Altman door latch and striker - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beadblaster · 09-21-2019, 09:29 AM

Has anyone used the trique manufacturing altman door latch and striker kit. Seems like a good idea. There is a youtube video of the install.

Southpaw69 · 09-21-2019, 02:35 PM

I saw that on the "united by trucks" youtube channel. Looks like it works great. For me, the original is fine and I don't like how you have to cut the door to install the altman one. Of course, on my truck the door latches are one of the few things that function correctly at this point.

siggyfreud · 09-22-2019, 12:17 AM

I have them but have yet to install them. I'll try and give feedback once I do install them, but it'll be awhile.

Big70 · 09-22-2019, 12:20 AM

I seen that YouTube video and I like them. There on my list to do...how much do they cost for the set up?
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RUN GMC · 09-22-2019, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Southpaw69

I saw that on the "united by trucks" youtube channel. Looks like it works great. For me, the original is fine and I don't like how you have to cut the door to install the altman one. Of course, on my truck the door latches are one of the few things that function correctly at this point.

ditto

flashed · 09-22-2019, 10:22 PM

We did the United By Trucks video in my shop at the Truck Farm , much more to come . I may install those on one of my trucks later on . They work great .

**1971Stepside** · 09-23-2019, 12:23 PM

I have them installed on my build. I don't have the truck completed, but the latches are nice, easy to install and no more *bang* when the door shuts.

Zeroman · 09-23-2019, 01:02 PM

I have installed the Gen 2 version in my truck. I love them.

They will work with original windows, or the Brothers one piece windows.

Although I have the One Piece Products one piece windows, which Trique Manufacturing says will not work because the windows will only roll down about 6 inches due to clearance problems with the latch, I installed them anyway.

My windows do not roll down all the way, but I don't care. I live in Houston, and I use my AC ALL OF THE TIME!

I never eat in my truck, or drive through any fast food places. I know, I know, some of you will scoff at that, but hey, to each his own.

jimijam00 · 04-11-2023, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud

I have them but have yet to install them. I'll try and give feedback once I do install them, but it'll be awhile.

How did they turn out? Still have to slam to close?

skinnan · 04-14-2023, 06:59 AM

No more slamming, they are wonderful actually. Work as advertised.

**Grumpy old man** · 04-14-2023, 07:20 AM

Watch the Stout Customs video on install and no slam doors .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvw5RhbhPVc

**A1971Blazer** · 04-14-2023, 09:27 AM

I got a good deal on a pair of these from a guy on FB that had somehow gotten an extra set for free.
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09-21-2019, 09:29 AM	#1
beadblaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Grand forks,bc Posts: 141	Altman door latch and striker Has anyone used the trique manufacturing altman door latch and striker kit. Seems like a good idea. There is a youtube video of the install.

09-21-2019, 02:35 PM	#2
Southpaw69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 92	Re: Altman door latch and striker I saw that on the "united by trucks" youtube channel. Looks like it works great. For me, the original is fine and I don't like how you have to cut the door to install the altman one. Of course, on my truck the door latches are one of the few things that function correctly at this point.

09-22-2019, 12:17 AM	#3
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Altman door latch and striker I have them but have yet to install them. I'll try and give feedback once I do install them, but it'll be awhile. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

09-22-2019, 10:22 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Altman door latch and striker We did the United By Trucks video in my shop at the Truck Farm , much more to come . I may install those on one of my trucks later on . They work great .

09-23-2019, 12:23 PM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Altman door latch and striker I have them installed on my build. I don't have the truck completed, but the latches are nice, easy to install and no more bang when the door shuts. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-22-2019, 12:20 AM	#4
Big70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 85	I seen that YouTube video and I like them. There on my list to do...how much do they cost for the set up? Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2019, 01:02 PM	#8
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Altman door latch and striker I have installed the Gen 2 version in my truck. I love them. They will work with original windows, or the Brothers one piece windows. Although I have the One Piece Products one piece windows, which Trique Manufacturing says will not work because the windows will only roll down about 6 inches due to clearance problems with the latch, I installed them anyway. My windows do not roll down all the way, but I don't care. I live in Houston, and I use my AC ALL OF THE TIME! I never eat in my truck, or drive through any fast food places. I know, I know, some of you will scoff at that, but hey, to each his own.

04-14-2023, 06:59 AM	#10
skinnan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orange City, Florida Posts: 76	Re: Altman door latch and striker No more slamming, they are wonderful actually. Work as advertised.

04-14-2023, 07:20 AM	#11
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Altman door latch and striker Watch the Stout Customs video on install and no slam doors . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvw5RhbhPVc __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

04-14-2023, 09:27 AM	#12
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,198	Re: Altman door latch and striker I got a good deal on a pair of these from a guy on FB that had somehow gotten an extra set for free. My body guy fitted them then decided that they would look better welded in.. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............



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