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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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window crank extension?

Does any one make a something like that? I have paded/ recoverd door panles and the crank does not like to stay on and is rubbing the panel. thanks also it is a 54
 
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 01:46 AM
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Mid Fifty sell extended spindles for just this purpose
You need to remove the mechanism from the door to fit them
 
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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i just cut mine and welded a a small piece of rod in between worked great.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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anyone have any other suggestions? i would love not to have to take the door completly appart. thanks
 
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Hey cbfomoco, these are old trucks.....there are no easy fixes. LOL
 
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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that is true, how hard is it to put longer shafts in??? thanks
 
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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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I saw an extended depth inside handle for this purpose advertised if I recall on a 50s Ford car website.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by cbfomoco
that is true, how hard is it to put longer shafts in??? thanks
To fit the extended spindles you need to disassemble the door and window regulators
Mid fifty supply instructions, some drilling grinding and welding is required
You can send your mechanisms to them and they will do them for you

Stephen
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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There are/were bolt on extensions made that did not require any dissassembly except for removing the handles, I had a set on my doors, but 3 out of the 4 are misplaced somewhere in my spare parts right now.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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There are/were bolt on extensions made that did not require any dissassembly except for removing the handles, I had a set on my doors, but 3 out of the 4 are misplaced somewhere in my spare parts right now.

that i what i need any idea who made them ?? or if i could find a pair?? thanks
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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Nope, they came with the truck. There were also chrome trim plates that covered the raw edges and took up any leftover space. As I remember they were a common accessory item at the parts stores years ago when vehicles still had crank up windows and "coat hook" door handles. You might try searching the hotrod shops and JC Whitney.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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With all the custom door panels you'd think the door handle extenders would be an available part at, say, Mid 50s. Plus they can't cost much to make.
Do the girls at Mid 50s ever read these posts? Just wondering.
Sure beats taking the regulator out of the door.
This is the part I saw in a Ford car catalogue a while back.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by theGman
With all the custom door panels you'd think the door handle extenders would be an available part at, say, Mid 50s. Plus they can't cost much to make.
Do the girls at Mid 50s ever read these posts? Just wondering.
Sure beats taking the regulator out of the door.
This is the part I saw in a Ford car catalogue a while back.
am i missing something? what is the part you saw in a ford car catalogue? thanks
 
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