HELP! New door latches in 49 truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kustombrad · 04-07-2009, 12:43 PM

I'm working on Project "49 No Buck$" and installed some new (repop) latches. For some reason I can't seem to make them work. If they finally do actually click into place, I have to reach in from the inside and pry down on the serrated arm to open the door. There isn't a lot of adjustment in the whole system, so maybe I'm looking at these all wrong. Anybody know what's up with these things or do I need to fabricate my own latches?

Daniel U · 04-08-2009, 11:14 AM

I'd say the later. I personally had my doors pop open from time to time while I was driving my '54 stock. Everyone I have talked to said the stock latches are antiquaited(old) and shold be updated with a newer double clasp style like the newer cars have. I chose a kit from bear claw. Let us know what you do. Your pick up looks nice! I wish I was driving mine. Twice over my budget and no paint, wheels, interior or glass. I think I did somthing wrong. You've definitely done something right. Keep up the good work.

Fred T · 04-08-2009, 08:17 PM

If you want to update the latches, look at this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223039

04-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
kustombrad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 452	HELP! New door latches in 49 truck I'm working on Project "49 No Buck$" and installed some new (repop) latches. For some reason I can't seem to make them work. If they finally do actually click into place, I have to reach in from the inside and pry down on the serrated arm to open the door. There isn't a lot of adjustment in the whole system, so maybe I'm looking at these all wrong. Anybody know what's up with these things or do I need to fabricate my own latches?

04-08-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: HELP! New door latches in 49 truck I'd say the later. I personally had my doors pop open from time to time while I was driving my '54 stock. Everyone I have talked to said the stock latches are antiquaited(old) and shold be updated with a newer double clasp style like the newer cars have. I chose a kit from bear claw. Let us know what you do. Your pick up looks nice! I wish I was driving mine. Twice over my budget and no paint, wheels, interior or glass. I think I did somthing wrong. You've definitely done something right. Keep up the good work. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-08-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: HELP! New door latches in 49 truck If you want to update the latches, look at this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223039 __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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