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ACES · 06-01-2005, 11:12 AM

I can't figure out how to remove the inside door handles and window crank. I'm trying to take them off so that I can remove the outside handle and replace it.

I didn't see a set screw on them, so I'm not sure how to remove them.

**402Bowtie** · 06-01-2005, 11:15 AM

there is a clip you have to pop off with a screwdriver or two on the inside of the door panel

Putter · 06-01-2005, 11:17 AM

They actually make a tool for this that reduces the chances of that clip shooting out across the yard. If you do it with a small screwdriver, be careful to CATCH the clip.
Here is a pic of the clip and the tool.....

Sillyoldman · 06-01-2005, 11:19 AM

Yeah push in on the door panel and peek until you see the two clip legs then just push off with a screwdriver. There is also a cheap tool for that too. (I keep thinking about buying one, been thinking about it for 25 years now))

ACES · 06-01-2005, 11:19 AM

WOW, those were quick responses. Thanks.

I guess I've got another trip to Advance Auto in my future.

Paul72 · 06-01-2005, 11:23 AM

They are a little tricky. Pictures say 1000 words. You have to get inbetween the handle and the door panel and remove the clip. I use a screwdriver, but they do make a special tool also.

hope this helps,

Paul

67chevemall · 06-01-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ACES

WOW, those were quick responses. Thanks.

I guess I've got another trip to Advance Auto in my future.

Best board in the world!

**pjmoreland** · 06-01-2005, 11:38 AM

For the last 15 years I've been using a screwdriver. I finally gave in and bought the tool. I'm glad I did! It is waaaaaay easier to use the tool than to use a screwdriver, especially on a 72 where the panels sit more tightly against the handles.

chevyfarmer · 06-01-2005, 12:18 PM

The tool is waaaaay worth the investment. That thing saves so much time!

mrein3 · 06-01-2005, 01:05 PM

I've said it on the forum before and I'll say it again...
I had my 72 Chevelle for 10 or 15 years without that tool. Then I bought the tool. Not having that tool is like owning an American made vehicle and not owning any 1/2" or 9/16" wrenches or sockets.

71swb4x4 · 06-01-2005, 01:43 PM

When you put the handles back on put the clip on before you put the handle on. The handle will snap right on. I watched someone put the handle on and then try to put the clip back on and it was pretty funny!!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-01-2005, 02:51 PM

Those are called Jesus clips. When they go flying you go Jeeeesus &^%$@##%*()

rambler · 06-01-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Those are called Jesus clips. When they go flying you go Jeeeesus &^%$@##%*()

Been there done that...

Super Duck · 06-01-2005, 05:30 PM

I have found that a butter knife bent at just the right angle works well but thats because i have brrn too lazy to get the $3 tool for the last 10 years

ACES · 06-01-2005, 06:00 PM

Well, I got the tool, removed the handles and was able to replace the outside handle. I haven't put everything back together yet. I need to replace some of the clips that hold the nuts in place.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-01-2005, 06:45 PM

belive or not i use a shop rag its works just run the rag on down and the clip pops off and if you do it right where you go from the bottom the clip wont go flying
old chevy mechanic showed me that long time ago

Super Duck · 06-01-2005, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

belive or not i use a shop rag its works just run the rag on down and the clip pops off and if you do it right where you go from the bottom the clip wont go flying
old chevy mechanic showed me that long time ago

SWEET I will have to try that.

HugrOrang71 · 06-02-2005, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

belive or not i use a shop rag its works just run the rag on down and the clip pops off and if you do it right where you go from the bottom the clip wont go flying
old chevy mechanic showed me that long time ago

Thats how I have always done it. Works great.

blazerparts · 06-02-2005, 10:36 AM

the tool is definately a smart investment..........remember when you put the clips back on to face the open side towards the long axis of the handle/crank so you know which direction to remove next time.

beautimus · 06-02-2005, 10:14 PM

i usualy just bend a hook in a piece of bailing wire, or coat hanger and
take it off . theres already a built in recess to get the wire in behind the clip.
forgive me paul for stealing your pic

84_4x4 · 03-05-2007, 09:49 PM

can you buy these clips i was being real careful not to loose the clip and i popped it into what i thought was my hand then i hear ting across the driveway now i cant find it

*Shane* · 03-05-2007, 10:11 PM

I had a friend bet me that he could take the interior handles off with nothing but a shop rag. I told him he was full of it.

He won the bet.

