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Old 03-14-2017, 12:53 AM   #7
MARTINSR
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Re: Door latches? Altman or stock?

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Originally Posted by dwcsr View Post
Altman is a very good latch it does have a draw back of no locking mechanism with a key. on 1950 down

52 - 59 with the push button handles outside you use the button lock.
47-51 its a must to replace the latches because just hitting a bump in the road can open the door on turn down handles 52 to 59 not so much
Or get NOS, I have NOS latches and handles, bought off Ebay.

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