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05-02-2024, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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1936 driver side door latch
My spring was broken, have two, now one new one because I over loaded , as usual for me. Can’t determine what keeps the coiled spring in place behind the striker. I’ve googled pictures, dropped the spring back like it was but can’t tell what to lay it against behind the striker? Anybody? Help. Thanks, Greg. The picture is not my part. Just for example
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05-02-2024, 11:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
It sounds like you're describing a situation with a coiled spring in some kind of mechanism, possibly related to a latch or a striker. Without seeing the specific mechanism you're working with, it's a bit challenging to provide precise guidance.
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05-03-2024, 01:26 AM | #3 | |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
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05-03-2024, 01:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
You need this clip that slips thru the slot on the frame and holds the spring in place. Some vendors may have them or you possibly can fabricate one.
Maybe this 2nd pic is better.You can see that once the spring is in that clip ,the clip is pinched shut. Last edited by deuce lover; 05-03-2024 at 02:01 AM. |
05-03-2024, 03:55 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
I knew something was missing, couldn’t find anything in the bottom of the door, I’ll look for it this afternoon. Thanks
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05-03-2024, 06:47 AM | #6 |
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05-03-2024, 07:08 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Maybe a little clearer picture. The arrow points to the original ears that retain the spring. Many times these ears break off when spread to replace a broken spring. The piece that Deuce posted is a repair piece made take the place of the broken ears.
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05-03-2024, 09:33 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Rich b's picture is the way it should go in. I just replaced both of mine in my 35 and its not easy. You need to spread those tabs apart and compress the spring using vise grips, then twist it into place.
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05-03-2024, 10:51 AM | #9 | |
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05-03-2024, 10:52 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
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05-03-2024, 01:37 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
The tabs are good, marked in red, the blue area is what I was struggling with. By this picture my spring must have been upside down. The little rubber piece at the striker was also gone, I made one. I’m going to try it again. The door worked perfect before, I would show it to interested parties how nicely it open and closed. The only thing I can see would hold the little crooked S shape of coil is the end of striker, I’ve tried it both ways and it kicks back out. I’ll post results later
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05-03-2024, 01:54 PM | #12 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Thanks, where exactly did you rest the end of the coil? Will it find its sweet spot on its own? Like.. hey I didn’t pop out! This is it!
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05-03-2024, 02:40 PM | #13 | |
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05-03-2024, 06:25 PM | #14 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Not the best pictures; but the end of the spring sits against the striker and is trapped in place.
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05-03-2024, 07:56 PM | #15 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
When I replaced my springs, one of the holding tabs broke off so I cut the other one off and welded new pieces of metal back in and bent it to replicate the original. Sorry, I did not get pictures.
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05-04-2024, 06:36 AM | #17 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Thanks, I can see it. You did good to get a picture, I can’t even see with my flashlight. Dropping the wife off at the craft show then headed home to do some of my own crafting. Thanks
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05-04-2024, 01:57 PM | #18 |
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Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Thanks all for the help, my friend lent a hand and another set of eyes. Got it on. Works great again. Now to the next issue. I’m sure we’ll talk later. HaHa
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