Need Some Help

[Graham57a]

Hey guys, I've been searching high and low for a part and have had no luck which brings me to here. My dads orange 72 Cheyenne survivor truck had the drivers side door latch go bad and the only way the door stays shut is to press down on the manual lock when you hold the door shut. Is there a way to fix this or do we need a new door latch? He's been putting up with this for over a year now and I'd like to get him a new latch for part of his Christmas present. If anyone can offer some assistance I would really appreciate the help.

[Grumpy old man]

I have a few latches but they never came orange . Someone has repainted the truck or it would be bare metal colored .

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I have a few latches but they never came orange . Someone has repainted the truck or it would be bare metal colored .

Sorry by latch I meant the piece that goes in the door, I'm pretty sure those were body color. The striker plate however was zinc coated or some sort of non color finish. My dad is the 2nd owner and the truck is all original including the paint

[flashed]

A pic of the part you are talking about would help.

[Grumpy old man]

Nope , should not be painted . they were bare metal from the factory , Sounds like the truck may have been painted ?

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by flashed

A pic of the part you are talking about would help ,I may have one the right color .

Here is a repop

[Grumpy old man]

Yep , NO PAINT .

[hugger6933]

They were a silver cad type color or no coating at all just a coated type bare metal. And yes your dad needs a door latch that would make a nice Christmas present for him. I always wanted for my parents to give me some cool type presents for my car [or a car] like a set of alloy heads or even a simple cam kit but no all I had to settle for was a great loving family that knew I was heavy into cars but didn't know enough to help me out that way.

[hugger6933]

Oh also enjoy every time you get to work on one of these with your dad even though you and he won't always agree and he will make you mad enough to spit, enjoy and set it to a fond memory that you can recall later. Jim

[flashed]

I have an old door out there in my shed ,if that part is there you can have it .

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by flashed

I have an old door out there in my shed ,if that part is there you can have it .

Thanks man, I really appreciate it. As far as the color/finish goes I could've sworn it had paint on it but I could be mistaken. I looked at some reference pictures I had of the truck and didn't see any of the door latch. I'll have my dad take a picture and confirm but I know the truck is unmolested, hopefully we didn't get one of the few trucks that someone at the factory decided to paint the door after the latch was in. I know these trucks aren't exactly the most consistent when it comes to original finishes.

[flykelley]

Tommys Truck parts are close to you.

[Graham57a]

Here is a picture of what is in there now, looks factory to me

[Graham57a]

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[flashed]

Sorry I did not make it out to my shop today but Im sure it's still on the spare door ,I will look tomorrow.

[flashed]

I made it out to my shop today and the part you need is still on my door .As soon as I can get it off I will let you know .
John

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by flashed

I made it out to my shop today and the part you need is still on my door .As soon as I can get it off I will let you know .
John

I really appreciate it John! Is the door original orange paint?

[flashed]

I dont know about the paint as these are some I bought to repair and the bodyshop preferred the original doors .

[flashed]

I finally got that rascal off the door ,for only 3 screws it sure turned into a job. That last one fought til the end .Get me your address and I will find a small box to get this in the mail to you .Im sending you a PM just in case you miss this post.
John

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by flashed

I finally got that rascal off the door ,for only 3 screws it sure turned into a job. That last one fought til the end .Get me your address and I will find a small box to get this in the mail to you .Im sending you a PM just in case you miss this post.
John

John I really appreciate you helping me out, PM responded. Another case of people on this board making it the best forum on the internet

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

John I really appreciate you helping me out, PM responded. Another case of people on this board making it the best forum on the internet

That is for sure. Not many forums out there that match this one.... Just be sure and pay it forward if you get the chance.

LockDoc

[RustyBucket]

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I always wanted for my parents to give me some cool type presents for my car [or a car] like a set of alloy heads or even a simple cam kit but no all I had to settle for was a great loving family that knew I was heavy into cars but didn't know enough to help me out that way.

Thanks for the memories hugger, my folks, RIP, used to give me tools, hunting & fishing stuff. A girl I was dating got me a Crane cam for my CB750 Honda the first Christmas we were together. I married her a few years later and we celebrated our 39th anniversary last Wed...... MAN, time FLIES!!!