'46 Conv Cpe door panels

[John Polychron]

I am in the process of dismantleing my '46 Conv Cpe getting it ready for a re-paint.  I can not figure out how to remove the inside door panel door and window handles. I assume the handles are held in place with pins but they are not visible.  HELP!   John Polychron 22120

[Don Boshara #594]

If you push in the panel by the handle or crank, you’ll see there is a horseshoe shaped spring clip that must be removed. There is a special pliers to remove the clip or you can get it off with a thin screwdriver in which case the spring will fly across the garage and you’ll probably never find it. You might try NAPA for the pliers, they’re inexpensive if they are still available.

[Bill Ingler #7799]

Here are a couple of pictures to go along with what Don said on the tool and clip

[John Polychron]

Thanks everyone.  I cannot push in the panel since the section
where the handles are located is made of steel.  This is a
conv cpe.  Any other ideas?

[Bill Ingler #7799]

Push in on the inner ring of the collar that goes around the handle end. This collar is made up of 2 rings , the inner ring has a spring under it so that when you push in it allows space so you came work the removal pliers around the handle end to remove the holding clip. Both the vent handle and the door handle use the same type collar.I have a 47 convert so if you have more questions please email me.