Wanted Door latch; hinge pins (1 Viewer)

[thorslc1977]

Year

1968

Looking for front passenger door latch/lock mechanism and hinge pins that hold back seat top and bottom together Thanks.

 

[greenbeast]

Gonna search for one if these this weekend in my parts stash, anyone else have one of these for @thorls1977 if I strike out.

Sounds like it’s going on a 68, not sure difference between the years.

 

[thorslc1977]

Thanks @greenbeast, Classic Cruisers got back to me and they will look.. @grayjs is pretty sure he has one too. I will probably get both if I can. Really appreciate the help.

 

[thorslc1977]

Well, back on the hunt. Classic Cruisers doesn't have one and @grayjs is not able to check at present. Sooo anybody? Mis typed earlier I need pins that hold seat bottom to floor

 

[grayjs]

Good day sir, again apologies for the delay, as we all know life sometimes throws curveballs. However I just arrived at the cabin this morning and looks like I have your latch mechanism covered.

 

[thorslc1977]

Thanks for trying but that is the newer style. There is a groove/dent in the top on this one. The older style is round across the top of the whole piece. Again, I very much appreciate the effort.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Have you tried McMaster Carr for the hinge pins?

The 3" shaft length was to the middle of the taper +/-

This one might be a tad long but would certainly work:

McMaster-Carr

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www.mcmaster.com

 

[thorslc1977]

Perfect, thank you very much! I am going to take latch mechanism out of the door tomorrow and see if it can be repaired.

 

[Pighead]

Ohhh, THOSE hinge pins...
I looked in a spare pieces bin, found one so far. I have more places to look.
Wouldn't an M8 bolt work?

 

[thorslc1977]

Yes, an M8 will work and is my back up plan.

 

[thorslc1977]

Success! The newer style latch mechanism will substitute for the old style. Had to adjust striker a little too.

 

[thorslc1977]

If anyone is reading this the new style latch did not work. Door would close and latch safely but after only a dozen shuts(?) the striker was making a notch in the new latch housing and was destroying it. So I cleaned , lubricated and flipped an arm/lever around inside the old latch and got it to function again. I also adjusted striker and now door closes and latches perfectly. It is a good thing too, because I was never able to scare up an "old style latch".