Thanx 56, no they have not been swapped, and yes it closes completely.
Thanks randy, take a look at this:
http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1967-1972.html
So you are saying that the lever (pawl) that turn it is not worn, but the wheel is?
Not with the vehicle now, I will have to look at them. Do you know if the latch is riveted it? Will I have to weld in a new one?
Thanx again - I'm thinking you are correct.
As an aside, I have new weather stripping and you have to just about slam the doors to get them to close, perhaps that is related. I'm not sure how it was before, I didn't try to lock the truck while I was putting it together...