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!

[130fe]

Are the door handles new repros?

[RdHuggr68]

Originally Posted by 130fe

Are the door handles new repros?

No, I believe they are repops that were on the car when I bought it.The door latch assemblies I installed are new. I am starting to put the car back together and these door handles worked with the old latches before I took the car apart.

[dhutton]

Those pins were likely trimmed. I would get some new handles or try to bend the tabs on the latches.

Don

[572Camaro]

This problem is interesting..,

Thoughts:
1. If you have aftermarket latches, can you simply bend the tab that the door handle “stabs”. Use a vise or whatever you have, to “yield” the tab.

2. Could you tig weld a spacer out of stainless on the latch tab.., instead of JB weld?

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[RdHuggr68]

Originally Posted by dhutton

Those pins were likely trimmed. I would get some new handles or try to bend the tabs on the latches.

Don

I had the door handles powdercoated so I hate to spend more money on door handles, going to remove latches and try to bend the latch pads. Thanks Don

[RdHuggr68]

Originally Posted by 572Camaro

This problem is interesting..,

Thoughts:
1. If you have aftermarket latches, can you simply bend the tab that the door handle “stabs”. Use a vise or whatever you have, to “yield” the tab.

2. Could you tig weld a spacer out of stainless on the latch tab.., instead of JB weld?

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Thanks, I think I am going to try and bend the tab. 1 step forward 2 steps back.

[Gmachine1911]

Are the pads on the latch assembly “springing” back properly? Might be worth looking at briefly. Maybe the return spring on the latch isn’t there.

[RdHuggr68]

Originally Posted by Gmachine1911

Are the pads on the latch assembly “springing” back properly? Might be worth looking at briefly. Maybe the return spring on the latch isn’t there.

Thanks, I will check it out.

[paulk68]

I have the exact same issue with new latches and my ring brother door handles. I was gonna add a spacer to the latch pad to try to help.