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Technical 32 Ford 3 window trunk latch / handle install

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by greg37, Sep 21, 2019.

  1. greg37
    Joined: Sep 9, 2013
    Posts: 255

    greg37
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    from mi.

    Hey everyone, I have a 32 Ford 3 window. I want to install a trunk handle using a stock style handle , striker and latch. Can anyone here give me the measurements/ instructions or template to do it ? Also for the door handles, Templates or instructions? Thanks I really appreciate any help.
     
  2. deucendude
    Joined: Oct 31, 2008
    Posts: 671

    deucendude
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    from norcal

    Original body or plastic?
     
  3. clem
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
    Posts: 4,217

    clem
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    If you’re asking, especially for the door handles, it must be a reproduction body.
    A template or other measurements probably won’t be of much help unless someone has the exact same body and door handles.
    My suggestion is lots of measuring and double checking.
    The boot latch should be centred when looking from the rear, - horizontally.
    Door handles centred on the belt line for most models except 3 windows. Just below. Need the ‘33/34 style handles which sit flush.
     
  4. greg37
    Joined: Sep 9, 2013
    Posts: 255

    greg37
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    from mi.

    Yes it's a glass Downs body
     

  5. deucendude
    Joined: Oct 31, 2008
    Posts: 671

    deucendude
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    from norcal

    I would check with Downs. I am sure they have done it by now. All of the glass bodies have different structure. I would start with a repo handle assembly and go from there.
     
  6. greg37
    Joined: Sep 9, 2013
    Posts: 255

    greg37
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    from mi.

    Downs is out of business !!
     

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