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snowbird06 · 11-11-2010, 08:47 PM

The doors on my 1930 Model A deluxe roadster occasionally pop open by themselves.The existing latches do not seem to be very secure.

Does anyone know if a more secure latch is avaiable or a way to stop this dangerous problem. Thanks...Snowbird06.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-11-2010, 10:31 PM

Well, the problem is likely that either the Striker or the Latch needs to be rebuilt, (maybe both!!) --not retrofitted. Rebuild them first and see if the problem persists. If it does, I would be looking for torsional flex which could be from a broken/cracked quarter panel support, or loose body bolts, ...or a weak frame.

Flathead · 11-12-2010, 12:04 AM

I don't think there is any problem with those latches if they are set up right. I have a 31 Hot Rod roadster with original latches and the doors stay shut and work fine.
Disclaimer: No Model A was ruined to build this thing.

Geo. H · 11-12-2010, 01:10 AM

Check to see if your hinges are solid. I had a loose hinge on mine and it popped open at the most inopurtune times. I had to do some welding to fix it.

Bruce Adams · 11-12-2010, 07:23 AM

I hope you have installed and wear seat belts, as the ground can be awful rough if the door pops while taking a turn or hitting a bump.

Wish I could help on the doors themselves.

snowbird06 · 11-12-2010, 08:03 AM

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All...Thanks for the inputs. I will check out all of your suggestions and I do have seatbelts in the car.... Thanks again..Snowbird06

11-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#1
snowbird06 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southwest, Fl./New Haven Cty. Ct. Posts: 44	1930 roadster door security The doors on my 1930 Model A deluxe roadster occasionally pop open by themselves.The existing latches do not seem to be very secure. Does anyone know if a more secure latch is avaiable or a way to stop this dangerous problem. Thanks...Snowbird06.

11-11-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: 1930 roadster door security Well, the problem is likely that either the Striker or the Latch needs to be rebuilt, (maybe both!!) --not retrofitted. Rebuild them first and see if the problem persists. If it does, I would be looking for torsional flex which could be from a broken/cracked quarter panel support, or loose body bolts, ...or a weak frame. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

11-12-2010, 12:04 AM	#3
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,499	Re: 1930 roadster door security I don't think there is any problem with those latches if they are set up right. I have a 31 Hot Rod roadster with original latches and the doors stay shut and work fine. Disclaimer: No Model A was ruined to build this thing.

11-12-2010, 01:10 AM	#4
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: 1930 roadster door security Check to see if your hinges are solid. I had a loose hinge on mine and it popped open at the most inopurtune times. I had to do some welding to fix it.

11-12-2010, 07:23 AM	#5
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: 1930 roadster door security I hope you have installed and wear seat belts, as the ground can be awful rough if the door pops while taking a turn or hitting a bump. Wish I could help on the doors themselves.

11-12-2010, 08:03 AM	#6
snowbird06 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southwest, Fl./New Haven Cty. Ct. Posts: 44	Re: 1930 roadster door security Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) All...Thanks for the inputs. I will check out all of your suggestions and I do have seatbelts in the car.... Thanks again..Snowbird06