Help needed

[Psychoholic]

Slide right off.
The vent window gear mechanism is sticking really bad. I may take it off and soak it in trans fluid for a few weeks. Also the window won't roll up or down so I have some serious lubing to do and possibly repair work to do. I think all 4 doors are in the same boat as well.

Just imagine how nice they are going to be after though, no skipping or sudden drops - just smoooooooooth as Michael McDonald.

[LMS]

Cranks come off easily once clips had been removed then?

Slide right off.
The vent window gear mechanism is sticking really bad. I may take it off and soak it in trans fluid for a few weeks. Also the window won't roll up or down so I have some serious lubing to do and possibly repair work to do. I think all 4 doors are in the same boat as well.

[60Crown]

Cranks come off easily once clips had been removed then?

[LMS]

Ok, it did have the clips, they were just not in the area I was looking at yesterday. The clip tool did not fit them, but once I realized what I was dealing with I was able to get a small pick in there and pop them out.

[LMS]

I have a couple of those tools Dicky. I guess I could jam my tool in her and see if I can get it off.

[60Crown]

Pretty much.

I particularly enjoy the second illustration. It reminds me of a roommate's pug when he shits in the house for some reason.

[Dickey]

The tool I have for the task looks like




but I've used the rag method more than a few times to pop the clips free:




The oldest car I've ever driven is a 1955 model year GM, so I cannot say for certain, but I assume the clips are always oriented as pictured below:




Does that jive with other's experience?

[60Crown]

I distinctly recall removing '55 CDV door cranks in a dry NM yard where it was not possible to see the circlips. Had I not removed any previous to that trip, I would've been equally perplexed!

[LMS]

Actually the door panels were fucked so I cut them off. I plan to make new ones using the hardware and trim from the old ones.
I don't have that tool, but I have something close. If the tool I have doesn't work I will go on the quest for one like that. We have many parts store in our area and I know of a few really old stores with lots of goodies the big names don't have.

[60Crown]

This is the cheaper version specifically made for older door cranks. It works okay, may need a thin flathead assisting to keep everything lined up both directions. Think it was like $8 @ local auto parts store but I did hit a few before finding one in stock. This flat style with slender profile is able to get into tight spot more efficiently. Definitely better for vintage door cranks. I've used this on several '54 & up Cadillac. Your '49 should prove the same.

Once circlip has been removed there is no guarantee cranks will come off easily. Make sure gentle even prying is applied if they're tight.

Someone already had that crank off to remove door panels. They shouldn't be that bad now.

[LMS]

There are two different types of circlip tools for removal.

Post a pic, I have several clip removal tools and may have it. Still though I didn't see where to use one but will look again tomorrow.

[60Crown]

There's a circlip that needs spread & removed. There are two different types of circlip tools for removal. I have one of them, let me go find it.

[LMS]

I don't like my old stuff sitting out in the elements. First step to saving one is getting it covered.
I would love to drag the cars out of that carport for a few days and concrete the floor in there.

[Ambulanced]

Nice. I like that carport with the roll up door and storage area, protected and in the shade.

[LMS]

I will have to look again tomorrow, see if I see any pins.
Took some more pics of it today.



The 63 wagon is full of parts from the 49.
I really need to get my welder fixed so I can do some actual work.