41 Trunk handle help

[utfanatic]

I getting parts ready to have replated and trying to take apart the truk handle. There appears to be a square key on the shaft. Does this key tap out?

I'm including a picture.


Thanks in advance.

1941 Champion 3G Coupe

"Life's too short.. Eat your cake first"

Robert Kidwell - Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146

Proud new member of the SDC
My Stude Project

[Roscomacaw]

The parts book calls that thing a "Pawl". There's a notch in it that you can't see since it's into the handle shaft. And tho the drawing's not clear enough to show it, there's also a pin that MAY keep that pawl from coming out. See if you can see that pin going thru the shaft about where the upper edge of that pawl is. If it looks like that pin intersects the pawl, my guess is the pin would have to come out to liberate the pawl piece.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[utfanatic]

I scored a new handle w/keys off ebay recently and since the old handle had no key I decided to just saw the pawl off. Appears the pawl moves in and out of the shaft "with a key". I've read that you can drill a certain spot to remove the key tumbler but since I'm not a locksmith replacement was my only option. Thanks for your help. -robert

quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs

The parts book calls that thing a "Pawl". There's a notch in it that you can't see since it's into the handle shaft. And tho the drawing's not clear enough to show it, there's also a pin that MAY keep that pawl from coming out. See if you can see that pin going thru the shaft about where the upper edge of that pawl is. If it looks like that pin intersects the pawl, my guess is the pin would have to come out to liberate the pawl piece.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

1941 Champion 3G Coupe

"Life's too short.. Eat your cake first"

Robert Kidwell - Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146

Proud new member of the SDC
My Stude Project