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shew01 · 08-20-2019, 08:26 PM

Can anyone hep me identify replacement parts for the driver side door of a 1931 Victoria?

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shew01 · 08-20-2019, 08:27 PM

I’m guessing the worn part is made of lead. The springs appear to be weak as well.

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CWPASADENA · 08-20-2019, 11:27 PM

I have seen reproductions of this part and they were all of poor quality.

I believe Bratton's has the parts to rebuild yours.

My opinion,

Chris W.

shew01 · 08-21-2019, 03:53 AM

I looked in Brattons and Snyder’s before posting. Can’t you tell me the name of the part? I didn’t see anything in the index. And nothing looked similar in the door part pictures.

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54vicky · 08-21-2019, 07:15 AM

striker?

Ray in La Mesa · 08-21-2019, 09:03 AM

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Looks like a female dovetail.

Bob Bidonde · 08-21-2019, 09:47 AM

Here is a reproduction dovetail receptacle on my 190A. It fit and functions very well. My 190A has the reproductions on both doors.

Bob C · 08-21-2019, 10:30 AM

Here you go. https://www.brattons.com/female-dove-tail.html

Bob

shew01 · 08-21-2019, 02:08 PM

Excellent! Thanks so much everyone for your help. This is my first Model A, and I’m still learning. I had no idea of the part name.

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shew01 · 08-21-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shew01

I looked in Brattons and Snyder’s before posting. Can’t you tell me the name of the part? I didn’t see anything in the index. And nothing looked similar in the door part pictures.

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Sorry, that was a typo. I meant to type “Can you,” not “Can’t you.” I truly appreciate the help.

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Bill Cilker · 08-21-2019, 06:20 PM

The part you need is called a Dove Tail Guide insert. They are used on the Victorias, Slant windshield sedans and and I would assume 400As & 68Cs. Bratton's says that they are used on Slant Windshield cars. Bratton's part number is 30970 on page 135 of their 2018 catalog. $6.75 for 2.

To remove the insert, push it toward the interior of the car and then pull up(bottom) or down (top) on the outside edge.

shew01 · 08-21-2019, 08:15 PM

Bill,

Great find! Thanks so much.

08-20-2019, 08:26 PM	#1
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 2,091	Need help identifying Victoria door post part Can anyone hep me identify replacement parts for the driver side door of a 1931 Victoria? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-20-2019, 08:27 PM	#2
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 2,091	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part I’m guessing the worn part is made of lead. The springs appear to be weak as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-20-2019, 11:27 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part I have seen reproductions of this part and they were all of poor quality. I believe Bratton's has the parts to rebuild yours. My opinion, Chris W.

08-21-2019, 03:53 AM	#4
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 2,091	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part I looked in Brattons and Snyder’s before posting. Can’t you tell me the name of the part? I didn’t see anything in the index. And nothing looked similar in the door part pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-21-2019, 07:15 AM	#5
54vicky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 586	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part striker?

08-21-2019, 09:03 AM	#6
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like a female dovetail.

08-21-2019, 10:30 AM	#8
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part Here you go. https://www.brattons.com/female-dove-tail.html Bob

08-21-2019, 02:08 PM	#9
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 2,091	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part Excellent! Thanks so much everyone for your help. This is my first Model A, and I’m still learning. I had no idea of the part name. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-21-2019, 06:20 PM	#11
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 452	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part The part you need is called a Dove Tail Guide insert. They are used on the Victorias, Slant windshield sedans and and I would assume 400As & 68Cs. Bratton's says that they are used on Slant Windshield cars. Bratton's part number is 30970 on page 135 of their 2018 catalog. $6.75 for 2. To remove the insert, push it toward the interior of the car and then pull up(bottom) or down (top) on the outside edge. __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

08-21-2019, 08:15 PM	#12
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 2,091	Re: Need help identifying Victoria door post part Bill, Great find! Thanks so much.