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adileo · 07-22-2016, 06:24 AM

Hi folks

Last night, I believe the spring that pushes the passenger latch back into place to keep door shut either broke or slipped out of place. I was able re-engage it by lifting the interior handle into lock position. After reading other posts on here fixing this appears to be difficult.

Since I've never attempted this fix, feedback, drawings or any other suggestions are welcome.

I would like to get it fixed asap, as the last left turn to my house the door opened unexpectedly (not good) as I'd like to keep my wife for the whole ride.

I will begin a search for a complete replacement.

19Fordy · 07-22-2016, 07:29 AM

Pain in the posterior to repair but something you just have to do. Take photos as you go. Peruse these threads to get needed info.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search...archid=7038381

4dFord/SC · 07-22-2016, 09:21 AM

From (frustrating) experience, potentially the most difficult task will be removing the set screw that holds the latch in place, as these have often become corroded/rusted in place after 70+ years.

deuce lover · 07-22-2016, 10:56 AM

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Those latches(even NOS) appear regularly on EBAY and are reasonable.

07-22-2016, 06:24 AM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	39 coupe pass door latch Hi folks Last night, I believe the spring that pushes the passenger latch back into place to keep door shut either broke or slipped out of place. I was able re-engage it by lifting the interior handle into lock position. After reading other posts on here fixing this appears to be difficult. Since I've never attempted this fix, feedback, drawings or any other suggestions are welcome. I would like to get it fixed asap, as the last left turn to my house the door opened unexpectedly (not good) as I'd like to keep my wife for the whole ride. I will begin a search for a complete replacement. Last edited by adileo; 07-22-2016 at 11:36 AM.

07-22-2016, 07:29 AM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,942	Re: 39 coupe pass door latch Pain in the posterior to repair but something you just have to do. Take photos as you go. Peruse these threads to get needed info. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search...archid=7038381

07-22-2016, 09:21 AM	#3
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: 39 coupe pass door latch From (frustrating) experience, potentially the most difficult task will be removing the set screw that holds the latch in place, as these have often become corroded/rusted in place after 70+ years.

07-22-2016, 10:56 AM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: 39 coupe pass door latch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those latches(even NOS) appear regularly on EBAY and are reasonable.