torry61 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 What's the trick to remove the window cranks from my 56 Windsor? I have that "U"shaped tool from back when, is that it?ThanksTorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 At least with the '30s and '40s Chrysler built makes you press the escutcheon plate into the door panel to expose a pin that goes through the handle to hold it to the square shaft. Might be the same on the '50s cars too. I can imagine a U shaped tool that would slide between the handle and escutcheon with a pin/punch could be useful for removing the handles but I've always done it with some appropriate language and what ever tools I had at hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 That's close Ply. On my '52 Buick you push the escutcheon inwards and hold it to reveal a horseshoe shaped clip/spring. Then you use a set of door spring pliers to remove the clip. Place the pointed tips of the pliers right in the middle of each side of the door handle, pinch it good, and rotate the tool. The clip should pop out. After that you just tug on the handle and it should slide right off. It is easy to break one of those clips or lose one when it goes flying but you can buy replacements if needed. Here's a picture of the pliers and the clip. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yes that's the tool. 56 Chryslers do not use either a pin or circle type clip. The locking clip is captive and stays in the handle. With the handle facing down insert the tool forks from left to right making sure the forks are between the plastic washer and handle. Close the tool jaws and the handle should release. Page 373 of the shop manual has detailed pix and directions. If you don't have a manual get one..........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torry61 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 One of the few times I didn't go to the manual first. Mainly because so much of tells you something like "Removing door panels: first remove handles & windowlifts"! I don't have one of those pliers, but I'll chase one down.ThanksTorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I understand they are hard to find and pricey. I made my own. If you study the pix in the SM you can visualize how a push type tool could easily be made from a piece of wide straping band steel..................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I just bought mine 3 days ago from O'Reilly auto parts for $9.49. Made in USA by Lisle Tools. They are labeled as "Windshield Molding/Door Handle Clip Pliers". I just looked at them on the Lisle website and they had a picture of how to use them on there so here's that as well. They can also be had on EBAY for slightly more. Harbor Freight DOES NOT sell that tool anymore.Lisle 35200 - Molding Pliers | O'Reilly Auto Parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 the Lisle tool is not designed for nor will it work on 56 Chrysler door/window handles....................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yes that's the tool.Whoops. Guess I got confused. I thought you were saying that the tool I talked about in the post above yours was the right tool for the job. Out of curiosity do you have a picture of the correct tool? I'd like to see one for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My scanner is KAPUT but on page 373 of the 56 Chrysler SM are some very good illustrations of the tool and procedure.Maybe someone else will jump in. I understand the tool fetches well over a $100 when it comes up on EBay. My neighbor has one and I cloned a couple for my own use and gave one away to someone who helped me with some parts. The tool works VERY well. Without it the handles are a ***** to get off..............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 KDT 431 is a generic tool made for removing GM circlip type spring retainers as pictured in post #3. It will not release the special retainers that MoPar used in it's handles that are in no way similar to the circlip type retainers..............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan782 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Bob, is KD-435 correct? I bought mine 20 years ago when I had a 1955 Dodge. Think they are NLA now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldren Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That is the right tool in the second photo. I had an upholstery shop and still have my tools.They never wear out. NAPA had them at one time.Lee Waldren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan782 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Oe on EBAY now for $149.99 buy it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Bob, is KD-435 correct? I bought mine 20 years ago when I had a 1955 Dodge. Think they are NLA now.BINGO! That's the correct tool...Makes the job easy...........................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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