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10-07-2017, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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'40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
Does anyone know where I can purchase CORRECT door latch springs? I am attempting to rebuild my latches but can't seem to find any that are correct.
Thanks in advance...
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10-07-2017, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
Have you tried Restoration Specialties out of Ohio.
Their catalog has lots and lots of stuff for doors. And they state: If you have a sample of what you are looking for, contact us so we can check our inventory. Found them at Hershey this year. |
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10-07-2017, 05:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
I'll check my stash, I had some once upon a time when I was doing my convertible. Can you post a pic of the correct spring you need?
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
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Here's a photo of both the upper and lower springs. Ultimately, I'll need two of each.
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10-08-2017, 04:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
Ran into this when I did mine.Ordered a set from Drake,and other vendors and none were for the conv.They all aid it was for it but not.Found a set from a scrape hinge one a man had.Heny made the conv different.
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10-08-2017, 08:18 AM | #6 |
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10-08-2017, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
The springs can be found in assortments, but most times not by listings, I solved my problems on my 36 ----will Dennis Carpenter solved them, in their "NOS" sales tent at Hershey I found NOS latches one year for little more than the cost of springs ---the 36-39 conv seadn latches are the same as 40 conv with the exception of the linkage rod
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10-08-2017, 09:44 AM | #8 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
Fabricating springs is a challenge but sometimes a necessity if you can't find good or NOS stuff. I've fabricated different types of springs for gun internal parts so I know how difficult it can be. If you find one that is close in size and load capability, that would save some time in fabrication or modification. I sure can't help with finding any you need.
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10-08-2017, 03:44 PM | #9 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
I went through a couple of boxes of new springs I have, but nothing for a '40 convertible - sorry
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10-09-2017, 08:23 AM | #11 |
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My fingers remained crossed
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10-09-2017, 06:51 PM | #12 |
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Hey, Kube, I will look again tomorrow and see if there are any other springs up over the other garage.
Found these but their to early. BILL |
10-09-2017, 07:52 PM | #13 |
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Re: '40 Ford Conv. door latch springs
Thanks Bill. I DO appreciate the help you and others have thus far provided. I still have my fingers crossed
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