Re: Broken door latch coil spring

Posted by Bill U. on Oct. 18, 1998 at 19:11:04

In Reply to: Broken door latch coil spring
posted by Russ Jane on Oct. 17, 1998 at 21:50:15

: We own a '31 Fordor, Briggs Body, Slant Window, Town Car. The driver's side door latch spring broke. We have been unable to find a replacement. We have been sent one spring that looks nothing like the origional, but is said to be the replacement. Neither can we find any pictures of the latch mechanism to see hou this new spring might sit in the latch mech. Any leads to repair or replacement? Can't weld because part of the coil is missing. Russ & Jane

Check Bob Drake's catalog. That spring is the same as a 32', I've done several resto's on them. They're somewhat hard to work on the get correct because there are several wear surfaces to deal with to get the plunger back straight. I believe Drake's number is B-702267 (Ford's #). If you can find someone at a flea market with an asortment of NORS ford springs, they're usually color coded black. E-mail me direct if you need further help.




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