trunk handle key cover -39 ford

[wisbangman]

The key cover on my 39 ford trunk handle is floping around. Looks like a spring originaly held presure so that the key cover would not flop around. the stem that holds the key cover on, pulls out about 1/4 inch. I have the handle taken off the car. Any one know what I need to do to fix this ? ........Thanks in advance !!!

 

[ford38v8]

The cover has to come off. Carefully pry it up and over the base casting. Good luck.

 

[V12Bill]

Sound as though the spring is lost or partially rusted away. get a new spring and work it onto the the back of the pin, turning the spring to screw it on.

 

[nospartsman]

The cover definitely does NOT have to come off, I have repaired several 39 trunk handle key covers without removing the stainless cover. Do a search for a thread on this topic: "1939 Deluxe trunk handle cover spring replacement-how to" see post 7. It is explained with photos so that even the average Ford Barner can understand.

 

[ford38v8]

That's good to know!

 

[flatjack9]

The cover definitely does NOT have to come off, I have repaired several 39 trunk handle key covers without removing the stainless cover. Do a search for a thread on this topic: "1939 Deluxe trunk handle cover spring replacement-how to" see post 7. It is explained with photos so that even the average Ford Barner can understand.

Ouch, taking a shot at us?

 

[cmbrucew]

Jack
You gotta have a thick hide on this forum.
Bruce

 

[nospartsman]

Jack
You gotta have a thick hide on this forum.
Bruce

It was intended as humor, but the written word doesn't convey inflection.

 

[flatjack9]

I do, but was wondering what prompted that shot?

 

[flatjack9]

It was intended as humor, but the written word doesn't convey inflection.

Gotcha.

 

[wisbangman]

Hey- I am the average Ford Barner- OK maybe a little below average, but to nospartsman, thanks ! The pictures and, " how to " will really help ! Thanks to everyone who weighed in !