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**nsiti** · 09-08-2025, 03:32 PM

Hi, I discovered that my drivers-side barn door latch spring snapped, so the door won't stay shut. Does anyone have experience with this? How might I go about fixing or replacing it?

Thanks and regards,
Nick

**LockDoc** · 09-08-2025, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nsiti

Hi, I discovered that my drivers-side barn door latch spring snapped, so the door won't stay shut. Does anyone have experience with this? How might I go about fixing or replacing it?

Thanks and regards,
Nick

I will have to look at mine and see what it looks like. I can't remember.

**nsiti** · 09-11-2025, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I will have to look at mine and see what it looks like. I can't remember.

That would be most appreciated

**LockDoc** · 09-13-2025, 01:49 PM

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I would think a guy could make a spring for the latch without too much trouble. There is a pin or rivet that can be removed to get the spring out. The spring looks like it is about 1/16" in diameter so if a piece of 1/16" music wire (available at hobby shops) was used you should be able to make one to match the original.

Any broken pieces should be laying in the bottom of the door.
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**Getter-Done** · 09-13-2025, 02:04 PM

Does it look like the one for sale in this link?

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...arn+door+latch

**nsiti** · 09-14-2025, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I would think a guy could make a spring for the latch without too much trouble. There is a pin or rivet that can be removed to get the spring out. The spring looks like it is about 1/16" in diameter so if a piece of 1/16" music wire (available at hobby shops) was used you should be able to make one to match the original.

Any broken pieces should be laying in the bottom of the door.
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This is super helpful, thank you!

**nsiti** · 09-14-2025, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Does it look like the one for sale in this link?

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...arn+door+latch

Hi, it very well might be. I had done a search but didn't turn up anything, so thanks for sharing. I'll compare it to mine and reach out if it matches.

09-08-2025, 03:32 PM	#1
nsiti Active Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: NY,NY Posts: 108	barn door latch spring snapped Hi, I discovered that my drivers-side barn door latch spring snapped, so the door won't stay shut. Does anyone have experience with this? How might I go about fixing or replacing it? Thanks and regards, Nick

09-13-2025, 01:49 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,743	Re: barn door latch spring snapped - I would think a guy could make a spring for the latch without too much trouble. There is a pin or rivet that can be removed to get the spring out. The spring looks like it is about 1/16" in diameter so if a piece of 1/16" music wire (available at hobby shops) was used you should be able to make one to match the original. Any broken pieces should be laying in the bottom of the door. . __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-13-2025, 02:04 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,870	Re: barn door latch spring snapped Does it look like the one for sale in this link? Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...arn+door+latch __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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