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my4dv8 · 05-01-2022, 03:21 AM

We have just purchased a 32 cabriolet, we would like to know what latches catches / strikers and dovetails etc are correct for a cabriolet ? Being different to a roadster.

deuce lover · 05-01-2022, 03:24 AM

Latches and dovetails and strikers completely different than a roadster.The 5W,sedan,Sport coupe,tudor,4dr front doors and truck are the same as cabriolet.Tudor Sedans have a longer remote arm.United Pacific makes them new.The door lock cyl will be hard to find if yours is missing.
The hardware section of the '32 V8 2 volume Book is a good reference.If you don't have it I suggest you buy them.

Karl Wescott · 05-01-2022, 12:27 PM

The 1937 Hardware and Trim Book shows a unique striker for the 1932 cabriolet only B-69134, and a unique door latch assembly with 11-11/32 link vs 12-17/32 on the 5W/4D (latch appears the same).

Bored&Stroked · 05-01-2022, 12:50 PM

If you need any pictures from an original car - not sure they'd help, just let me know.

Terry,OH · 05-02-2022, 07:13 AM

I have been on United Pacific web site and do not see door latches for passenger cars. They do list them for commercial vehicles.

DavidG · 05-02-2022, 07:51 AM

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What United Pacific duplicates is B-80105 and 6, which are the same latches as B-46105-A and B and 6, -A and -B, and B-69100 and 1 except for the length of the link between the latch and the operating handle, as Karl indicates.

Duke · 05-02-2022, 02:23 PM

I have a really nice drivers door latch, send me a PM.

05-01-2022, 03:21 AM	#1
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,113	32 cabriolet door latches We have just purchased a 32 cabriolet, we would like to know what latches catches / strikers and dovetails etc are correct for a cabriolet ? Being different to a roadster.

05-01-2022, 03:24 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,326	Re: 32 cabriolet door latches Latches and dovetails and strikers completely different than a roadster.The 5W,sedan,Sport coupe,tudor,4dr front doors and truck are the same as cabriolet.Tudor Sedans have a longer remote arm.United Pacific makes them new.The door lock cyl will be hard to find if yours is missing. The hardware section of the '32 V8 2 volume Book is a good reference.If you don't have it I suggest you buy them. Last edited by deuce lover; 05-01-2022 at 06:54 AM.

05-01-2022, 12:27 PM	#3
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,300	Re: 32 cabriolet door latches The 1937 Hardware and Trim Book shows a unique striker for the 1932 cabriolet only B-69134, and a unique door latch assembly with 11-11/32 link vs 12-17/32 on the 5W/4D (latch appears the same).

05-01-2022, 12:50 PM	#4
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,178	Re: 32 cabriolet door latches If you need any pictures from an original car - not sure they'd help, just let me know.

05-02-2022, 07:13 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,785	Re: 32 cabriolet door latches I have been on United Pacific web site and do not see door latches for passenger cars. They do list them for commercial vehicles.

05-02-2022, 07:51 AM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,126	Re: 32 cabriolet door latches Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What United Pacific duplicates is B-80105 and 6, which are the same latches as B-46105-A and B and 6, -A and -B, and B-69100 and 1 except for the length of the link between the latch and the operating handle, as Karl indicates.

05-02-2022, 02:23 PM	#7
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 202	Re: 32 cabriolet door latches I have a really nice drivers door latch, send me a PM.