1936 Door Latch Mechanism Repair

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    Our 1936 1601 sedan Driver’s door has suddenly ceased to latch. The latch arm is no longer spring loaded and doesn’t pop out when the handle is released.

    1)Is there a replaceable spring and are replacements available?

    2)Can this be repaired without pulling off the door panel and upholstery?

    3) Is there a quick temporary fix to get us through next week’s tour?

    Thanks for any advice!

    Dave

    #393500

    1. Yes, but you would have to match it up, or find

    someone who knows what they have.

    2. No

    3. No

    #412038

    Dave: Tony’s advice is good, except in Louisiana the answer to #3 is “Yes, a rope long enough to tie drivers door to left back door”. But seriously, can I FedEx Overnight a replacement spring to you? Sorry I don’t have the door latch assembly (driver’s front door is same as rear right door). I know that latch assemblies are same 32 through 35 (probably 38). I can take a spring from a spare 31 latch assembly and it will work in yours….Merlin

    #393501

    Merlin,

    Don’t take apart a latch mechanism just to get the spring. I’ve got a new spring to bring to the Gathering for Dave. I bought some for my ’29.

    #393502

    Bill: Could you scan an actual size copy of the spring and e/snail mail it to me? I have a bunch of springs, perhaps I could match the scan to one of mine such that I would have a spare. Tony

    #393506

    Sure,

    We are at the Gathering at Gilmore. I’ll take care of it when we get back home.

    Bill

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