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67ChevyRedneck · 10-19-2015, 03:25 PM

My original driver side latch finally broke (with an explosion of metal parts falling inside the door) and for the heck of it, I ordered replacements for both sides from Summit, Goodmark label. The DS worked well. I did have to grind a bit off the back side of the latch where it meets the striker as it was dragging on the striker (not a big deal) and it worked well. My PS I've had to slam for years to get it to shut, tried adjusting everything, etc... nothing made it better. I installed the new PS latch just this past weekend and I can push the door closed with two fingers.

While NOS is likely the best, the goodmark latches were a decent option (I've can't recall ever seeing an NOS set pop up anywhere).

My doors now open/shut with ease. I'm happy.

10-19-2015, 03:25 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Who makes the best door latches??????? My original driver side latch finally broke (with an explosion of metal parts falling inside the door) and for the heck of it, I ordered replacements for both sides from Summit, Goodmark label. The DS worked well. I did have to grind a bit off the back side of the latch where it meets the striker as it was dragging on the striker (not a big deal) and it worked well. My PS I've had to slam for years to get it to shut, tried adjusting everything, etc... nothing made it better. I installed the new PS latch just this past weekend and I can push the door closed with two fingers. While NOS is likely the best, the goodmark latches were a decent option (I've can't recall ever seeing an NOS set pop up anywhere). My doors now open/shut with ease. I'm happy. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-19-2015 at 03:34 PM.