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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.

Originally Posted by sgo70

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

What are bear claws?

Whoops, bear JAW!!

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2268...oor-Latch.html

Sean

Originally Posted by Tom F

What are bear claws?

Bear claws are a double catch latch, they work quite well and are reasonably priced, too.

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.

Originally Posted by Tom F

What are bear claws?

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!!!!!!

Originally Posted by sgo70

Thanks for not making me look stupid Dave.

Okay so how about window regulators??

Sean

I wasn't trying to make anyone look stupid, I just wanted to know what they were.

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.

Sean

Originally Posted by Tom F

I wasn't trying to make anyone look stupid, I just wanted to know what they were.

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

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????

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.

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