My Australia license plate is too wide, i had to bend it to fit where it's supposed to, so i can't access the rear door handle anymore, i use the key to pull it open, but i'm afraid of breaking it, so: I thought about removing the oem lock and replacinf with a hot rod style handle, with the key on it, this way i can lock and unlock and open it easily just turning it not having to keep it locked all the time. I appreciate the community's input, this is just an idea for the future, but i decided to share with you guys. Will.
maybe like that:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1946-1947-Ol...sories&vxp=mtr

or like that:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-NOS-tr...sories&vxp=mtr