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ls1nova71 · 01-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Looking for a good passenger door latch for a '33. Only '33 will work, needs to be push inside handle to open. Got an early '34 one time by mistake, they're pull inside handle to open so don't want to do that again.

Let me know what you got! Thanks, Eric

ls1nova71 · 01-16-2012, 11:30 PM

Anyone? Tired of having to slam the door to close it!

Barn Junk · 01-17-2012, 01:02 AM

If you have to slam the door to close, maybe it's an adjustment problem. All the 33 and 34 door latches have wear points and need to be lubed periodically. As they wear, the mechanisms twist and operate harder. Also the springs can weaken or break but replacements are available. I have had good luck, disassembling, welding up/filing down wear points (even a little thicker than original), replacing springs and relubing but I don't have any extra latches currently.

Carl · 01-17-2012, 03:50 PM

do you still need the door mechanism? I think I have one. Carl 361-776-3663 or 361-443-3675

ls1nova71 · 01-20-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barn Junk

If you have to slam the door to close, maybe it's an adjustment problem. All the 33 and 34 door latches have wear points and need to be lubed periodically. As they wear, the mechanisms twist and operate harder. Also the springs can weaken or break but replacements are available. I have had good luck, disassembling, welding up/filing down wear points (even a little thicker than original), replacing springs and relubing but I don't have any extra latches currently.

I've tried adjusting it but no help, lubing kind of helps but only for a short time. My drivers door shuts perfect, you'd think it would be the other way around! If I can't find a good one I may have to give rebuilding it a shot, but the way it's put together with bend over tabs it doesn't look like it would go back together very easily. Is there a thread on here that shows how to do it?

ls1nova71 · 01-20-2012, 01:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl

do you still need the door mechanism? I think I have one. Carl 361-776-3663 or 361-443-3675

Yes, I still need one. I'll try and give you a call this weekend. Thanks.

01-12-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
ls1nova71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 19	WTB '33. Ford right door latch City: KCMO State: Mo Looking for a good passenger door latch for a '33. Only '33 will work, needs to be push inside handle to open. Got an early '34 one time by mistake, they're pull inside handle to open so don't want to do that again. Let me know what you got! Thanks, Eric

01-16-2012, 11:30 PM	#2
ls1nova71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 19	Re: WTB '33. Ford right door latch Anyone? Tired of having to slam the door to close it!

01-17-2012, 01:02 AM	#3
Barn Junk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA state Posts: 771	Re: WTB '33. Ford right door latch If you have to slam the door to close, maybe it's an adjustment problem. All the 33 and 34 door latches have wear points and need to be lubed periodically. As they wear, the mechanisms twist and operate harder. Also the springs can weaken or break but replacements are available. I have had good luck, disassembling, welding up/filing down wear points (even a little thicker than original), replacing springs and relubing but I don't have any extra latches currently.

01-17-2012, 03:50 PM	#4
Carl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ingleside,TX Posts: 410	Re: WTB '33. Ford right door latch do you still need the door mechanism? I think I have one. Carl 361-776-3663 or 361-443-3675