT ABOUT THE DAMN T-HANDLE

vtblazer · 01-10-2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

SAME THING TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE HATCH

Yep.

T-handle: Doesn't it just have two screws from the outside holding it on?

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yep.
T-handle: Doesn't it just have two screws from the outside holding it on?

YES, BUT IT WON'T GO THROUGH THE HOLE, AREA THAT RODS ATTACH
TO IS LARGER THAN THE OUTER HOLE, I THINK IT'S 2 PEICE, NO IDEA

cheyenne10 · 01-10-2005, 07:14 PM

If I remeber right my stock one removed very easily. The square shaft is the only thing really sticking towards interior. The thing it runs through I think stays in door. Maybe post a picture to jog our memory.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cheyenne10

If I remeber right my stock one removed very easily. The square shaft is the only thing really sticking towards interior. The thing it runs through I think stays in door. Maybe post a picture to jog our memory.

I already removed internal bracket, that might be the problem

BobbyK · 01-10-2005, 08:58 PM

Reomove the hatch hinge access covers 1st.

Remove the 3 bolts on each side,either the top side or the hatch side,whatever you prefer.

reomove the screws you can see on the outside of the T-handle.

Take off T-handle access cover and check the internals for clips or pin's that may be preventing removale of the handle.

I have cotter pin's in mine which need to be removed before the T-handle will come out.

I also added cotter pins to the rods that go out to the latches at the side.This prevents them from accidently becoming disconnected from the T-handle assembly inableing me to open the hatch.

Then of course remove the suppot arms and lift that heavy hatch off the top!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 09:11 PM

THANKS

PIC #4 IS MY PROBLEM, MINE WAS MISSING THAT SPLIT RING

BobbyK · 01-10-2005, 09:35 PM

without that spring clip the sleeve the T-handle slides into will come out.
If that happens the springs will unload.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-10-2005, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyK

without that spring clip the sleeve the T-handle slides into will come out.
If that happens the springs will unload.

YUP, I CAN FIX THE UNLOADED SPRING, WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW

**Steven B** · 01-11-2005, 12:22 PM

I have the same problem but the T-handle is rusted to the spring. How do you remove it?

BobbyK · 01-11-2005, 03:10 PM

soak it with WD40 or some other kind of penatrating oil.Give it a few taps with the handle of a screw driver while trying to pull it out.
If it's REALLY rusted it may take a few applications of WD40 to get it loose.

I wouldn't recommend prying on it as you may bust something!

vtblazer · 01-11-2005, 04:29 PM

Hey, this has turned into an FAQ thread.

Steven B, some sort of penetrating spray should work.
PB blaster always works really good for me.
Any luck yet LUV?

**pound41** · 01-11-2005, 05:44 PM

If the Handle is really seized and won't come free. I have removed several from the yards by lightly sanding the shaft Then take a small c- clamp and put one end on the shaft and the other one the inner bracket, No real stress on the fiberglass. Iwill break it free without bangin

01-10-2005, 06:12 PM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	HELP - REMOVING T HANDLE & HATCH GOT THE GLASS OUT, GOT THE T-HANDLE HARDWARE OUT, NOW HOW DO YOU GET THE HANDLE OUT, AND HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE HATCH __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-10-2005, 07:14 PM	#6
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	square shaft If I remeber right my stock one removed very easily. The square shaft is the only thing really sticking towards interior. The thing it runs through I think stays in door. Maybe post a picture to jog our memory. __________________ Bob

01-10-2005, 08:58 PM	#8
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Reomove the hatch hinge access covers 1st. Remove the 3 bolts on each side,either the top side or the hatch side,whatever you prefer. reomove the screws you can see on the outside of the T-handle. Take off T-handle access cover and check the internals for clips or pin's that may be preventing removale of the handle. I have cotter pin's in mine which need to be removed before the T-handle will come out. I also added cotter pins to the rods that go out to the latches at the side.This prevents them from accidently becoming disconnected from the T-handle assembly inableing me to open the hatch. Then of course remove the suppot arms and lift that heavy hatch off the top! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-10-2005, 09:11 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	THANKS PIC #4 IS MY PROBLEM, MINE WAS MISSING THAT SPLIT RING __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-10-2005, 09:35 PM	#10
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	without that spring clip the sleeve the T-handle slides into will come out. If that happens the springs will unload. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-10-2005, 06:15 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	[QUOTE= HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE HATCH[/QUOTE] You mean from the top itself? There's two sets of 3 bolts under a small metal cover on the under side/rear of the top.

01-11-2005, 12:22 PM	#12
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	I have the same problem but the T-handle is rusted to the spring. How do you remove it?

01-11-2005, 03:10 PM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	soak it with WD40 or some other kind of penatrating oil.Give it a few taps with the handle of a screw driver while trying to pull it out. If it's REALLY rusted it may take a few applications of WD40 to get it loose. I wouldn't recommend prying on it as you may bust something! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-11-2005, 04:29 PM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Hey, this has turned into an FAQ thread. Steven B, some sort of penetrating spray should work. PB blaster always works really good for me. Any luck yet LUV?

01-11-2005, 05:44 PM	#15
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	If the Handle is really seized and won't come free. I have removed several from the yards by lightly sanding the shaft Then take a small c- clamp and put one end on the shaft and the other one the inner bracket, No real stress on the fiberglass. Iwill break it free without bangin



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