DemoHairy Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Greetings. I have a broken interior door handle on a 1986 RD series truck. Wondering if anyone knew how to get it off? I found a topic on a B series, but it didn't seem to match up with how the door is constructed on R models. Any help would be great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44731-how-do-you-take-off-interior-door-handle-for-1986-rd-series/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Push down the spring loaded escutcheon and you will see a pin under the escutcheon at the base of the door handle push the pin out and it will come off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44731-how-do-you-take-off-interior-door-handle-for-1986-rd-series/#findComment-329949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemoHairy Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 You're freaking awesome! I had to google "Escutcheon". But that little ring. crazy. Never knew to push it in and find that tiny pin. Crazy easy when you know what to look for. Your truck looks like it's in super good condition. Do you have your glass and handles all working well? Any advice on refurbishing them to make them work like they used to? I was kind of surprised that the whole window came out with the panel. I figured the door handle assembly would have been isolated from the glass lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44731-how-do-you-take-off-interior-door-handle-for-1986-rd-series/#findComment-329989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I bought new handles for mine they get wallowed out from use and vibration over the years but I kept them all now between several parts trucks and replacing these I have a pile of used ones sitting here. I have always found getting the panel with the window regulator and door latch out of the door was the hardest part of the job. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44731-how-do-you-take-off-interior-door-handle-for-1986-rd-series/#findComment-329990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Escutcheon, So that's what that little "SOB" is called! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44731-how-do-you-take-off-interior-door-handle-for-1986-rd-series/#findComment-329992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I learned what an escutcheon was when I was restoring pre war packards I was always having to hunt them down for my cars. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44731-how-do-you-take-off-interior-door-handle-for-1986-rd-series/#findComment-329995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.