5w bearclaws

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04-08-2005, 01:59 PM
tripower

5w bearclaws

I would like to use bearclaw latches on the doors of my glass 5w. Can I make them work with a stock style outer door handle that sits on the swage line? I would also like to use locking handles but assume that on a 5w I have to use a separate key barrel and linkage rather than a locking handle?
04-08-2005, 03:06 PM
Henry Rifle

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My '34 three-window has Bearclaws and stock locking handles. I can't take a picture inside of the door, because I'd have to disconnect my electric windows and take my inner door panel off.
04-08-2005, 03:07 PM
Henry Rifle

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Handle in place. Not on the swage line, though.
04-09-2005, 03:12 AM
tripower

Thanks Henry...On a 5w I think that the outside handle has to locate directly into the bearclaw/latch. I assume that I have to modify a bearclaw to take the square drive from the outer handle?
04-09-2005, 07:57 AM
Henry Rifle

I don't think so. The stock handle sits next to the Bearclaw, and when you turn the handle, it trips the bearclaw. If I get ambitious this afternoon, I'll pull the panel back and take a look and a photo if I can.
04-17-2005, 01:23 AM
tripower

Any other suggestions on door latches/handles for a 5w?
04-17-2005, 11:55 AM
Henry Rifle

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I just took this latch out of my glass '34 door - partly out of curiosity, partly because I need to break it down to paint it. It works with a standard square-shank door handle.

It's made by Tri Mark of Hampton, IA. It came in my Gibbon body, so I assume you can get them from them.

http://www.gibbonfiberglass.com

Tri Mark has a website, but I'll be darned if I can find the product there.

http://trimarkcorp.com
04-17-2005, 12:02 PM
Henry Rifle

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04-17-2005, 02:19 PM
rocknrod

Here ya go buddy:
http://trimarkcorp.com/goweb/itemvie...pi=/-1/26/0/35
Henry, YOU are awesome!
04-17-2005, 02:51 PM
tripower

Thanks Henry and RocknRod! That's exactly what I am after! Now I just have to see if I can deal direct with TriMark..Not had much joy trying to buy things from Gibbon.
Much appreciated....
04-17-2005, 03:07 PM
Henry Rifle

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Not had much joy trying to buy things from Gibbon.

Imagine that . . .
04-18-2005, 04:07 AM
tripower

OK..Problem solved thanks to you guys! Turns out that TriMark have a distributor here in the UK. They carry those latches as a stock item! Much cheaper than Gibbon as well. I am really pleased and would not have found them without your help.
Henry...Do you have a link rod attached to the latch which is then connected to an internal door handle?
I am going to modify 3w outside locking handles to fit my 5w as locking handles are not available for a 5w. Plan on using an original looking internal handle.
I really appreciate this guidance....Thanks again!
:3dSMILE: :D
04-18-2005, 08:48 AM
Henry Rifle

I haven't addressed the interior door handle problem yet. Thanks for reminding me.