I just received a couple interior door handles intended for Ford Populars Model 103E/104E 1953-59, that, with the correct Lotus machining, should result in a replacement for the S3 SS door handles.
See comparative photo attached. The one in the foreground is the Lotus part, with clearance bevel,slightly shorter barrel and larger hole through barrel for retaining pin. Despite the effect of perspective in the picture, they’re the same size.
Thank you for posting this. This is a great find! I’ve been hoping and praying to find a source or nos handle for my ss as the tab which holds it secure on the square fitting of the handle has broken. I feared that I would have to cast my own or try a repair figuring they were unobtanium after much cross reference hunting. Thanks again, a huge help and great find.
The SS was a special S3 version denoting “Super Safety” to meet changed USA regulations before the S4 was introduced. Major differences was interior rocker switches and different door handles to remove sharp objects from the cabin and reversed ears on the knock ons to removed the sharp objects from the exterior.
