1940 Ford Tudor Build Thread

[rspears]

For sure. I can't tell you how many times some one pulled the door handle back all the way when getting out and that is how you lock the door. Kind of annoying when both sides are shut and the keys are in it. Just another aggravation of the stock latch and operator. This is the kit i'm looking at. They offer large ones and the small ones. I'm leaning towards the small ones.

https://www.autoloc.com/catalog/Bear...w--Install-Kit

Another option - https://www.rockyhinge.com/bear-claw...on-kits-1.html

Family business, Dad started making hinges and then expanded to other products when the son finished engineering school, as I recall. I used their suicide door safety latches, trunk support and front drive system on the '33.

That's a great color choice, too! I used Midnight Blue Pearl.

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Another option - https://www.rockyhinge.com/bear-claw...on-kits-1.html

Family business, Dad started making hinges and then expanded to other products when the son finished engineering school, as I recall. I used their suicide door safety latches, trunk support and front drive system on the '33.

That's a great color choice, too! I used Midnight Blue Pearl.

Thanks again Roger. I called and spoke with them. They recommend the slim line version for the 40. I will be going this route now.

https://www.rockyhinge.com/slim-line...w-latches.html

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[rspears]

Thanks again Roger. I called and spoke with them. They recommend the slim line version for the 40. I will be going this route now.

From my dealing with them they're good folks with top quality products. Brad helped me through several questions during the installation of my front drive stuff. I think you'll be happy with their stuff.