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Old 03-03-2015, 04:29 AM   #1
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Default 1937 Ford 1/2 ton door latches question

I was wondering if anyone has purchased the aftermarket door latches available from various venders. How is the fit? also working functions. 37 Ford 1/2 ton Panel. Thanks Ray
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Old 03-03-2015, 02:48 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1937 Ford 1/2 ton door latches question

Just to clarify, there are only two possibilities for aftermarket latches.

The first is the NORS service replacement made by (i believe) by Swis. This is the same latch as OEM to Ford, less the inside handle mount and link.

The current repro latch is by Drake. Regardless of who you get it from it will be Drake's. I have not gotten any reports on these... good or bad.
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There is another source. United Pacific, makers of the 32 5 window body. I have seen, and checked these latches and they are a very good reproduction and they have all the right features to work correctly in your doors. They have the correct handle mount and link.
Correct as to United Pacific. However the door latches are quite different between the 1932 5W/Sedan and the 1935-37 Pickup.
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Default Re: 1937 Ford 1/2 ton door latches question

I need to learn to read a little better. I saw 32 not 37. Carl is right and I can't read. Deleted my post so as not to confuse the point. Sorry.
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I recently installed a set of Drake latches in my '40. Perfect fit, smooth but quite stiff.
I'm happy with them.
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