34 Ford door handles again

47convert · August 13, 2004, 07:45:27 AM

It seems there are no reproduction stock style door latches out there. If anyone knows of someone doing a 34 with bearclaw latches, I'd sure like to buy there original stuff. My buddy removed his some time before he died and placed them where he knew where they'd be, I guess and now we can't find them. His wife is trying to put the car back together the way he would have done it (with original door latches) Thanx

EMSjunkie · August 13, 2004, 09:07:54 AM

Can't help you out with latches, but I have a pair of outside handles that came with my kit if ya want 'em. I'm shaving my doors so I do'nt need them. have you tried C.M. Moss?

Vance

"we are born naked, wet, and hungry, then it gets worse"

Nick32Vic · August 13, 2004, 02:06:29 PM

Sorry, i cant help you out much 47convert but EMSjunkie, if 47convert doesnt need those handles can i get them? But thats only if 47convert doesnt need them.

Thanks,
Nick

EMSjunkie · August 13, 2004, 03:08:34 PM

EMSjunkie, if 47convert doesnt need those handles can i get them? But thats only if 47convert doesnt need them.

Sure! I don't have a need for them, just shoot me an e-mail
coupefreak@msn.com I'd be happy to ship 'em to whomever can use them.

Vance

"we are born naked, wet, and hungry, then things get worse"

34ford · August 13, 2004, 04:48:37 PM

Might try Bob Drake. Don't know if they have them or not. If they don't have them they might know someone who does.

Contact us either by phone or email;1-800-221-3673 or bobdrake@bobdrake.com.

47convert · August 13, 2004, 08:00:47 PM

Thanx guys, I think between my buddy and I we've tried everyone and they all say no-one makes the latches. Sure wish I'd gotten into this a bit before my friend died, but no-one likes to think about stuff like that when someone is that sick. I will check to see if the door handles are in the parts boxes and let you know. Appreciate the help.

threefive · August 13, 2004, 08:43:01 PM

why not beg borrow or steal a set from someone and take them to your local foundry and have some cast. in most cases it would be cheaper than off the shelf. ontario has lots of foundries.

threefive · August 13, 2004, 08:43:44 PM

why not beg borrow or steal a set from someone and take them to your local foundry and have some cast. in most cases it would be cheaper than off the shelf. ontario has lots of foundries.

Phil1934 · August 14, 2004, 07:20:41 AM

I've got '34 handles and bear claws. I just welded some 1/4"? key stock to the handles so they would reach the bear claws.

Carps · August 16, 2004, 04:43:20 AM

Bob Drake makes the handles, inside and out, also does the dovetails and strikers. Seems strange that they don't do the other bits.

Have you tried Harold Looney at Vintique, he usually has everything and anything either repro or NOS?

HotRod John · August 19, 2004, 07:21:05 PM

Wescotts has them. This is the address to the latch index page.

http://www.wescottsauto.com/site2003C/m_door_indx.html

HotRod John

47convert · August 25, 2004, 02:01:58 AM

Thanx for the suggestions. I see dovetails (male and female) as well as striker plates but I don't see sedan style latches. I sent Wescott's an E Mail and hope I get a reply. These are not castings, but latch assemblies. My friend has some door handles so I guess we're fine as far as that end goes . Thanx again.

47convert · August 29, 2004, 12:50:14 PM

Turns out Wescott has only roadster latches - but I just found some locally through my post here. Thanx.