setting the door latches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prg machine · 06-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Probably just a lot of trial and error..................but I am wondering f there are short cuts or techniques that have been used to set up the door latch mechanism adjustment to the cab ??????

prg machine · 06-26-2008, 08:55 AM

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Spoof · 06-26-2008, 09:58 AM

The assembly manual has a specs. for the placement and gaps on the door latch mechanism and striker plate. Sorry I don't have mine with me to scan a pic for you.

prg machine · 06-26-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoof

The assembly manual has a specs. for the placement and gaps on the door latch mechanism and striker plate. Sorry I don't have mine with me to scan a pic for you.

I have all of the original shims etc. from when I took it apart. I guess the actual tricks and techniques are what i was interested in.

AJs72K5 · 06-26-2008, 12:23 PM

Mine was just a bunch of trial and error. Watching where the door hit the striker and making small adjustments until they were smooth.

hotrod 80 · 06-26-2008, 01:19 PM

I got lucky on the passenger door and got it first try , but the drivers door im still not happy with . Alot of opening and closing .

PanelDeland · 06-26-2008, 05:18 PM

I have not tried this so take this with a large helping of salt.
After the doors are adjusted(lots of trial and error in that) install the striker postsand slightly snug them.Leave them where they can move but will stay in place.Close the door to set the striker post where it needs to go.Then gently open the door without bumping the striker.The striker should then be adjusted and can be tightened.
As I said this is something I read either here or in one of the car guy mags and I haven't tried it.let us know if this helps.

06-25-2008, 08:31 PM	#1
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	setting the door latches Probably just a lot of trial and error..................but I am wondering f there are short cuts or techniques that have been used to set up the door latch mechanism adjustment to the cab ?????? __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

06-26-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: setting the door latches ttt __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

06-26-2008, 09:58 AM	#3
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: setting the door latches The assembly manual has a specs. for the placement and gaps on the door latch mechanism and striker plate. Sorry I don't have mine with me to scan a pic for you. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

06-26-2008, 12:23 PM	#5
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: setting the door latches Mine was just a bunch of trial and error. Watching where the door hit the striker and making small adjustments until they were smooth. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

06-26-2008, 01:19 PM	#6
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: setting the door latches I got lucky on the passenger door and got it first try , but the drivers door im still not happy with . Alot of opening and closing . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

06-26-2008, 05:18 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: setting the door latches I have not tried this so take this with a large helping of salt. After the doors are adjusted(lots of trial and error in that) install the striker postsand slightly snug them.Leave them where they can move but will stay in place.Close the door to set the striker post where it needs to go.Then gently open the door without bumping the striker.The striker should then be adjusted and can be tightened. As I said this is something I read either here or in one of the car guy mags and I haven't tried it.let us know if this helps. __________________ 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"



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