[Shotimes] Removing ext. door handles - Easiest method? ('89 SHO)

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Norm:
 The only way I know is to drill them out. I would reinstall the rivets
instead of useing a nut and bolt. Not much room for anything else and never
loosen up. The problem I had putting them on is that the rivets are 1/4"
diameter. Too big for my rivet tool. I went to the Ford dealer. Used their
big compound hand rivet tool in the parking lot. Be careful because it takes
a good bit of force to break the stem. I scratched my new paint on the rear
one. The tool nose jumped when the rivet sheared. I would have two people to
avoid that again. Use the Ford Rivets they fit.
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> Hi all,
>
> I am in the process of repainting my Project '89 completely including all
the
> jambs, and the engine bay.
>
> I am going to remove as much trim parts as I can to paint the car
thoroughly.
> I was thinking to remove the door handles to paint them individually, as
well
> as to get better paint coverage on the doors.
>
> What would be the best/easiest method on removing the factory rivets that
> hold the exterior door handles on? And to reinstall the handles without
the
> rivets somehow?
>
> Please help, and thank you.
>
> Thanks, Norm