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wrndln · 03-21-2017, 09:54 AM

I bought what I thought was a 28 to mid 30 CCPU door latch at a recent swap meet. When I compared it to a known CCPU latch I have, I noticed several differences. First the handle has a slight offset (first picture). Second, the main part is shaped differently (square) than the known CCPU latch which is somewhat rounded on the bottom. Third, there are no D nuts on the main plate to mount the latch, just holes. The gray latch mechanisms look the same as the known CCPU latch. Could the gray latch be for a model T? Any help identifying the gray latch would be appreciated.

I am attaching some picture I took of the questionable latch (gray finish) and what I am sure is a CCPU door latch next to it.
Rusty Nelson

d.j. moordigian · 03-21-2017, 10:29 AM

Rusty,
I always considered those "T"......along with the non checker board doors.
I'm sure it could be modified to fit an A door tho...

wrndln · 03-21-2017, 11:05 AM

Dudley,
I looked at Lang's model T catalog and I could see no latches like this one. The 26/27 latches look like 28/mid 30 latches. I doubt earlier T's would look anything like the one in question.
Rusty Nelson

Hitman · 03-21-2017, 02:43 PM

The square latch (grey) is T, the other latch with the rounded lower corner and D nunts is 28-29 truck.

wrndln · 03-21-2017, 02:50 PM

I agree, the mystery latch is for a 26/27 model T closed car. Mystery solved. Thanks all for the help.
Rusty Nelson

Gunmetal blue2 · 03-21-2017, 04:40 PM

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Mine look like yours, the one is for the left side the other for the right side. I have took both apart to restore them. What I found was one was made for a lock devise and one wasn't. The one that doesn't lock with a key locks when you slide the handle forward or backwards (sorry be a few years cents I rebuilt them. lol all times setting in.

SeaSlugs · 03-21-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal blue2

Mine look like yours, the one is for the left side the other for the right side. I have took both apart to restore them. What I found was one was made for a lock devise and one wasn't. The one that doesn't lock with a key locks when you slide the handle forward or backwards (sorry be a few years cents I rebuilt them. lol all times setting in.

drivers side latch backwards locks it

Karl Wescott · 03-22-2017, 04:59 PM

My understanding is the 1926-27 Coupe-Tudor latch is basically the same as the 1928-29 closed pickup, with the exception of having provisions for a key lock on the right side. They will have "D" nuts or threaded holes for mounting. I have a pair of latches with the countersunk holes and the square corners that I took off a pair of 1924-25 coupe (wood framed) doors.

03-21-2017, 10:29 AM	#2
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: CCPU?? latch comparison Rusty, I always considered those "T"......along with the non checker board doors. I'm sure it could be modified to fit an A door tho...

03-21-2017, 11:05 AM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: CCPU?? latch comparison Dudley, I looked at Lang's model T catalog and I could see no latches like this one. The 26/27 latches look like 28/mid 30 latches. I doubt earlier T's would look anything like the one in question. Rusty Nelson

03-21-2017, 02:43 PM	#4
Hitman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 822	Re: CCPU?? latch comparison The square latch (grey) is T, the other latch with the rounded lower corner and D nunts is 28-29 truck.

03-21-2017, 02:50 PM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: CCPU?? latch comparison I agree, the mystery latch is for a 26/27 model T closed car. Mystery solved. Thanks all for the help. Rusty Nelson

03-21-2017, 04:40 PM	#6
Gunmetal blue2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, TN.38401 Posts: 422	Re: CCPU?? latch comparison Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mine look like yours, the one is for the left side the other for the right side. I have took both apart to restore them. What I found was one was made for a lock devise and one wasn't. The one that doesn't lock with a key locks when you slide the handle forward or backwards (sorry be a few years cents I rebuilt them. lol all times setting in.

03-22-2017, 04:59 PM	#8
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,537	Re: CCPU?? latch comparison My understanding is the 1926-27 Coupe-Tudor latch is basically the same as the 1928-29 closed pickup, with the exception of having provisions for a key lock on the right side. They will have "D" nuts or threaded holes for mounting. I have a pair of latches with the countersunk holes and the square corners that I took off a pair of 1924-25 coupe (wood framed) doors.