I broke my trunk handle on my 39 Commander???

This morning I went to open the trunk and the handle broke off. What am I going to do now. The castling broke. Anyone have one to sell? I just got the wipers repaired and the horn working. I though I was in good shape.:confused: Let me know if you can help. Thank you

A friend of mine, Ben Wenberg, used a similar handle from an electrical box on his 39. It looked just like the original.

Link to examples: http://www.lockmingyi.com/Handle_locks/handlelock00.htm

Ask him which handle he used. Thanks I am total beside myself about this. I half to do something.

I doubt that he has a part number or any way to identify the part. Before you go that route you should try vendors such as Bob Kaptyn (might have spelled that incorrectly, Vern Ediger, and others. Post on the Studebaker Swap page and the Studebaker Drivers Club forum. If those sources searches fail then get measurements and get on the internet looking for locking t handles. Search the internet for Studebaker vendors.

I have N.O.S. handles , you have to transfer the lock etc. For $90.00

Good used needs re-plating $50.00

N.o.s. bare , no plating as used on some of the cheap models $60.00

I do not have a number on this so make sure that it is what you need.

For lock with original "Studebaker" keys and internals add $50.00

Robert Kapteyn

studebaker@mac.com

Robert; The handle in your photo above is correct for the 1940 Commander and President. The one shown in the image below is for the 1939 Commander and President. They are different and will not interchange.

I will keep looking if you still need it.

Thanks for identifying this handle.

I could not figure out how this hefty handle could break.

Robert Kapteyn

Yes I sure do need the handle for a 39 Commander. Can I call you. I have been out of town for a week. Just got back today.I want to get this fixed.

Yes I sure do need the handle for a 39 Commander. Can I call you. I have been out of town for a week. Just got back today.I want to get this fixed.

Ken

Read the post from Richard Quinn.

The handle I posted was for a 1940.

I still have not found a 1939.

Thanks

Robert Kapteyn

Robert keep looking for the 39 Commander trunk handle. They are not as strong as they look. Keep in touch. Thanks.

Did you try this guy? He may have a trunk handle for you.

http://forums.aaca.org/f119/sale-door-handles-window-cranks-inside-378143.html

Does this look close?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Studebaker-Trunk-handle-complete-with-lock-cylinder-keys-NOS-1940S-/151395116249?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item233fda24d9&vxp=mtr

No, that is for a '42 Commander or President. Does not interchange.

Ken, Greetings from York PA. Finished repairing your trunk handle this afternoon and it should be stronger then new, which is not saying much as the original design was rather poor. I even repaired the lock and it should work as new. Am leaving for AACA sentimental tour on Sat. AM and will try to ship if I have time. See you on Glidden tour. Jerry Kurtz