[Kurt in NJ]

I would look for NOS latch assembly, I took a close look at the latch on my 36 conv sedan and determined the drooping handle was more than just a spring, there was wear on every part, and the parts mostly were different from closed car latches---I found one on ebay, for less$ than most worn out used ones sell for, learn what yours looks like and troll ebay, flea markets, I have all 4 now, some I paid less than you would pay for a spring for a whole nos latch