[nitro3421]

I'm changing out the door panels on my 72' Chevelle and cant get the door cranks off, are they just pressure fitted on there?... Can anyone help me?
Thanks
Scott

[Derkyb]

Did you remove the clips? they should come off easily with just a little prying.

[nitro3421]

no, i havnt removed the clips, are they directly behind the round part of the crank?

[Derkyb]

yes, you will need a window crank removal tool from any autozone or like auto store. The clip is a horseshoe shape in between the plastic protector(if there is one)and the round part of the window crank. I have used a small flat screw driver to remove the clip, just orient the crank so that the clip pushes off and you you will be golden.

[nitro3421]

thanks for the help!

[dinger]

You can make your own with an old choke or throttle cable, the stiff wire type, bend a small hook on the end, hook the loop on the clip and pull straight up. Dan

[66GMC]

Originally Posted by dinger

You can make your own with an old choke or throttle cable, the stiff wire type, bend a small hook on the end, hook the loop on the clip and pull straight up. Dan

I made one out of an old hacksaw blade.
Grind all the teeth off, so you don't damage the trim panel.
Grind one end of the blade, making a fairly large notch until you reach the outer edge of the hole.
Bend the remaining material slightly, so that it will sprung out just a little.

Insert the blade between the washer and the handle, and "hook" the closed end of the clip. Pull on the blade, and voila!

[Deuce]

Here is a SNAP ON tool......#A159.....but most of the parts stores sell a cheaper model ......for a few bucks....

DEUCE......