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Old May 23rd 04, 06:33 PM
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That's a great idea and I may steal it for the handle that I need to
fabricate for the rumble seat in my '31 Studebaker President State coupe.

JT




wrote:
>
> If it's the same as my 39 Ply, then the shaft that goes into the lock
> is square (5/16 I think). I found a handle at a harware store - used
> for garage doors, that was nicely shaped and not too modern looking.
> Walk down your back lane and pay attention to the overhead door
> opening handles. You may be able to work a deal with a neighbour.
>
> The mount plate I had and I merely mounted the new handle to it - some
> modification. I may have an extra mount plate circa 1950 tha may do
> the job for you if you think you want it - first measure the spread
> between the two screw holes.
>
> Pete
>
> On 22 May 2004 12:58:43 -0700,
(Joanna) wrote:
>
> >Fellow Car Enthusiast,
> >We are looking to BUY a specific style trunk handle/lock for a '34
> >Plymouth Business Coupe. The lock is for a car under restoration.
> >
> >The early version used the bent key cylinder. Then later in '34 was
> >supplied & finally the trunk handle/lock was decided upon as the best.
> > This trunk handle is 3-3/8th inches wide and 4-3/8th inches long.
> >And probably approxiatmately 1 to 2 inches thick.
> >
> >We are looking for any of the 3, bent key version, straight key
> >version, or trunk handle/lock version.
> >
> >Does anyone have ANY THING!.. N.O.S., Used, No Key?... Etc?
> >
> >Also wanted is the mounting flange for the trunk handle/lock.
> >
> >Please contact me here with any information:

> >
> >Thank you for your time.
> >-Joanna


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