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1936 Loose door handles #482869 06/21/23 09:23 AM
Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 27 Likes: 4 BATH Augie OP Grease Monkey
OP Augie Grease Monkey Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 27 Likes: 4 BATH	The outside door handles on my truck are loose and drop down. Are there springs that hold the handle up or something else? TIA.

Re: 1936 Loose door handles Augie #482882 06/21/23 08:38 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500
Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa	Not sure about a 36 truck but my 33 coupe has a spring inside of the door latch mechanism. I would think they are a similar design. Ed

Re: 1936 Loose door handles Augie #482933 06/24/23 04:36 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon J Franklin Oil Can Mechanic
J Franklin Oil Can Mechanic Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 654 Likes: 3 Oregon	You have a weak or broken spring or excessive wear. Both can be remedied. You probably have got this fixed by now, I didn't notice the age of your post! Last edited by J Franklin; 06/24/23 04:39 PM. J Franklin

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