67 door latch mechanism
10-05-2011, 08:48 PM
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67 door latch mechanism
Could someone post a picture of a correct 67 door latch mechanism? I believe 67 is different from 63-66 latches, but I don't recall exactly what the difference is. A couple of pictures of the differences would be greatly appreciated.
Jim
Jim
10-05-2011, 10:01 PM
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I would love to know too, i have a 63 one in drivers door and have no idea what year in the pass side of my 67,(i now know there is a difference because corvette central only lists 63 to 66 available)i hope to find out before i install door panels
10-05-2011, 10:53 PM
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Burning Brakes
1963-66 latch is on the left and the 67 is on the right.
The spring in the upper L/H corner of the 67 latch is the difference. This spring will not allow the door to open when the door is locked and the inside handle is pulled.
By the way if you brake the spring... It's very hard to find a replacement.
Bill
The spring in the upper L/H corner of the 67 latch is the difference. This spring will not allow the door to open when the door is locked and the inside handle is pulled.
By the way if you brake the spring... It's very hard to find a replacement.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Lacy; 10-06-2011 at 08:52 AM.
10-06-2011, 12:46 PM
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Bill: Great photos and explanation of the purpose of that device (spring).
If there is anything I would want it would be an override. When I pull on the inside release I want the door to open.
If there is anything I would want it would be an override. When I pull on the inside release I want the door to open.
10-06-2011, 01:02 PM
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10-06-2011, 03:43 PM
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10-07-2011, 07:36 AM
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10-07-2011, 09:02 AM
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10-14-2011, 03:51 PM
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10-14-2011, 05:33 PM
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