04-21-2024, 09:47 AM
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53 convert
A friend has asked me about finding a center top latch for the 53 Sunliner they inherited. I have no idea, can anyone provide any info? Thanks.
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04-21-2024, 09:57 AM
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Re: 53 convert
Maybe a a wanted ad in classifieds would be a starting point.
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04-21-2024, 10:10 AM
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Re: 53 convert
A couple of sources I have had success with for odd-ball stuff like this are Southside Obsolete ("barndfind08" on this forum) and Shoebox Central, who seem to have a bunch of used parts https://shoebox-central.com/52-53-ford-parts.
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04-21-2024, 10:31 AM
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Re: 53 convert
Thanks guys.
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04-21-2024, 11:48 AM
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Re: 53 convert
This is what you are looking for. Good luck, they are one of the hardest pars to find, if you own a convertible. The are made out of pot metal, and are very brittle and break very easily, if you stress them.
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04-21-2024, 01:44 PM
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Re: 53 convert
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04-22-2024, 08:39 PM
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Re: 53 convert
If sources Tubman referred to do not have the part, youre friend might have to find a machinest. Tom.
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04-23-2024, 02:44 PM
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Re: 53 convert
Thanks all.
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04-23-2024, 07:38 PM
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Re: 53 convert
It might take a while to find one, but they do come up from time to time. Good luck
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