Thread: Model A door latches

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Wanting to use bear claws on my model A the only option was a big lump sticking me in the ribs. Searched and searched for another option and couldn't come up with any thing and was resolved to having to use the small bear claws with an extension on the door and door post that would not look that good and would also poke you in the ribs or give your elbow something to hit. Then just like always when ya least expect it the stars all align and every thing comes together . Found this site last week by accident, Guess its a good thing the kids sprint car racing has held my build up the last couple of years. Check these out @ www.sachserodshop.com, click on catalog,click B, find bearclaw and click on page 214. This guy has a way KEWL setup for model A doors and it uses the stock door handles and best of all it's cheap. Looks like they've got lots of other kewl stuff and every thing looks reasonably priced......Hope this helps someone.

Those are cool. Wish I had seen those prior to my new paint.

I remember many moons ago an article about using some Honda latches, anyone remember those?

Originally Posted by willowbilly3

I remember many moons ago an article about using some Honda latches, anyone remember those?

Never saw the article,but I've looked at virtually every door latch on every thing that came through my shop the last couple years and didn't come across any thing that looked like it would work. I was a little concerned about those Sahcse latches being so low on the door,but I clamped one of the doors at the dove tail area and tested it and I believe it'll be just fine.
Man oh man am I glad the build got delayed (not really ) I woulda been torqued if it had paint on it and then I found these.