Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model T (1909-1927)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-07-2021, 10:23 AM   #1
silent rick
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Hammond Indiana
Posts: 17
Default door latch springs

i'm rebuilding several 26-27 model T open car door latches.

does anyone know a source for replacement springs? or maybe what length they should be?

mine are broken into 4 or 5 pieces so i know the diameter and wire gauge but can only guess at the length.

thanks
silent rick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2021, 05:53 PM   #2
39portlander
Senior Member
 
39portlander's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Suth'N Maine
Posts: 1,996
Default Re: door latch springs

Langs has a door latch repair kit #5679-80RK includes all the springs and rivets needed to repair both the driver/passenger side door latches.

I would call and confirm with Steve over @ Langs, if they do not have what you need Chaffins or Snyders are other sure bets.

Good luck and let us know how you make out with those springs.
39portlander is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 09-08-2021, 09:17 AM   #3
silent rick
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Hammond Indiana
Posts: 17
Default Re: door latch springs

that kit appears to be for a coupe or closed car
silent rick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2021, 11:45 AM   #4
silent rick
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Hammond Indiana
Posts: 17
Default Re: door latch springs

they appear to be 2-1/2 inches long

image0 (20).jpg

image1 (13).jpg

image2 (8).jpg
silent rick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2021, 02:04 PM   #5
silent rick
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Hammond Indiana
Posts: 17
Default Re: door latch springs

think i found them. this spring is 2-3/4 inches long. thanks everyone.

image0 (21).jpg
silent rick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-10-2021, 05:28 PM   #6
mercman from oz
Senior Member
 
mercman from oz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 10,289
Default Re: door latch springs

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)



Good News, Silent Rick located replacement Door Latch Springs.
mercman from oz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2021, 08:09 AM   #7
Two-Gun Bob
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 17
Default Re: door latch springs

Rick,

I have some door latches that could use a refresh-- where did you find the springs? What is the wire size and diameter that matches the original (I haven't tried taking my latches apart). Thanks!
Two-Gun Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:56 PM.