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Re: Door Handle replacement

To: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Door Handle replacement
From: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 15:53:38 -0400 (EDT)
It was written:
> > How in heaven's name do you replace the inside door handles or window
> > cranks on a '70 GT6+?
> > 
> > I've got the old bits off, (didn't have any springs or escutcheons)
> > and am now going about installing the complete kit I got from TRF.
> > 
> > Is there a tool or trick to getting that bitty pin through the handle
> > with the spring and escutcheon in place??
> > 
> > Does the escutcheon hold that little pin in place? It seems rather
> > loose--I'd hate for it to fall out with the effort I've put in
> > attempting to install it!
> > 
> > Help! My wife and kids would like to be able to let themselves out,
> > instead of me opening the door for them from outside!
> > 
> > TIA,
> > John Donohoe
> > '70 GT6+
> > '70 GT6+ (future Sixfire)

I usually clamp my needle nose vise grips on the peg, holding back the door 
panel.
Then I slide the handle on, line up the holes, and press in the pin with 
another 
pair of needle nose plyers.

Andy L.
1970 Spitfire

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