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NW_Ryker · 09-09-2012, 06:18 PM

I'm having some trouble getting the pin at the bottom of the shaft of the hatch handle on my Blazer. PB Blaster doesn't seem to be working. Here's the thing: the handle itself is actually broken off anyway so it's junk anyway. Knowing that, what would be my best course of action? I'd like to get this replaced. I'm getting awful tired of that thing banging every time I go over a bump.

**pound41** · 09-09-2012, 08:17 PM

I had the same problem. took a grinder and cut the shaft then replaced with garage door handle from home depot

NW_Ryker · 09-09-2012, 08:35 PM

That's what I was thinking. Did you just cut it right where the pin goes through? Did it come out alright after that?

72K5NTX · 09-12-2012, 09:41 PM

Yup like pound said, cut it off with a grinder (I used a hack saw) about where the pin is but save the whole cam mechinism if possible. Knock the square stock out of the cam and slide in a garage door handle (I got mine at Lowes, but China makes em all the same) then pin it on the other side of the split ring. Instafacto new handle! I know your pain mine came off and stayed off for two years because I was looking for a replacement handle. Not enough money or availability for that, I kick myself for not doing it sooner!

**PDXk5** · 12-23-2012, 10:51 PM

I searched for posts on hatch handle removal - great posts here on the forum have helped me get to this point but I can't seem to get the handle to slide out. I removed the cotter pin (well tried and it broke). The handle does not slide/move in and out, it seems to be stuck and moves in unison with everything.

Blazer Hatch Handle by Luftwaffepdx, on Flickr

I have disconnected the side bars, removed the angle retainer palte but can't get any farther. Any suggestions? I have sprayed it with CorrosionX but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. Do I need to give up and saw off. Will applying heat help ? - that might be tricky with the fiberglas.

I don't want to mess up the handle if I can help it. The chrome is in great shape - I just need to have it rekeyed and secure side bars so the handle is oriented horizontally rather than poping up on one side when reinstalled.

Thanks for your help.

4oldcars · 12-24-2012, 11:27 AM

I'm in the same place as PDXk5. Anyone know how to get this apart?

Dale99 · 12-24-2012, 11:34 AM

Same here. Once my used handle comes in, I'm likely just going to cut it in half.

jaros44sr · 12-24-2012, 01:03 PM

Well, use guys better figure it out soon, or i wiil be shipping alot of broken handle parts

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

**pound41** · 12-24-2012, 08:44 PM

I would suggest you cut it to get it out and then punch it through. If you were reusing. I got mine free with a c clamp at one end of the shaft and the other end hooked to the metal bracket and pressed it out.

09-09-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	Hatch Handle Removal I'm having some trouble getting the pin at the bottom of the shaft of the hatch handle on my Blazer. PB Blaster doesn't seem to be working. Here's the thing: the handle itself is actually broken off anyway so it's junk anyway. Knowing that, what would be my best course of action? I'd like to get this replaced. I'm getting awful tired of that thing banging every time I go over a bump.

09-09-2012, 08:17 PM	#2
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Hatch Handle Removal I had the same problem. took a grinder and cut the shaft then replaced with garage door handle from home depot

09-09-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	Re: Hatch Handle Removal That's what I was thinking. Did you just cut it right where the pin goes through? Did it come out alright after that?

09-12-2012, 09:41 PM	#4
72K5NTX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 59	Re: Hatch Handle Removal Yup like pound said, cut it off with a grinder (I used a hack saw) about where the pin is but save the whole cam mechinism if possible. Knock the square stock out of the cam and slide in a garage door handle (I got mine at Lowes, but China makes em all the same) then pin it on the other side of the split ring. Instafacto new handle! I know your pain mine came off and stayed off for two years because I was looking for a replacement handle. Not enough money or availability for that, I kick myself for not doing it sooner!

12-23-2012, 10:51 PM	#5
PDXk5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 924	Re: Hatch Handle Removal I searched for posts on hatch handle removal - great posts here on the forum have helped me get to this point but I can't seem to get the handle to slide out. I removed the cotter pin (well tried and it broke). The handle does not slide/move in and out, it seems to be stuck and moves in unison with everything. Blazer Hatch Handle by Luftwaffepdx, on Flickr I have disconnected the side bars, removed the angle retainer palte but can't get any farther. Any suggestions? I have sprayed it with CorrosionX but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. Do I need to give up and saw off. Will applying heat help ? - that might be tricky with the fiberglas. I don't want to mess up the handle if I can help it. The chrome is in great shape - I just need to have it rekeyed and secure side bars so the handle is oriented horizontally rather than poping up on one side when reinstalled. Thanks for your help.

12-24-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Hatch Handle Removal I'm in the same place as PDXk5. Anyone know how to get this apart? __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

12-24-2012, 11:34 AM	#7
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Hatch Handle Removal Same here. Once my used handle comes in, I'm likely just going to cut it in half. Last edited by Dale99; 12-24-2012 at 01:19 PM.

12-24-2012, 01:03 PM	#8
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: Hatch Handle Removal Well, use guys better figure it out soon, or i wiil be shipping alot of broken handle parts HAPPY HOLIDAYS __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-24-2012, 08:44 PM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Hatch Handle Removal I would suggest you cut it to get it out and then punch it through. If you were reusing. I got mine free with a c clamp at one end of the shaft and the other end hooked to the metal bracket and pressed it out.



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