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Old 08-02-2011, 07:32 PM   #10
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Re: 1949 chevy truck door shims

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Originally Posted by booger1949 View Post
hey bluejeep can u use the outside door handle an all, an can anybody give me the part number, ive talked to summit an they gave me a part number on one that doesnt use the outside door handle but they seem affordable, 52 bucks a pair an the install kit is 46, i have that much in 2 new pairs of them japan made latches that DOES NOT WORK,
Those are the universal ones, and they won't work with your outside door handles without a lot of fabrication. I tried it and gave up on it because I was spending too many hours on it (and I'm a fabricator), so I ordered the Altman Easy latch kit ($350) which does work with your factory outside and inside handles. I'm very impressed with this kit, everything fit very well and worked as advertised.

Here's the link to their website:

http://www.triquemfg.com/


For the 52-55 push button handles it's easier than the 47-51 turn down style, and some people have done a good job of using the universal latches with the push button style outer door handle.
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