Door handles on my 37
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11/22/14 01:05 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but the the only way to open the doors is from the outside door handle? If you are inside you have to roll down the window and reach outside to open the door?
69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry
69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd
69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto
37 Plymouth PU
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Re: Door handles on my 37
[Re: moparx]
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11/23/14 11:09 AM
11/23/14 11:09 AM
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Mike P
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".....um, only if they are broken. you should have inside release handles. if none are there, some previous owner removed them[and the connecting mechanism ?]for whatever reason......" Yup. The inside handle/latch mechanism also acts as your door lock. Pushing forward on the handle opens the door and pulling back locks it. Like many trucks of this era (and clear into the early 50s) you will notice that there is no key hole or cylinder on the outside of the drivers door but there is on the passengers door. You cannot exit the drivers door, set the lock and close the door as it will unlock the door again. To lock the truck up you must set the the drivers door lock, slide across the seat and exit the passenger door then lock that door with the key. This was actually done as a safety feature to force the driver to exit the truck on the curb side. At least that was the factory propaganda at the time.......I think they were just too cheap to spring for the second lock. Of course back then hardly anybody lock their doors anyway. 
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold
1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold
1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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Re: Door handles on my 37
[Re: Mike P]
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11/23/14 01:00 PM
11/23/14 01:00 PM
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Quote:
".....um, only if they are broken. you should have inside release handles. if none are there, some previous owner removed them[and the connecting mechanism ?]for whatever reason......"
Yup. The inside handle/latch mechanism also acts as your door lock. Pushing forward on the handle opens the door and pulling back locks it.
Like many trucks of this era (and clear into the early 50s) you will notice that there is no key hole or cylinder on the outside of the drivers door but there is on the passengers door. You cannot exit the drivers door, set the lock and close the door as it will unlock the door again. To lock the truck up you must set the the drivers door lock, slide across the seat and exit the passenger door then lock that door with the key. This was actually done as a safety feature to force the driver to exit the truck on the curb side. At least that was the factory propaganda at the time.......I think they were just too cheap to spring for the second lock. Of course back then hardly anybody lock their doors anyway.
Thank you I always wondered how this worked! 
56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d
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Re: Door handles on my 37
[Re: Mike P]
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11/23/14 06:33 PM
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Quote:
".....um, only if they are broken. you should have inside release handles. if none are there, some previous owner removed them[and the connecting mechanism ?]for whatever reason......"
Yup. The inside handle/latch mechanism also acts as your door lock. Pushing forward on the handle opens the door and pulling back locks it.
Like many trucks of this era (and clear into the early 50s) you will notice that there is no key hole or cylinder on the outside of the drivers door but there is on the passengers door. You cannot exit the drivers door, set the lock and close the door as it will unlock the door again. To lock the truck up you must set the the drivers door lock, slide across the seat and exit the passenger door then lock that door with the key. This was actually done as a safety feature to force the driver to exit the truck on the curb side. At least that was the factory propaganda at the time.......I think they were just too cheap to spring for the second lock. Of course back then hardly anybody lock their doors anyway.
Mike thanks, you just explained it to me and my truck is correct and not broke, I can lock my drivers door but not open the door from the inside, the passenger door you can both lock and open from the inside, great info 
69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry
69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd
69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto
37 Plymouth PU
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Re: Door handles on my 37
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04/13/15 05:43 PM
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I have a '50 Ford F-1 that has passenger's door lock only. 2nd lock optional in '51, standard in '52. Ford literature claims it was for driver safety to exit/enter vehicle on curbside away from traffic.
I'm considering getting a '37 D5 Touring Sedan.... will be watching your posts on your resto to see if they can help me if I get a '37
1969 Y2 Super Bee
1959 Coronet 4 dr Sedan
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