Bingster Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 Are the NOS door handle trim tools with the pin that sticks into the handle really necessary to remove the handles or is there another way? Quote
Reg Evans Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 I've always used an ice pick but that tool would make the job a little easier. Quote
54Illinois Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 No. I pushed in on the round piece, my father pushed the pin out with a very thin punch. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 A finishing nail will work, too. Quote
RobertKB Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 A finishing nail will work, too. ........and cheaper than a punch. It is also my weapon of choice when removing interior handles. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 The tool does make it a snap on those real tough to get out pins though. I got one of the original tools a long time ago and it sure speeds things up- a simple one man operation on those thick cheapie door panel jobs! Quote
TodFitch Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 No. I pushed in on the round piece, my father pushed the pin out with a very thin punch. I too use a finishing nail. Just thought you might like to know that "the round piece" is called an escutcheon. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 post one of this thread..mkes it to where you do not need a third hand should the pin be a bit stick.. see post 1 http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=27085&highlight=center+punch Quote
54Illinois Posted November 6, 2011 Report Posted November 6, 2011 I too use a finishing nail. Just thought you might like to know that "the round piece" is called an escutcheon. I knew that's what it was called, just could not figure how to spell it! Quote
desoto1939 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Since I was involved with doing a lot of bicycle repairs prior to getting the 39 Desoto I have several bicycle spokes in the house. I just use the end with the threads to push the pin out of the control mechanism. The door tool is nice to have but not required. A small awl is also great for doing this job and also is good to have in the tool kit in case you need to punch a hole in something when you need to make an emergency repair. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote
greg g Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 finish nail in a small vise grips. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 bicycle spokes..what a bast to the past....how many here made spoke guns when you were young...??? Quote
Don Coatney Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 In the late 1800's my grandfather born in 1864 (Benjamin Harrison Coatney) made a pendulam for this Jerome wood works clock from a bicycle spoke. I still have this clock and I have had it running. Apple wood gears per my father. Quote
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