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1. [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:22:32 -0500; I just installed new latches and strikers on my 54 and I have 2 1 - Under my driver-side striker, I have 2 striker-plate spacers ... they're missing on the passenger side -- I can't find 'em in any c; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00128.html (8,641 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:53:41 -0500; Thanks, Mark - my hinges are good. I just had them rebuilt. Alan http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/ oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00132.html (8,026 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:59:03 -0500; Thanks, RT When I push my door handle to the locked position, it simply applies a metal piece against the mechanism so that the latch can't be moved. I'm talking about the latch that sits on the side; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00133.html (8,661 bytes)
4. [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:23:27 -0500; I just got off the phone with my antique car wizard mechanic guy who really knows the score. He told me: First, you have to make sure the door is sitting right. Close the door without the striker in; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00134.html (9,185 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: "Joseph Garcia" <joe_garcia@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:49:51 -0800; Alan you have the door setup right "second click is for final locking position". You will also notice the curve of the latch mates up with the angled part of the striker. This angle pulls the door ti; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00136.html (9,981 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: "Kerwin M Lehmann" <klehmann@bentonrea.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 11:32:19 -0800; oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00140.html (10,242 bytes)
7. [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:43:36 -0500; Ah-haa! I got it! My wizard-guy was right -- on every count. First, my hinges are good and my doors are sitting in perfect alignment. Originally I adjusted the strikers in and out ... and I had to sl; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00141.html (9,026 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:59:00 -0500; Thanks, RT ... these aren't shims. The striker is formed ... and if you look at where the bolts go through, there's a space between the truck body and the striker, so that if you REALLY cranked the b; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00142.html (9,468 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:18:38 -0500; Oh, yeah ... I confirmed that today, too, with my truck-guru. You said it, Joe! That's what I did and it really turned the trick. THANKS. Alan http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/ oletrucks is devoted to; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00143.html (9,088 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:22:19 -0500; Thanks, Rick! I think I've already got a pair on their way (from the "other Alan") -- this group is great, eh? And the "brotherhood" of Stovebolters is cool, too -- I've given lots of stuff away that; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00144.html (10,023 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:35:21 -0500; Thanks, John. That explains it well. Alan http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/ oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00145.html (8,931 bytes)
12. [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 11:35:55 -0500; I posted a photo-tutorial on my recent learning experience about latches and strikers: http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/doorlatch.html Someone was saying that bear-claw latches are much better than the; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00160.html (8,919 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: "Wayne" <wroworth@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 12:58:12 -0500; 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 wha; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00165.html (9,879 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 11:50:30 -0700; Thanks, Alan. Bob K in PHX, AZ. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00166.html (9,216 bytes)
15. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:51:18 -0500; 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; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00170.html (9,241 bytes)
16. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:07:14 -0500; Sounds like they aren't worth bothering about ... thank goodness -- I just spent $100 on new latches as it is! Alan http://AlanHorvath.com/54chevy/ oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00173.html (8,861 bytes)
17. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: Alan Horvath <alan@alanhorvath.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 11:21:31 -0500; Glad you found it useful, RT! I've gotten so much help from others since I got my truck, it sure feels good to be able to give something back. Be sure to check all my other photo-tutorials, too! I do; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00177.html (9,366 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] Door Latches & Strikers (score: 1): Author: ZapBeeblebrox@aol.com; Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:57:07 EST; Hey Alan! Great job on the tutorial! Thanks for putting it up on the web. Bear Claw latches are still in use today by auto manufacturers because they're very safe and sturdy. Basically a large bolt,; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00191.html (11,231 bytes)

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