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Kentmac · 08-17-2020, 02:09 PM

The doors on my ccpu often open when I hit a bump or make a shart turn. Does anyone make a simple safety lock that could prevent this? It seems that a sliding mechanism could be used as a safety lock without looking too bad.

McMimmcs · 08-17-2020, 02:22 PM

If your door latch is set properly that problem should not exist. I'd start first with your latch!

GPierce · 08-17-2020, 03:01 PM

I installed new latch’s in the door and posts. I have hit some pretty teeth jarring bumps but never had the doors pop open since.

Big hammer · 08-17-2020, 03:19 PM

I put new springs in the latches on my Tudor, doors no longer pop open !

JRShaw · 08-17-2020, 04:02 PM

My Late '31 CCPU had the problem of the passenger door becoming partially opened when going over any bumps. A very good friend of mine checked the passenger door top fit with the cab. That door had been replaced. By running a folded piece of paper along the top, he found an interference near the cab front. This may be helpful to you.

CarlG · 08-17-2020, 07:20 PM

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New door bumpers and correct alignment help a bunch.

08-17-2020, 02:09 PM	#1
Kentmac Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Manchester, Mich Posts: 41	CCPU safety lock The doors on my ccpu often open when I hit a bump or make a shart turn. Does anyone make a simple safety lock that could prevent this? It seems that a sliding mechanism could be used as a safety lock without looking too bad.

08-17-2020, 02:22 PM	#2
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: CCPU safety lock If your door latch is set properly that problem should not exist. I'd start first with your latch!

08-17-2020, 03:01 PM	#3
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 573	Re: CCPU safety lock I installed new latch’s in the door and posts. I have hit some pretty teeth jarring bumps but never had the doors pop open since.

08-17-2020, 03:19 PM	#4
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,429	Re: CCPU safety lock I put new springs in the latches on my Tudor, doors no longer pop open ! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

08-17-2020, 04:02 PM	#5
JRShaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 142	Re: CCPU safety lock My Late '31 CCPU had the problem of the passenger door becoming partially opened when going over any bumps. A very good friend of mine checked the passenger door top fit with the cab. That door had been replaced. By running a folded piece of paper along the top, he found an interference near the cab front. This may be helpful to you.

08-17-2020, 07:20 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: CCPU safety lock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) New door bumpers and correct alignment help a bunch. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club