K-D TOOLS NO. 435 DOOR HANDLE REMOVER TOOL

[Guest grandpasgarage]

I HAVE A K-D TOOL DOOR HANDLE REMOVER TOOL FOR SALE. LISTENING TO BEST OFFERS. IN GREAT WORKING CONDITION. THIS IS HARD TO COME BY, MADE IN 1955 AND IS GOOD FOR RELEASING THE CLIP IN THE GROOVE OF THE DOOR HANDLE ETC... FOR DESOTOS, PACKARDS, PLYMOUTH, DODGE, CHRYSLER ETC. SO GET IN TOUCH AND LET ME KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. HAVE FUN. WOULD LIKE TO MOVE THIS OVER THE COURSE OF THE WEEK AND WILL LEAVE THE POST UP FOR A WEEK. AT THE END OF THE WEEK THE HIGHEST OFFER TAKES THE CAKE!

[Bleach]

OK, 2 bits is my opening bid.

I'm having fun now.

[Guest grandpasgarage]

ALRIGHT BLEACH IS IN FOR 2 BITS.... NOW I NEED TO GOOGLE HOW MUCH 2 BITS IS WORTH NOW DAYS. #SIDEPROJECTS

[Bleach]

I thought since "grandpa" was in your name you would know.

Edited August 2, 2015 by Bleach (see edit history)

[Guest grandpasgarage]

SO 2 BITS WAS EQUAL TO 25 CENTS IN THE ABOUT 1776  I WILL TRANSLATE THAT IN TO TODAY'S DOLLARS WHICH EQUALS ABOUT $36. LOL

[Bleach]

The term was still used well into the 20th century so I did mean 25¢

[Guest grandpasgarage]

[JACK M]

I put an ad up looking for one of these a few years ago and got a reply from a guy that had seen one in a second hand store. He went and got it and sent it to me.

Good people on here. I don't remember how much, but that doesn't matter as I have it now.

[28 Chrysler]

I'll up the bid to 27¢

Are you springing for the shipping ?

[Bleach]

I won't bid against you '28 as I can't figure out how this tool works despite the OP's description. Interesting tool though.

[28 Chrysler]

You open it up, slide it between the panel and handle against the clip, squeeze, then look for the clip for a half an hour.

[Bleach]

Sounds like it can do about the same thing I do with a thin piece of wire with a small hook bent at the end to grab the clip.

[alsancle]

Does the handle mechanism make it any easier?  The ones I have seen just have the base that you slip under the handle to push out he clip. Those seem to work fine.

[auburnseeker]

It's actually for mid to late 50's mopars. I have one but haven't had the joy to see how it works yet.  I was told by a friend that has one it's a real job to get those style clips off without it. Here is a picture of a late 50's Plymouth door handle. 

[Guest grandpasgarage]

everything ive read on this tool is they are hard to come by and good to have. ive seen old auctions in which they get $200+

[JACK M]

Its been awhile since I used mine, but it isn't the kind that sends the clip flying. If I am remembering correctly the clip is a U shaped affair that needs to be pinched just right to release the handle. The clip stays in the handle.

[D Yaros]

Figures it would be for MOPARs.  My experience is that Chrysler was notorious for doing things different from the majority.

[Bleach]

$200 might be a bit optimistic.

Here are some real world sales: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=k-d%20435&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

[auburnseeker]

I love the people that tell me how valuable stuff is when I'm buying it  because once upon a time they saw one advertised for a crazy price or found the one freak auction where 2 guys and maybe some alcohol had a contest to see who could spend the most. 

I can attest to the fact that one item that sold for 100.00 last week may only sell for 20.00 the second week.  Just look at my completed ebay listings and you will see just a few such examples. 

Edited August 3, 2015 by auburnseeker (see edit history)

[Guest grandpasgarage]

You're 100% correct. One week on eBay you could get something for 20 and the next 200. Depends on the time etc.

[Guest grandpasgarage]

BUMP

[28 Chrysler]

You could post it down in the Chrysler section and if you don"t get any takers put it on E bay.

[Larry Schramm]

You're 100% correct. One week on eBay you could get something for 20 and the next 200. Depends on the time etc.

 

And patience.

[Hudsy Wudsy]

Figures it would be for MOPARs.  My experience is that Chrysler was notorious for doing things different from the majority.

Yes, but often better than the majority.

[Guest grandpasgarage]

SOLD TODAY FOR $60, NOT BAD FOR A GARAGE SALE FIND OF $2.