1st gen door latch assembly issues

[RdHuggr68]

I installed new door latch assemblies in my 68 1st gen. They opened the door perfectly till I installed door handles, not it seems the door handle pins do not push the latch far enough in to release the latch. My thought is to JB Weld a piece of metal to the pad on the door latch so the pin can push the latch in further. Anyone have any better ideas? Thanks in advance!