mike, just went out and looked at my '40, which looks the same. The coiled part of the spring definitely sits on one side of the handle, and I think it is original. And it works fine! Good luck!

Last edited by 40casey; 07/18/2011 3:31 AM.

1940 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup "KC"
A day without sunshine is like, well, ..... dark!