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RODSBYT · 11-10-2006, 12:37 AM

1957 3100 Anyone have any good tips on door latch adjustment to get the doors to close good, with out having to slam shut. Maybe my latches are just worn.
Has anyone changed to bear claw type latches? pictures?

bondobob · 01-15-2007, 05:45 PM

I'm going to put bear claw latches in in the next few months. I'll let you know how it goes.

55ChevyPU · 01-15-2007, 05:56 PM

I put bear claw latches in mine

CAL 58 GMC · 01-15-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

I put bear claw latches in mine

Hey 55Chevy, How about a photo of the otherside of the door jam, you know were the "pin" type stud stick out and the bear claw lacthes to.

55ChevyPU · 01-15-2007, 07:00 PM

here that first pic I had sucked here are a couple better ones, also I made the striker bolt with well a bolt works good had to round the edges though.

im working with fiberglass atm so byebye hope those pics are what you wanted

RODSBYT · 01-15-2007, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the info.
I am tearing down my 57 to detail it out.
New firewall,column,interior,paint and a 8-71 blown 502.
door latches ect...

samcrf450 · 01-15-2007, 11:00 PM

Post more pics of your truck. Its nice. What all do you have done to it.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-15-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55ChevyPU

here that first pic I had sucked here are a couple better ones, also I made the striker bolt with well a bolt works good had to round the edges though. im working with fiberglass atm so byebye hope those pics are what you wanted

Thanks for the pics 55!

CAL 58 GMC · 01-15-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samcrf450

Post more pics of your truck. Its nice. What all do you have done to it.

I would like to see some more pictures also, looks like a nice truck!

RODSBYT · 01-16-2007, 12:17 AM

Thanks guys,
Here's A few pictures of the 57 big window
It has a Crate 502 with turbo 400 trans.
3" flowmaster exhaust
FatMan frontend, Art Morrison rear Frame And 4 Link with a narrowed 9"
29.5 x 18.5 M/T sportsmans Weld wheels
4 wheel power disc brakes
Braking it down now to paint and detail.
installing a Direct sheetmetal 4" recessed firewall for more clearance
New column, Gauges, Seat & interior, 8-71 Blower on the 502
Front flip hood, Wiring.ect....Ill post more pictures as it progresses.

Daniel U · 01-16-2007, 02:52 AM

Very Clean!

11-10-2006, 12:37 AM	#1
RODSBYT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GRAFTON , OHIO Posts: 58	57 door latch adjustment ? 1957 3100 Anyone have any good tips on door latch adjustment to get the doors to close good, with out having to slam shut. Maybe my latches are just worn. Has anyone changed to bear claw type latches? pictures?

01-15-2007, 05:45 PM	#2
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? I'm going to put bear claw latches in in the next few months. I'll let you know how it goes.

01-15-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? I put bear claw latches in mine __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 01-15-2007 at 05:57 PM.

01-15-2007, 07:00 PM	#5
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? here that first pic I had sucked here are a couple better ones, also I made the striker bolt with well a bolt works good had to round the edges though. im working with fiberglass atm so byebye hope those pics are what you wanted __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 01-15-2007 at 07:03 PM.

01-15-2007, 07:39 PM	#6
RODSBYT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GRAFTON , OHIO Posts: 58	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? Thanks for the info. I am tearing down my 57 to detail it out. New firewall,column,interior,paint and a 8-71 blown 502. door latches ect... Attached Images Last edited by RODSBYT; 01-15-2007 at 07:44 PM. Reason: add picture

01-15-2007, 11:00 PM	#7
samcrf450 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 55	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? Post more pics of your truck. Its nice. What all do you have done to it. __________________ 1956 chevy 3100 short bed small window- TCI mustang II with 2" drop spindles, smoothed firewall, CPP brake booster, chevy 10 bolt with disc brakes, c notched. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217757

01-16-2007, 12:17 AM	#10
RODSBYT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: GRAFTON , OHIO Posts: 58	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? Thanks guys, Here's A few pictures of the 57 big window It has a Crate 502 with turbo 400 trans. 3" flowmaster exhaust FatMan frontend, Art Morrison rear Frame And 4 Link with a narrowed 9" 29.5 x 18.5 M/T sportsmans Weld wheels 4 wheel power disc brakes Braking it down now to paint and detail. installing a Direct sheetmetal 4" recessed firewall for more clearance New column, Gauges, Seat & interior, 8-71 Blower on the 502 Front flip hood, Wiring.ect....Ill post more pictures as it progresses. Attached Images

01-16-2007, 02:52 AM	#11
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 57 door latch adjustment ? Very Clean! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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