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04-17-2013, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 133
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Door Latch
So.. i was closing my door today on my '72 C-20 and i heard the sound of a metal part falling inside the door....so i opened the door and closed it again ( i was just about to drive to work.. so i needed to see if the latch would work again).. and the second time i closed the door i heard another piece of metal hit the door bottom.. so, truck into garage.. and took other car to work..since at that point the door wouldnt stay closed..
Came home tonight and pulled the door panel.. and this is what i found.. guessing its not repairable? (the round object looks like it was "Riveted" in?? Am i off to the junk yards in search of a good donor? 
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04-17-2013, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: livingston co.mi
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Re: Door Latch
looks like it to me when you are there maybe you can find some other goodies too !!
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04-17-2013, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
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Re: Door Latch
Yep, your off to the junkyard or they do sell new latches. Not worth trying to repair IMO.
Just make sure if you buy a used one that there is NO play in the wheel. (part that turns and latches onto the door jam plate) Try wiggling the wheel while watching the rivet head that holds it in. Any movement, look further... These commonly get loose in that area and when they do, it gets harder and harder to lock the door. (you have to push in on the door to turn the key)
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04-17-2013, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Tacoma, WA
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Re: Door Latch
anyone out there have a latch they can part with...need the truck out of the garage!
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