1950 Chevy Truck (Ep 70) Installing the Door Latch, Handle and Striker
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- Опубліковано 24 тра 2022
- Today we finish up the work on the doors on the five window by getting the doors closing and latching perfectly. I will go over some Tips and Tricks I like to do so everything works smoothly and effortlessly.
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Another great video Mark
Thanks!
Thanks Robert, how is the Suburban coming along? Send me some update pics!
Great job , i just wish you could convert the 1947-51 door handles to the 1952+ push button open .
I have never seen that attempted. The latch and everything would need to be switched over I would think.
I used LubriPlate white Lithium sprayable grease and then used compressed air to force the lubricant into those tight places. Thanks great videos!
Great idea, anything you can do to make sure it gets all the way in and stays there. Nothing nicer than a smooth operating door handle and latch.
Mark, I realize I'm late to the party on this one but another great video! I really appreciate all the little tips and tricks you include. Thanks. Keep up the great work.
It is never to late Ron, glad you like the video.
Thanks for another useful video, Mark! I'm down to the frame on my 1949 Ford F2, about to paint a re-assemble. It's seem a bit daunting, but your videos help. (I've never reassembled a vehicle before.)
You are welcome Dwayne. My best advice is simply one piece at a time, one assembly at a time and you will be fine. Being careful around the new paint is the nerve racking part.
Let me know if you need anything.
Looking good Mark. I've been working seven days a week. I will catch up soon.
Thanks Randy.
Seven days a week? You need a few days off to relax.
Another fabulous video Mark, with some great tips on assembly and alignment, especially the masking tape on the striker plate! I was thinking as watching that part, maybe an additional piece of tape to reference the starting position (in this case it would be along the bottom edge of the striker) so you can see how much you are adjusting it - I know you clearly had good 'feel' but as you loosen the screws it would be easy to have it move inadvertrently on you so the starting reference might be a good aid. My favourite part of that whole video was seeing that handle return perfectly - great to witness that non-drooping handle! :) I know what my next job is - can't wait to take the latch apart & get it all lubed and see I can get it as nice as that one.
Good point, you can get lost real quick on where you started on adjustment and have to start all over again. There is nothing nicer than a smooth and solid shutting door with a watch like latch mechanism. Seeing those droopy handles drives me nuts since it is a pretty easy fix.
Let me know how yours works out and thank you so much for the comment.
Mark
Great tips. It has to be nerve racking working with the new paint.
It can be for sure.
Great video! I have a 1950Chevy 3600 but there are no door locks (just handles). Where did you get the the lock hardware?
All the hardware is original to the truck as far as I know. The owner had it replated or polished.
I guess nobody wanted to steal a 3600 work truck back in the day. Email me some pics of your truck, I am sure everyone would love to see it no matter the condition. Just don't see many of those around anymore.
foothillpaintandfabrication@gmail.com
Mark