How to replace my exterior door handles

[JRadBucks]

Hello, I just recently purchased a 69 F100 Ranger that has been well taken care of by the previous owner, and who brought it back to about 90% original with only some minor outer chrome that needs to be cleaned up. It has some pitted chrome door handles. I just purchased some replacements and need some help getting the door panels off. Any advise on how to get it done right, would be appreciated.

[rjewkes]

are they the metal ones with screws all around?

or the fiberboard/cloth?

both require removal of the door handle and armrest inside as well as the window crank. also there are tools to remoe the little clips holding the cloth/fiberboard ones on, i think its just a standard trim removal tool.


or if your realy careful you can go the flat head screw driver right behind the pannel. but a trim removal tool will remove them without too much dammage to the door or the pannel.

[FORDification]

Take a look at the following page:

http://www.fordification.com/doors01.htm

[gmcjimmy88]

I think kieth keeps a list of links next to him. That is awesome. The last three posts I have looked at has him being the first or second reply with a link or answer. Good luck with the door handles.

[FORDification]

I think kieth keeps a list of links next to him. That is awesome. The last three posts I have looked at has him being the first or second reply with a link or answer. Good luck with the door handles.

I do have a list of links, and is what I refer to anytime I need to find a site page quickly. It's the FORDification Site Index.

[JRadBucks]

Hey good link, Thanks for the information, I'll keep you posted...and no new threads from here on out!