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Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers
From: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:51:18 -0500
Thanks, Wayne

I wonder if they are better to use in terms of getting a good fit, 
closing the door ... or for eliminating rattle, etc.

Anything that creates a significant improvement on my truck peaks my 
curiosity in big ways!

Alan
http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/

Wayne wrote:

> Hi Alan,
>
> Great article! I had the same problem and your right it takes a lot of
> patience. I was thinking of putting in bear claw latches but could not 
> get
> them to fit my outside handles and, from what I understand, most don't 
> come
> with locks. They do operate much better than our older styles and they 
> are
> in modern cars to this date. When I searched on the web I found most 
> hot rod
> shops carry them in various shapes and sizes.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Wayne - '47 1 Ton Panel -
> http://www.itswhatsnext.com/engine/47_chevy_home.htm
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