Re: door latch mechanism, hhhelp!!!

[george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>]

Pretty sure I have a mechanism on my extra drivres
door from a 64 HT.Anyone know if that will work?
--- sky62 <sky62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> 
> the drivers side door latch on my 62 Dodge wagon has
> worn out to the  
> point
> that it won't hold the door shut anymore. that star
> shaped click  
> roller gizmo
> can be turned backwards, which of course it should
> not do. is there a  
> way
> to rebuild the latch? maybe by pining the roller
> back on the shaft it  
> turns on?
> I've been looking all over the net and ebay for
> another one, but with  
> no luck.
> 
>   I did see a rebuild kit for the 50's style one,
> which is bigger and  
> shaped differently, though?
> so I wonder if the 62 - 64 style latch is
> rebuild-able?
> 
> or does anyone know if I can swap the
> one from the rear door? do the linkages hook up the
> same way? I'd  
> rather fix the rear door,
> permanently shut, if I have to go that route. but I
> don't want to  
> take all the doors and linkages
> apart unless I'm sure the swap will work?
> 
> does anyone have an extra latch. or drivers side
> door, that has a  
> working latch they can part with?
> 
> or is there ANY other type of latching mechanism
> that will fit and  
> work in my type of car door?
> 
>   I'm really getting tired of driving with one hand
> on the
> wheel and the other holding the door shut,
> especially on right-hand  
> turns.
> plus there's no way to secure the vehicle! even when
> locked the door  
> just pulls right open
> without pushing in the button.
> please, any help with this will be greatly
> appreciated!
> thanks
> Schuyler
> 
> Schuyler 62 Dodge Dart 440 wagon w/ Poly 318
>  
>
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> FYI - I Do the Decal designs for the Poly head 318
> and more! email me  
> with your needs -
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> 
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