71 3/4 ton · 03-06-2007, 12:11 AM

buy a tool from a classic parts store that pulls them out and puts them in

cstm68 · 03-06-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 84_4x4

can you buy these clips i was being real careful not to loose the clip and i popped it into what i thought was my hand then i hear ting across the driveway now i cant find it

yeah you can get them in most of the chevy catalogs, auto supply stores or and auto body supply stores.

cstm68 · 03-06-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 84_4x4

can you buy these clips i was being real careful not to loose the clip and i popped it into what i thought was my hand then i hear ting across the driveway now i cant find it

yeah you can get them in most of the chevy catalogs, auto supply stores or and auto body supply stores.

06-01-2005, 11:12 AM	#1
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Remove Inside door handles I can't figure out how to remove the inside door handles and window crank. I'm trying to take them off so that I can remove the outside handle and replace it. I didn't see a set screw on them, so I'm not sure how to remove them. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-01-2005, 11:17 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	They actually make a tool for this that reduces the chances of that clip shooting out across the yard. If you do it with a small screwdriver, be careful to CATCH the clip. Here is a pic of the clip and the tool..... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 06-01-2005 at 11:23 AM.

06-01-2005, 11:19 AM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Yeah push in on the door panel and peek until you see the two clip legs then just push off with a screwdriver. There is also a cheap tool for that too. (I keep thinking about buying one, been thinking about it for 25 years now)) __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 06-01-2005 at 11:20 AM.

06-01-2005, 11:19 AM	#5
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	WOW, those were quick responses. Thanks. I guess I've got another trip to Advance Auto in my future. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-01-2005, 11:23 AM	#6
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	They are a little tricky. Pictures say 1000 words. You have to get inbetween the handle and the door panel and remove the clip. I use a screwdriver, but they do make a special tool also. hope this helps, Paul Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

06-01-2005, 11:15 AM	#2
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	there is a clip you have to pop off with a screwdriver or two on the inside of the door panel

06-01-2005, 11:38 AM	#8
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	For the last 15 years I've been using a screwdriver. I finally gave in and bought the tool. I'm glad I did! It is waaaaaay easier to use the tool than to use a screwdriver, especially on a 72 where the panels sit more tightly against the handles.

06-01-2005, 12:18 PM	#9
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	The tool is waaaaay worth the investment. That thing saves so much time! __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

06-01-2005, 01:05 PM	#10
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	I've said it on the forum before and I'll say it again... I had my 72 Chevelle for 10 or 15 years without that tool. Then I bought the tool. Not having that tool is like owning an American made vehicle and not owning any 1/2" or 9/16" wrenches or sockets. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-01-2005, 01:43 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	When you put the handles back on put the clip on before you put the handle on. The handle will snap right on. I watched someone put the handle on and then try to put the clip back on and it was pretty funny!! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-01-2005, 02:51 PM	#12
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Those are called Jesus clips. When they go flying you go Jeeeesus &^%$@##%*() __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

06-01-2005, 05:30 PM	#14
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I have found that a butter knife bent at just the right angle works well but thats because i have brrn too lazy to get the $3 tool for the last 10 years __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

06-01-2005, 06:00 PM	#15
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Well, I got the tool, removed the handles and was able to replace the outside handle. I haven't put everything back together yet. I need to replace some of the clips that hold the nuts in place. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-01-2005, 06:45 PM	#16
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	door panel tool belive or not i use a shop rag its works just run the rag on down and the clip pops off and if you do it right where you go from the bottom the clip wont go flying old chevy mechanic showed me that long time ago __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-02-2005, 10:36 AM	#19
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	the tool is definately a smart investment..........remember when you put the clips back on to face the open side towards the long axis of the handle/crank so you know which direction to remove next time. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater



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06-02-2005, 10:14 PM	#20
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	i usualy just bend a hook in a piece of bailing wire, or coat hanger and take it off . theres already a built in recess to get the wire in behind the clip. forgive me paul for stealing your pic Attached Images __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me. Last edited by beautimus; 06-02-2005 at 10:15 PM.

03-05-2007, 09:49 PM	#21
84_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 179	Re: Remove Inside door handles can you buy these clips i was being real careful not to loose the clip and i popped it into what i thought was my hand then i hear ting across the driveway now i cant find it __________________ 1971 c10 350ci long bed fleet side

03-05-2007, 10:11 PM	#22
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Remove Inside door handles I had a friend bet me that he could take the interior handles off with nothing but a shop rag. I told him he was full of it. He won the bet.

03-06-2007, 12:11 AM	#23
71 3/4 ton Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spokane Posts: 51	Re: Remove Inside door handles buy a tool from a classic parts store that pulls them out and puts them in

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