rlcokc Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 not sure pawl is accurate but need the gizmo that goes thru the end of the exterior door handle and when the lock is turned it locks the door. It is about 1/2-3/4" long and maybe 1/4 inch in diameter. It is round with a space in the middle where the door lock shaft when locked causes the cylinder/pawl to move and lock the door. I must have misplaced or perhaps didn't have when I got the car. I've searched the internet and can't find one. If anyone has a spare or knows of source I would appreciate it. Not contacted Dave Tacheny but if unable to come up with one I will when I find other items I may need. Any help would once again be appreciated. This board is a great source of information and don't know what I would do without the help, Hope my description makes sense. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 What year and series car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcokc Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Sorry that would be helpful. 1936 model 40-special. Think that all used the same handle but not sure about other years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 This is from a '38 Buick special locking door handle. Maybe it it the same. The edges are slightly rounded. I hope it helps.Handle Pawl.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcokc Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 That looks exactly like the one for the trunk. The one for the door is round and actually seems to pivot on rod/wire which connects the two ends. The body fisher body manual for 1935-46 , page 19, show photo altho quality not great. Link to page: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/fisher/3536fbsm/3536fbsm19.htmlPerhaps these are harder to locate than I anticipated. Decided to call Dave and asked if he is going to Chickas and he is not. I'm most likely going to Chickasha on the 17th and perhaps can pick one up there. Hope to see some of you there. Dave is going to look and believe he has one so I'll know before the swap meet. I was shocked he thought he had and he wasn't certain but it is amazing what a continuing resource he is. We are lucky to have him. He's also kind of a hoot to talk to-great stories and politics much like mine. Thanks for any help and appreciate the photo and post Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 It is just stuff like that which makes restorations such a PITA. Way to much trouble for such a little part. I guess we are all idiots for doing it though. Dave is a great guy and resource Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Checking spare parts, you are right - that part i showed is for the trunk handle. The door lock pawl is round - however, I havnt found that part. Do you still need the information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcokc Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Sorry--should have posted--I contacted Dave and he had one and provided it. Appreciate your checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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