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**Ricks1971** · 11-03-2012, 10:14 PM

I have always used a old spoke from a bike. I know someone makes the proper tool?

Sillyoldman · 11-03-2012, 10:28 PM

http://www.classicpartsusa.com/produ...rts_Door_Parts

71swb4x4 · 11-03-2012, 10:32 PM

longhornman always touts using a rag, and it sure seems like that would work well.
I have the tool, and it works too, but it's one more thing to have in the tool box taking up space.

**Boog** · 11-03-2012, 10:34 PM

The right tool for the job as they say.

weever82 · 11-03-2012, 10:39 PM

I got mine dirt cheap from harbor freight with the 20% off coupon. It's not plastic either.

Weev-
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**Stocker** · 11-03-2012, 11:07 PM

From the link SOM posted -- cheap, and works amazingly well. I tried the rag also, but prefer the tool.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-03-2012, 11:11 PM

Damn, I bent up a small flathead just to take mine off

*I knew there was a "real" tool for it, but I'm that cheap... and it was a crappy screwdriver...*

69GWC · 11-03-2012, 11:13 PM

Lol thats what I use a small flathead.
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**Stocker** · 11-04-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

Lol thats what I use a small flathead.

That's what I used to do. Bent a few clips, lost a few clips, taught the neighborhood kids a few new words.... finally spent a few bucks on the right tool and never looked back.

*Mister-B* · 11-04-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

That's what I used to do. Bent a few clips, lost a few clips, taught the neighborhood kids a few new words.... finally spent a few bucks on the right tool and never looked back.

Lmao at the neighborhood kids comment.

I agree. This tool makes it very easy, and it's so cheap that you should really just get it.
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-04-2012, 01:33 AM

I bet it's got a GM Special Tool Number, like "J-2709", or something. I've had one for years, thought I lost it, bought another [chinee] and then found the first one, a KD-Tool even. Can't do it right without 'em.

Andy4639 · 11-04-2012, 07:16 AM

Using the right tools for any job is the easest way eo do it even if u have to spend a little bit of money.

cdowns · 11-04-2012, 08:27 AM

i have the tool somewhere usually use an old butter knife that is in the scrapper collection cause i'm in a hurry and can find the butter knife faster than the tool

71K20chevy · 11-04-2012, 08:30 AM

Here's what you do. Go to Harbor Freight and get you some picks. If you chose the right curved one, you can get each door handle off in less than two minutes. Then you don't have handle removal tool just laying around until the next time you need it. The picks are multifunction

**Daddy Brim** · 11-04-2012, 08:31 AM

I have used the same bent flat blade for over 20 years. But you can probable get that tool at your local parts store.

midniteblues · 11-04-2012, 08:35 AM

I used the rag trick for years and still do when junk yarding. I also have the tool (although not as long as the rag)and it does work better than the rag especailly when the spacers are really tight and it seems too save some clips

old habits die hard and there is ALLWAYS a rag around

11-03-2012, 10:14 PM	#1
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,775	door handle removeable tool? I have always used a old spoke from a bike. I know someone makes the proper tool?

11-03-2012, 10:28 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: door handle removeable tool? http://www.classicpartsusa.com/produ...rts_Door_Parts __________________ 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.*

11-03-2012, 10:32 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: door handle removeable tool? longhornman always touts using a rag, and it sure seems like that would work well. I have the tool, and it works too, but it's one more thing to have in the tool box taking up space. __________________ 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.

11-03-2012, 10:34 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,031	Re: door handle removeable tool? The right tool for the job as they say. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-03-2012, 10:39 PM	#5
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: door handle removeable tool? I got mine dirt cheap from harbor freight with the 20% off coupon. It's not plastic either. Weev- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

11-03-2012, 11:07 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,536	Re: door handle removeable tool? From the link SOM posted -- cheap, and works amazingly well. I tried the rag also, but prefer the tool. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-03-2012, 11:11 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: door handle removeable tool? Damn, I bent up a small flathead just to take mine off I knew there was a "real" tool for it, but I'm that cheap... and it was a crappy screwdriver... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-03-2012, 11:13 PM	#8
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: door handle removeable tool? Lol thats what I use a small flathead. Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2012, 01:33 AM	#11
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,104	Re: door handle removeable tool? I bet it's got a GM Special Tool Number, like "J-2709", or something. I've had one for years, thought I lost it, bought another [chinee] and then found the first one, a KD-Tool even. Can't do it right without 'em. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

11-04-2012, 07:16 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: door handle removeable tool? Using the right tools for any job is the easest way eo do it even if u have to spend a little bit of money. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-04-2012, 08:27 AM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: door handle removeable tool? i have the tool somewhere usually use an old butter knife that is in the scrapper collection cause i'm in a hurry and can find the butter knife faster than the tool __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-04-2012, 08:30 AM	#14
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: door handle removeable tool? Here's what you do. Go to Harbor Freight and get you some picks. If you chose the right curved one, you can get each door handle off in less than two minutes. Then you don't have handle removal tool just laying around until the next time you need it. The picks are multifunction __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

11-04-2012, 08:31 AM	#15
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: door handle removeable tool? I have used the same bent flat blade for over 20 years. But you can probable get that tool at your local parts store. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

11-04-2012, 08:35 AM	#16
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: door handle removeable tool? I used the rag trick for years and still do when junk yarding. I also have the tool (although not as long as the rag)and it does work better than the rag especailly when the spacers are really tight and it seems too save some clips old habits die hard and there is ALLWAYS a rag around __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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