Rear Hatch Latch Assembly

[Guana]

Where can I find the complete latch asembly for the rear hatch on a 72 K5? Does any one make a retro gas strut system for the hatch or must you go back original?

Thanks for the help.

[fxdxharley]

not sure about the latch, but some have rebuilt them and if you pay attention to the parts board you can find a used one there.
as for the lift arms i have seen guys put short hatch struts in there. kinda have to build your own kit.

[The Grinnin Possum]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220511

this has all you need about the gas strut system.

[Wasted Income]

Has anyone done the gas strut deal on a Blazer or Jimmy? Its obviously been done on burbs, but they have a steel hatch, right? Any concerns about doing this on a fiberglass removable top?

[briank]

Guana, what exactly do you need? I have extra hatch stuff but the handles are usually somewhat pitted. I jave the internals as well. A lot of people use a new garage door handle on their hatch.
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[Guana]

I need everything except the handle, I need all the guts that go inside the hatch and the 2 brackets that hold it up.

[briank]

Got all that, you have a PM
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[botmfedr1]

Hey, I also need the internals...anyone have an extra set?

thanks,
Mondo

[briank]

I should, Ill let you know in a day or two
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[robs71k5]

I have three hatches that are nearly done with repairs but the latches on either side are very rusty and the springs are toast. I cleaned them up and they look good and everything moves freely again but the springs are still missing now so .i was wondering if a fastener shop might have the springs and I might be able to thead the new spring into the latch without disassembling it .iI know long shot but I thinking Sombody has tinkered with these things before .
Here's some eye candy but the hatches are useless without latches. Those have gone thought about a week and a half worth of work each but they are original a Guaranteed to fit . I"m also thinking of selling them as repaired shell with the brackets at each end and new hinge brackets installed already , just mount the hardware that is removable ie the bracket at each end and the lock and you have a new hatch Regards Rob
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[Guana]

Thanks for the info but I have already found all that I need............

[mtully79]

Old thread but looking for the internals for rear hatch as well. Anyone got em?

[Glove65]

I need 2 rear hatch struts, 2 hatch catch's, and 2 bolt hatch covers. Anyone out there have any of these parts?[