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Does anyone know where to get latches, window regulators, door handles and hinges that won't break the bank. The local rod shop had a catalogue but I didn't see where they came from.
I'm trying to decide between the originals and bear claws, I also want to be able to lock the doors which I don't think the originals do.
Sean
Go with bearclaws, so much better than the originals........safer too.
Don
And cheaper...thanks.
What are bear claws?Quote:
Originally Posted by sgo70
Whoops, bear JAW!!:o
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2268...oor-Latch.html
Sean
Bear claws are a double catch latch, they work quite well and are reasonably priced, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom F
Thanks for not making me look stupid Dave.
Okay so how about window regulators??
Sean
Might look at some pickups.... most are flat glass on the side windows and with a little luck might come up with one thin enough to fit the T doors.... Probably just as easy to get a set of aftermarket power windows and be done with it.... The window channels should be available through most any auto body supply store.
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Originally Posted by Tom F
I use them on the Mercs too, Tom!!! They are a light pull, work great with solenoids, too! Chrysler Mini-vans with the power rear latch have a solenoid that works great with them in a T or A door!!!!!!
I wasn't trying to make anyone look stupid, I just wanted to know what they were.Quote:
Originally Posted by sgo70
There's a set of window regulators on Ebay right now. The guys name is Mike Peterson from Shevlin MN, his phone number is 218-556-3977 I've been up to his place, prices are a little high but he can come up with the goods. He takes complete cars and takes them apart for resale.
I found one regulator on the other site for ten bucks and it cost me another fifteen to get it here and it still needs the spring which costs five bucks. Langs has brand new ones for $29.95 in their 2006 catalog www.modeltford.com
Dave,
Also what does my coupe need for hinges? Also I resent that E-mail again did you get it?
Tom
Thanks for the info. Dont worry you can't hurt my feelings. I wasn't sure either way that's why I posted the link.:D
Sean
Yup, got the email this time.... I'll check on the coupe Monday and let you know on the hinges..... Did you guys get the snow this time Tom????Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom F
I'm not sure who you're asking but we got 8" yesterday and then tomorrow is supposed to be about 70 degrees F.
I just found the regulators, cranks, and window pinches at Mac's. Now all I need are the outside part of the hinges.
Sean
[QUOTE=Dave Severson] Did you guys get the snow this time Tom????
No snow YET. Had lots of slush last night to drive through. Got home tonight around 8:00 and it was snowing real lite.
Junked out two cars today an old K car and a Nissen, prices are still holding at $300.00 a ton for car bodies.:3dSMILE:
My son told me about a coupe the other day, looks like something in the '30s, I'll try to get some pictures, from the road it looks like several trees are growing through it.
Tom,
How come your son scrapes cars, and you have to get your window parts off ebay? I scraped 3 gm cars and kept 3 different types, they all should work. I kept all the power everything & controls.
I wouldn't run the door popper latches(stock) I did in my '47 KB2, and the doors would pop open some times and were in great to perfect condition! Good thing I run seat belts! I put bear claws in my '37 chevy. they are not hard to put in, but you have to think about it, so they line up. My pins floated like a factory one does.
Pat
[QUOTE=HemiTCoupe]Tom,
How come your son scrapes cars, and you have to get your window parts off ebay? I scraped 3 gm cars and kept 3 different types, they all should work. I kept all the power everything & controls.
I just thought that it would be easier to put the stock ones back in. In my stock 27 T tudor they work perfectly. Never even thought about using newer ones and then I might even start looking for electric ones.
Tell me more about the latches/door hinges
The easiest way for you Tom, is to have you know who, do it for you, I don't want to make work for him. I hooked mine to the stock door handles.
There are templates for some out there, I have seen them, I made my own. You'll need to drill screw holes, and a cut a notch in the door for the pin to pass thru like on your everyday car.
I bought mine at Ax Man's, they had a barrel full of them, at the time, for $2.50 each (double latch). :3dSMILE: about 7-8 yrs ago. I only bought 8 pair, and 7 of the chrome wiper motors with park at $6.00 each. I like bargain buys.
Pat
[QUOTE=HemiTCoupe]The easiest way for you Tom, is to have you know who, do it for you, I don't want to make work for him. I hooked mine to the stock door handles.
There are templates for some out there, I have seen them, I made my own. You'll need to drill screw holes, and a cut a notch in the door for the pin to pass thru like on your everyday car.
I don't want to add any more to "you know who's" work load.
Does anyone have a picture of the latch on a T closed car?
I just noticed a picture in the gallery of Briansrup (you know who I mean:) ) and he has a caption that says you can't run glass with the bear jaw latches cause you have to cut out the rails. Is that true or was it just on his???? It get's too damn cold here for no windows!!
Oh yea, and who sells those weld in templates??
Thanks,
Sean
I've got Bearclaw latches in the Mercs, they're glass.... Also put them in a number of other 'glass cars... Must have been something specific to Brian's car.
Yea it seemed odd, here's the link:
http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/...php?photo=7097
Sean
OK, I see... Brian was referring to the window glass and tracks.... On skinny doors like A's and T's, it gets really tight putting the tracks in.... When I've encountered this before, I put the latch in the post and the pin in the door... works fine that way, too.
Thanks Dave.
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Originally Posted by sgo70
It's also a very nice way to do the latch for suicide hinges, too.... And, if you are running electric solenoids and a door popper it makes routing an emergency release cable to the door latch a lot simpler, too.
I want to go with the suicide hinges, but I was thinking of using the regular door handle with the bearclaws. Then I guess I need a safety latch.
Sean
A second latch is always a good thing with suicide hinged doors!!!!! Doesn't have to be anything more then a sliding pin that you can flip open with your foot, but just so you have something there!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sgo70
[QUOTE=sgo70]
http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/...php?photo=7097
Pat or Dave
So how do you use the stock T door handle to operate the bear claw?
You're right Tom, I guess you'd have to have the latch on the door to make it work.
This is why I start asking questions before I actually start doing things. I'm still working on my gas tank and I asked about that almost two weeks ago.
If I can't add anything else, I'll add confusion!!!:LOL:
Sean
[QUOTE=Tom F]Let me ponder that awhile..... Big thing is getting everything out of the way of the window track.... I use the mini's on the Mercs and they just clear the window track... Have to see how much latch room there is on the inside of the door....Quote:
Originally Posted by sgo70
Looking at Matts picture it shows there really is no room:
http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...t=34382&page=5
Sean