Barn door lock "clip"

[magntik]

So its gone now!!

Can somebody tell me where I can find one of the tiny little clips that retains the "lever" to the lock itself inside the rear barn door?
What I'm calling the "lever" is the part that engages the locking mechanism in the barn door.

The little clip pops off when the door is shut, then the lever falls into the bottom of the door. Clip has vanished in the door, and now I can't lock the rear barn doors.

Thanks,
Jeremy.

I wish I had a pic of it to post.

[vectorit]

Short answer, no.
This is a salvage part...

My experience with these blasted clips, is that they are not standard sized.
Every new clip I found, was either too big or too small.

I ended up finding them at a swap meet from a guy that salvaged door parts for trucks.

[LockDoc]

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It would be the clip on the far right....

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[vectorit]

For clarification, I am talking about this clip.
Maybe I misunderstood your question.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by vectorit

For clarification, I am talking about this clip.
Maybe I misunderstood your question.

Not sure.... The clip I noted holds the lock pawl on to the door lock cylinder. We'll have to wait for more clarification.....

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[magntik]

LockDoc,

YES!! That's the little one!!
It fell off twice, third time if it's in the door, I can't see it.

How do I get that ??

[magntik]

Vectorit,

I haven't seen anything like that in my door... maybe thats the problem?
I don't know where that would go though.

[vectorit]

Best way to retrieve clips from inside the doors, is to get a magnet on a string and drag the inside of the door. Just gotta find a magnet that isn't too strong, but strong enough to pick up little parts.

My clip is from the actuating rods in the tailgate, and the door latch in the 3rd door.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by magntik

LockDoc,

YES!! That's the little one!!
It fell off twice, third time if it's in the door, I can't see it.

How do I get that ??

I am going to check tomorrow and see if I can get some of them.

If you can find your clip again I would try gently squeezing it together with some pliers to make it fit tighter on the lock cylinder shaft. Take it easy or you may beak it, it won't take much..

LockDoc

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by vectorit

Best way to retrieve clips from inside the doors, is to get a magnet on a string and drag the inside of the door. Just gotta find a magnet that isn't too strong, but strong enough to pick up little parts.

My clip is from the actuating rods in the tailgate, and the door latch in the 3rd door.

The clip you pictured is also used on the actuating rods in the barn door. (The side that has the handle and lock in it)

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[magntik]

LockDoc
Thanks, let me know

Jeremy

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by magntik

LockDoc
Thanks, let me know

Jeremy

I ordered 20 of them and they will be mailed out this afternoon....

LockDoc

[magntik]

LockDoc,

I'll buy a couple so I have a spare or two.

I'm in Cedar Rapids, 52404

Thanks

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by magntik

LockDoc,

I'll buy a couple so I have a spare or two.

I'm in Cedar Rapids, 52404

Thanks

I'll let you know when I get them.

LockDoc

[engairuph]

I could use one of the clips also and the clip the hold the cylinder in the door and gasket for the cylinder

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by engairuph

I could use one of the clips also and the clip the hold the cylinder in the door and gasket for the cylinder

I have the door clip. The other parts should be on the way. I will start a thread in the for sale area when I get them and post a link here....

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[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by engairuph

I could use one of the clips also and the clip the hold the cylinder in the door and gasket for the cylinder

Here are the threads for the small clips and lock gaskets:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674368 (“C” clips)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674367 (Lock Gaskets)


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