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Sammy · 01-03-2013, 10:50 AM

Just when you think you have seen them all. This is the latch on the drivers door. For some reason they seen fit to replace the cross tip latch screws with 4 in long now rusted beyond easy removal. The door other than these holes for the latch is great as it has been reskinned, sanded already, and ready for primer n paint. I think I'm limited now to just cut a repair section panel from another door. Anyone with other ideas?

PanelDeland · 01-03-2013, 11:12 AM

Drill the screws.Just take a drill and drill the heads off or drill into the screw.The latch can then be taken out.You might even get sme PB Blaster on the screws and get them out from the back after it's out.

**LockDoc** · 01-03-2013, 11:17 AM

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Boy, I don't know Ron. I think the first thing I would do is to get the old one out and set an original screw in each of the holes and see how bad the fit really is. You may actually be able to weld the bad spots up and make it work. The heads on the original ones are pretty good size. The cut & weld would be your only other option I guess.

LockDoc

Sammy · 01-03-2013, 11:22 AM

Proper screws are not even close. They float straight through the hole. Sure hate to butcher another door to fix this and not look like a hack job when done. I have soaked this with PB blaster for a week. Getting the latch out isn't the problem. I can handle that with a cutoff wheel.

Sammy · 01-03-2013, 11:31 AM

After all is said and done every time I open the door I am going to see this. So just putting washers on the original screws isn't going to work for me.

**truckster** · 01-03-2013, 11:35 AM

Maybe you could find a door that has the bottom all rusted out but still has a good latch area.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-03-2013, 12:27 PM

I agree, find a bad door and do the section. Just take your time and it will come out nice alittle skim of filler some primer and no one will know but you

PanelDeland · 01-03-2013, 08:50 PM

Or drill the holes out to the outside diameter of a washer that work with the screws.Then weld and metalwork the washers in.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-03-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Or drill the holes out to the outside diameter of a washer that work with the screws.Then weld and metalwork the washers in.

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Also, Use a torch to put some heat on them to get them out
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sanford&daughter · 01-03-2013, 11:10 PM

Hey sammy what side door is that? I have a few doors shells out in my brother in laws barn that are rusted, if i have the correct side i can cut one out and ship it to you if you pay shipping

**29od1** · 01-03-2013, 11:49 PM

Weld the threaded end of a bolt onto the screw head and turn it out with a wrench. If it breaks the shank of the screw off, it's probably just as good as getting it out.
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Sammy · 01-04-2013, 01:36 PM

Sanford&daughter Drivers side..Make sure it is a worthless door ready for scrap. Because it isn't worth destroying a decent door. PM me if you find one..

sanford&daughter · 01-06-2013, 01:31 PM

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01-03-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Door latch butcher repair job Just when you think you have seen them all. This is the latch on the drivers door. For some reason they seen fit to replace the cross tip latch screws with 4 in long now rusted beyond easy removal. The door other than these holes for the latch is great as it has been reskinned, sanded already, and ready for primer n paint. I think I'm limited now to just cut a repair section panel from another door. Anyone with other ideas? Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-03-2013, 11:12 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Drill the screws.Just take a drill and drill the heads off or drill into the screw.The latch can then be taken out.You might even get sme PB Blaster on the screws and get them out from the back after it's out. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-03-2013, 11:17 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,099	Re: Door latch butcher repair job - Boy, I don't know Ron. I think the first thing I would do is to get the old one out and set an original screw in each of the holes and see how bad the fit really is. You may actually be able to weld the bad spots up and make it work. The heads on the original ones are pretty good size. The cut & weld would be your only other option I guess. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-03-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Proper screws are not even close. They float straight through the hole. Sure hate to butcher another door to fix this and not look like a hack job when done. I have soaked this with PB blaster for a week. Getting the latch out isn't the problem. I can handle that with a cutoff wheel. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-03-2013, 11:31 AM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Door latch butcher repair job After all is said and done every time I open the door I am going to see this. So just putting washers on the original screws isn't going to work for me. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-03-2013, 11:35 AM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,027	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Maybe you could find a door that has the bottom all rusted out but still has a good latch area.

01-03-2013, 12:27 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,370	Re: Door latch butcher repair job I agree, find a bad door and do the section. Just take your time and it will come out nice alittle skim of filler some primer and no one will know but you __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Or drill the holes out to the outside diameter of a washer that work with the screws.Then weld and metalwork the washers in. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-03-2013, 11:10 PM	#10
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Hey sammy what side door is that? I have a few doors shells out in my brother in laws barn that are rusted, if i have the correct side i can cut one out and ship it to you if you pay shipping

01-03-2013, 11:49 PM	#11
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Weld the threaded end of a bolt onto the screw head and turn it out with a wrench. If it breaks the shank of the screw off, it's probably just as good as getting it out. Posted via Mobile Device

01-04-2013, 01:36 PM	#12
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Door latch butcher repair job Sanford&daughter Drivers side..Make sure it is a worthless door ready for scrap. Because it isn't worth destroying a decent door. PM me if you find one.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-06-2013, 01:31 PM	#13
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Re: Door latch butcher repair job PM sent Posted via Mobile Device



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