It sounds like you are talking about the inside handles, not the
outside-since the outside handles don't perform any locking functions-done
by key from outside right side only. If I'm right about it being the inside
you are asking about, it sounds like the handle that points up is installed
180º inverted (should point down). The handles are held on to the splined
rod of the door mechanism by a small set screw that is located under the arm
of the handle. Loosen it & the handle should slide off (depending on how
much corrosion you have holding it on). Rotate it & put back on, tighten
the set screw & your done.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
To: Jay Duncanson <jay@duncanson.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] '49 Passenger Door Handle question
> These only lock on the 49 should be on the pass side and both handles
> should push down to open. So it sounds like some clever person took a
> passenger side mechanism and installed it in your drivers door for the
> locking feature.
>
> Grant
> 50 Chevy 3100
> 52 GMC 150
>
> Jay Duncanson wrote:
>
> > Can someone tell me if this is correct:
> >
> > On my '49 3100 the right door opens by pushing down on the handle,
> > while the left door opens by lifting up on the handle. Each door
> > locks in the opposite direction also.
> >
> > On the right door, the arm which pushes/pulls the control bar is on
> > top of the handle axle. On the left door, the arm which pushes/pulls
> > the control bar is on the bottom of the handle axle. Thus, the handle
> > of each door operates in the opposite direction.
> >
> > Is this correct or has the right door mechanism (or possibly the
> > latch mechanism) been replaced on my truck?
> > Jay Duncanson jay@duncanson.com
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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