Two different designs of inside door handles are seen when looking at 1939-46 Chevrolet and GMC trucks. This photo shows the attaching portion is the same. However, the opposite ends are much different.

1939-40 ‘ Small Ends only GM produced this 1939-40 handle design until NOW. NOTE: Even GM later replaced these with only the later design.

Available August 2015, Jim Carter Truck Parts will have them in stock as part # DPH101.

1941-46 ‘ Large Ends. This allows the palm of a hand to better push the handle down and open the door. (A later aftermarket company also produced this 1941-46 style).

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