Technical Official Model A & T Latch Info Thread.

Due to demand from folks that count, here is the start for a model A & T latch thread to partner up with the Official Model T & A Hinge Info Thread running now.
Thread for hinges is http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...23&highlight=official+model+hinge+info+thread

Please feel free to post any information that you may have that will help us build this thread into something of value.

 

Here is one latch for starters, maybe somebody can tell me what we have here...

 

They look like roadster door latches. not sure if they are T or A.

Lee

 

Those are T door latches I believe. The Model A door latches are taller along the door jamb side to incoporate the side curtain socket for the side curtain rod.

 

They look just like the ones on the 26-27 T tub doors that I have...

 

I see in a Snyders catalogue that they now stock new 1928/29 model A pickup latches, which will probably also work for guys needing latches for their 1926/27 model T projects.

 

I'd be interested to know about anybodies experience rebuilding the 26/27 Model T closed car/coupe latches, that is a topic I will need to deal with one day soon...

 

Just purchased a pair of 26/27 Model T coupe door latches from Bert's Model A Center in Denver CO.

They look to be good quality and no more expensive than good items sold on Ebay.

I also purchased the lock barrel parts with keys.

Be sure to check that you get a left and right hand latch.

The lock barrels are extra and can installed into both the LH & RH latches improving access via the drivers door.

If you plan installing a latch into the drivers door be sure to make yourself the correct ferrel that fits on the inside of the door which retains the lock barrel.
Check inside a passenger door to see what I am getting at.

 

Here is another Thread link which may assist some folks.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=660618

 

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