Door handle removal for new canvas

[M-38CDN]

I bought a new winter top and door skin. How can I remove the door handle without scrapping the shaft?
Gaétan
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Gaétan
M-38 CDN CAR 51-30035

[RICKG]

It's the riveted type? Why do you want to remove it?
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keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

[M-38CDN]

I need to replace the canvas. It is the original riveted style.
Gaétan
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Gaétan
M-38 CDN CAR 51-30035

[RickC]

carefully grind the peened end off to get the handle off then either tack weld handle on or do like I did, tap the shaft and put a screw in

[Bretto]

What I don't understand is with folding door frames, why didn't they make the handles removable? Or were you just supposed to unfold the frames and wrap the canvas up with them?

I don't know if it will help but check out RickG and mine door posts.
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Brett
'51 M38
PHOTO DIARY OF MY BUILD

[wesk]

[RICKG]

http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7470&highlight=357
Gaetan, See here for an alternate handle pivot.
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keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

[M-38CDN]

Thank you every body. I will make a new pivot to eliminate the slack with the handles.
Gaétan
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Gaétan
M-38 CDN CAR 51-30035