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Jul 18, 2012 | 07:07 PM

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54 Ford F100 Help

Hello all, I have had my truck for about two months and I am having a few troubles in particular I cannot get the inner door and window handle off. I need to get it off because my door is not closing properly. I was also wondering if a shop/assembly manuel might be helpful, and if so where can I get one.

Thanks, Ryan

Jul 18, 2012 | 07:16 PM

Jolly Roger Joe

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Welcome to FTE!

You really want a Shop Manual. It will answer many of your questions and offer you a chance to figure things out on your own.

But the folks on here don't mind answering your questions... ever.

Here's a link to a Shop Manual on Amazon:
Amazon.com: 1954 1955 FORD TRUCK Shop Service Repair Manual Book: Everything Else

And let me be the first to say... we want pictures of your truck! It feeds our addiction.

Jul 18, 2012 | 07:23 PM

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Welcome to FTE! We love pictures. It doesn't matter what state your truck is in.

As for manuals, yes you need the Ford Truck Shop manual. You can find it on Amazon and probably other places. The reprints have bad bindings so they tend to fall apart, but you can still use them.
They also have the manual on CD.
http://www.amazon.com/Ford-Truck-Ser...ck+shop+manual
http://www.amazon.com/1954-Ford-Truc...ck+shop+manual

I would also highly recommend the master parts catalog on cd. It is well worth the $22.
1948-56 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog CD - HiPo Parts Garage

As for the inner door handle, there is a trick. I remember reading about it. Maybe I can find that thread for you. The manual would tell you, but I'm not at home to look at it.

Jul 18, 2012 | 07:25 PM

Harrier

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Found it, Here is a thread that explains it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ndles-off.html

Jul 18, 2012 | 10:54 PM

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Next best reference to shop manual is free! Call Mid Fifty Mid Fifty F-100 Parts - Home toll free first thing tomorrow and ask for them to send you a copy of their catalog. It's so much more than just a parts catalog, it is full of accurate drawings, exploded parts assembly diagrams, tables and helpful hints and information both stock and modified. You can download and print their catalog, off their website, but I suggest ordering the printed version to keep close at hand in the shop, you'll refer to it regularly!

Jul 19, 2012 | 11:54 PM

54 ford restorer

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Wow thanks for all the help guys you really did help me out, and I'll try to get some pics up to show you how it's coming.

Jul 20, 2012 | 12:08 AM

Bozworth

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Use your smallest allen wrench to hook that little handle clip and you can pull it right out. And don't leave those things lying around, very easy to lose. Believe me. Put all your door handles, trim rings and those clips in a ziploc bag until you are ready to re-assemble.

Can't wait to see the pics, the 54's are by far the best lookin' trucks in the bunch