The best rig I've come across, over decades of occasionally having to remove those nasty door handle clips, and trying various tools made for the purpose, is one a body man showed me that you can make in a minute or two. Taper one end of a piece of sheet metal (roughly 3 1/2 - 4 inches long by 1/2 - 3/4 inches wide) to about 1/8". Bend about 1/16" of the tapered tip to just over a right angle. Needle nose plies work for this. Curve the new handy dandy tool to suit, hook the tip inside the clip, pull, and "there ya go!" I made one today to remove a window crank handle from a Cobalt, and it pulled the clip most of the way out first try.
@@TheJayhawker You're very welcome. One nice feature of these is that you don't really care much if you can't find it next time you want it. Piece of scrap metal, pair of snips, pliers, and you have a brand new one. A no extra cost option is to drill a hole in the wide end and hang it on a peg, and I've gotten fancy enough to go that route a time or two.
I think your videos are always high-quality, and you manage to get decent light into some pretty tight corners. Looks like your armadillo friend has a liking for Nash tires and wheels!
I have removed and replaced the interior of that exact model of car recently, and let me tell you that the back window is a pain in the ass to take out and put in, especially with the head liner over laying it.
I had a similar 46 2 door that had been sitting since the 60s with way more rats nest and 6” deep poop in the quarters! I got a sinus infection from cleaning it out before I was halfway done. When all the loose stuff out and swept and vacuumed I soaked it down with bleach then pressure washed. Amazingly the quarters weren’t rusted out.
Looking forward to future videos on the interior! I need some ideas for the '47 I'm working on. The biggest difference I can see so far is that I need to start by replacing the floor!
You make taking the interior apart look easy. I've only done it once I hope the putting it back together is easier. mine is a 49 tho don't know how different it is
This brings back many happy memories. I restored a ‘47 Fleetmaster back in ‘97. Great cars! I miss it. Considering buying another one. No more Hampton Coach? No more headliner kits? Where do you get the kick panel cardboard from? Where did I get mine?
No fluff ... just showing how it really goes! Very helpful. Thanks. Also, is there any place where I can visit with you. I have just a few questions. I'm getting ready to start on my 1952 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. 👍🏻
I haven't looked into premade interiors for Buicks, but I'm guessing you're in the same boat as I am on this Chevy. You will pretty much have to make it yourself, or pay someone to do it for you. Like I said in the video, SMS Auto Fabrics is a great resource. Check out there website to see what they have listed but you can also send them samples of what you need and they'll find it for you.
@@TheJayhawker I am up for the sewing challenge. I redone the seats in my Pontoon boat. So The car will just have more curves. I need a complete back seat and all the win lace , headliner and so on. I have lots to do. I'll be watching your videos for help.
I am in the process of redoing the interior of my 1949 Chevy 6400, very similar, except that I didn’t use any safety equipment while removing the original…I don’t recommend that anyone try it ever again.
Not only are you funny your videos are very helpful with my 1939 project. Thanks
Thank you
Working on my 1948 1 ton farm truck
Regards Barry
The best rig I've come across, over decades of occasionally having to remove those nasty door handle clips, and trying various tools made for the purpose, is one a body man showed me that you can make in a minute or two. Taper one end of a piece of sheet metal (roughly 3 1/2 - 4 inches long by 1/2 - 3/4 inches wide) to about 1/8". Bend about 1/16" of the tapered tip to just over a right angle. Needle nose plies work for this. Curve the new handy dandy tool to suit, hook the tip inside the clip, pull, and "there ya go!" I made one today to remove a window crank handle from a Cobalt, and it pulled the clip most of the way out first try.
Nice, I'll have to make one of those rigs. Thanks for the idea!
@@TheJayhawker You're very welcome. One nice feature of these is that you don't really care much if you can't find it next time you want it. Piece of scrap metal, pair of snips, pliers, and you have a brand new one. A no extra cost option is to drill a hole in the wide end and hang it on a peg, and I've gotten fancy enough to go that route a time or two.
Thanks for all your videos you do a great job with them
Very nice
I am very excited about further work on this vehicle.
I think your videos are always high-quality, and you manage to get decent light into some pretty tight corners.
Looks like your armadillo friend has a liking for Nash tires and wheels!
I have removed and replaced the interior of that exact model of car recently, and let me tell you that the back window is a pain in the ass to take out and put in, especially with the head liner over laying it.
I had a similar 46 2 door that had been sitting since the 60s with way more rats nest and 6” deep poop in the quarters! I got a sinus infection from cleaning it out before I was halfway done. When all the loose stuff out and swept and vacuumed I soaked it down with bleach then pressure washed. Amazingly the quarters weren’t rusted out.
Looking forward to future videos on the interior! I need some ideas for the '47 I'm working on. The biggest difference I can see so far is that I need to start by replacing the floor!
You make taking the interior apart look easy. I've only done it once I hope the putting it back together is easier. mine is a 49 tho don't know how different it is
This brings back many happy memories. I restored a ‘47 Fleetmaster back in ‘97. Great cars! I miss it. Considering buying another one. No more Hampton Coach? No more headliner kits? Where do you get the kick panel cardboard from? Where did I get mine?
At about 6 minutes and 40 seconds into this story I thought -" He's not going to try to hoover up that wadding, is he?" - then by gosh he did. gulp.
Loving the 48 videos. Will you be replacing any rubber and window fuzzies while you have it tore down. Crazy how things snowball.
No fluff ... just showing how it really goes! Very helpful. Thanks.
Also, is there any place where I can visit with you. I have just a few questions. I'm getting ready to start on my 1952 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery.
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shoot me an email with your questions to: ratzlaffmotorco@yahoo.com and thanks!
@@TheJayhawker great... thanks!
Hi Jay. Where do you find a supplier for old cars like this? I need a complete interior for my 1940 Buick. Any help would be appreciated.
I haven't looked into premade interiors for Buicks, but I'm guessing you're in the same boat as I am on this Chevy. You will pretty much have to make it yourself, or pay someone to do it for you. Like I said in the video, SMS Auto Fabrics is a great resource. Check out there website to see what they have listed but you can also send them samples of what you need and they'll find it for you.
@@TheJayhawker I am up for the sewing challenge. I redone the seats in my Pontoon boat. So The car will just have more curves. I need a complete back seat and all the win lace , headliner and so on. I have lots to do. I'll be watching your videos for help.
I am in the process of redoing the interior of my 1949 Chevy 6400, very similar, except that I didn’t use any safety equipment while removing the original…I don’t recommend that anyone try it ever again.