heaven forbid put f$&d parts on a Cheby how dare you that is sacrilegious.
That the way it should be door rattling cheby.
Robert Baird Ft. Worth Texas
1954 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton P/U
Alan Horvath wrote:
> wayne osborne wrote:
>
>> Alan Horvath did a great write up on door latch/striker adjustment,
>> its on the tech section but here's the direct link:
>> http://www.alanhorvath.com/54chevy/doorlatch.php
>
>
> These latches and strikers are the worst design on the planet! I've
> adjusted mine a hundred times and my doors still rattle! Plus, it
> seems as the seasons change, they need readjustment.
>
> I want to put bear claw latches in, but they say the bear claws don't
> operate with push-button door handles -- I was at a show recently and
> looking at a Ford pickup truck (I don't remember what year it was ...
> 49-51?) and the Ford had push-button door handles WITH bear claw
> latches (all original)!!! The doors closed like a dream! I've since
> been wondering ... why couldn't we adapt those Ford bear claws to work
> on OUR trucks?
>
> Anyone?
>
> Alan
> http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/
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