Interior: Front Vent Window Latch removal

[dnevin]

I did a couple of searches but if it has been covered I must be missing the magic words.

The latches (little handle you twist to lock/open) on the front vent windows on my 53 C are pretty gnarly so I'd like to remove them so I can either source replacements or get these rechromed. I see a little pin or screw that goes through the side of the assembly, but can't tell what it is or how to remove it.

Is it a set screw and I simply need to clean it up a bit? Or is a pin I need to drive through?

Of course the windows are cracked too so maybe I should just replace both entire assemblies with ones in better condition and not worry about it (if you happen to have some that are pretty. . .)

[rockne10]

There is a roll pin that holds the latch handle. Drive it out to remove. There's a spring washer behind it; don't lose it!
Removing the whole latch assembly just involves grinding off the rivet heads that hold it to the window frame.
This would be a good opportunity to get those frames re-chromed!

[dnevin]

I think my car didn't have chrome frames--it is the very base model.

Thanks Brad. I appreciate your help.

[Lenny R2]

On my 62 Champ i want to get the vent window frame rechromed if i grind the
rivets off is there a place that sells rivets like the orignals.

[rockne10]

SI has the chromed rivets for a buck a piece if you want authenticity. For serviceability I've used brass brake lining rivets.

[dnevin]

excellent. The shiny bits (ok, the to be shiny bits) have been removed with no loss of limb. Thanks again.