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When I first jumped from finned GM cars to Mopar, I had a hell of a time figuring out what was going on behind that handle to get it to let go ! I ultimately fashioned a screwdriver into a new tool, heating the shaft to put a kick bend in it, and welding a little "knob" on the tip for better pushing of that spring clip. I used that one for 25 years before deciding a new one was in order with a wider heel at the kick bend to avoid stressing the door panel fabric any more than necessary. That one worked really well. I think I still have both, but have found that a tool I keep all over the place - I must own ten of them - works every bit as well and since they are always within easy reach, my old home made jobs have been put away *somewhere*. The tool is an apiary (beekeeping) tool. Known by bee guys as a "hive tool" or a "bee bar". One look and you'll understand why they work so good. Hardened spring steel, a hook end with a sharpened tip, the other end a gently rolled taper to a fine edge. These things are so useful I bought two dozen ! Finding an apiary supply can be fun, but they are available online. Painters use a similar tool, but the quality and degree of rolled taper is nowhere near as nice as what the beekeepers use. They were stupid cheap too. Since I bought so many, I have not gone back for more, but 5 years ago they were six bucks a pop, retail. Not bad for a tool I use most days more than once ! B. ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options,
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