Going through my box of early latches and noticed some interesting differences in this side by side comparison. Early model 40's and 45's used these for windshield latches as well as some 45 series tailgate latches. My 66 FST has the same latches on the windshield as 1 & 2 in the pics. I am thinking 3 is for the 45 tailgate. I hope this is useful to someone out there.
1 & 2 are semi-closed on the end where 3 is completely open and shorter
This picture is the most interesting because 1 and 2 are identical with the exception of how the "hook" is attached. 1 show it goes into the handle whereas 2 shows it with the same mounting style as 3.
Clearly 3 is shorter overall.
1 & 2 are semi-closed on the end where 3 is completely open and shorter
This picture is the most interesting because 1 and 2 are identical with the exception of how the "hook" is attached. 1 show it goes into the handle whereas 2 shows it with the same mounting style as 3.
Clearly 3 is shorter overall.