bkvette3

Hello all.

Looking to purchase a rear deck latch assembly for my '68 convertible. GM part # 3942775. Driver's side. Internal spring on mine just broke today - now the left side of the top does not latch to the rear deck.

bkvette3

ttt

bkvette3

I am hoping someone can help me out - I desperately need one. Thanks

restoman1

Blair, Eckler's shows the correct 1968 only latches (their part number 25-120741-1), but you might want to call them and verify the one in the picture is actually the one you'll get. They show it being used from 68-75 and that's not correct.

JB Corvette also shows the SAME ITEM for a little less, but again, you might want to call them before you order.

Ed

72 Project

I have a 68 body from the fire wall back. E-mail me a picture of what you need and I'll check tomorrow to see if I have what you need.

Jim

bkvette3

Hello, Ed.

Thanks for the suggestion - might have to go aftermarket if I can't find an OEM original.

bkvette3

Hello Jim,

That would be awesome.

PM me your email address and I will send you a picture of the latch assembly.

Thanks in advance

lvmyvt76

try Doc's corvettes in Tulsa, Ok. corvette salvage yard

pernnlar587

[QUOTE=bkvette3;1593403650]Hello all.

Looking to purchase a rear deck latch assembly for my '68 convertible. GM part # 3942775. Driver's side. Internal spring on mine just broke today - now the left side of the top does not latch to the rear deck.[/QUOTE
I have rear deck latch assy. for 1968 but I don't have the springs if you are interested

bkvette3

[QUOTE=pernnlar587;1593421566]Hello Larry,

I believe the springs are not replaceable. I would be interested in your assembly (driver's side) if the spring is still intact. Please let me know - I appreciate your time & effort.

Regards - Blair K.

pernnlar587

[QUOTE=bkvette3;1593425717][QUOTE=pernnlar587;1593421566]

Hello Larry,

I believe the springs are not replaceable. I would be interested in your assembly (driver's side) if the spring is still intact. Please let me know - I appreciate your time & effort.

Regards - Blair K.[/QUOTE hi Blair do not have the body any more I do have the deck lid with latch ***'y in tact if you want pick email pennlar@outlook.com

bkvette3

[QUOTE=pernnlar587;1593430682][QUOTE=bkvette3;1593425717]
Email sent.

72 Project

E-mail and PM sent.

bkvette3

Hey all,

Quick question - is this latch a '68 part only or will others up to '75 interchange. Also, will the left and right interchange - I am thinking not - different GM part #'s for left and right. Going to go outside and compare the two.

bkvette3

From what I can tell - left and right latches are different.

restoman1

Left and right are different, and the latches with the springs installed INSIDE the latch itself are 68 only.

Ed

bkvette3

Thanks, Ed for the pics. That confirms it. Ahhh, you got to love those one year only parts.

Love/hate the '68.

72 Project

Sorry. After a closer look previous owner(s) replaced with 69/later latches with the spring on the outside. Do you want to try it or keep looking for a 68 part?


Jim

bkvette3

Hello Jim.

Thanks for looking and replying back - I appreciated your time & effort.

I am trying to keep it all '68. The search continues.

bkvette3

TTT - still required and looking.