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39portlander · 07-16-2016, 11:20 AM

Well not really, this may help some of you if your @ this stage of your "resurrection". First picture is my new Bob Drake door latches, they fit like the originals.

Now here is were the pain begins, the second picture is my old door handle next to the new ones. Notice the middle one (square shaft as they come) and the third one that has been notched.

Bob's catalog does have a pictured note "some styles may require the shaft be shortened and/or notched for proper fitting to your latch" they aren't kidding.

Creating the notch after cutting the shaft to the original and fitted length can be nicely done with a small square file and a lot of patience

. Scott

fordor41 · 07-16-2016, 10:05 PM

evidently B.D. couldn't take the time to manufacture the handles correctly.Then if you mess them up it's on you!

cretin · 07-17-2016, 01:09 AM

I have also opened up the stationary square hole in Bob Drake replacement door latches before. Did that just recently on a '36 pickup.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 07-17-2016, 07:35 AM

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07-16-2016, 11:20 AM	#1
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	An "adoring" job... Well not really, this may help some of you if your @ this stage of your "resurrection". First picture is my new Bob Drake door latches, they fit like the originals. Now here is were the pain begins, the second picture is my old door handle next to the new ones. Notice the middle one (square shaft as they come) and the third one that has been notched. Bob's catalog does have a pictured note "some styles may require the shaft be shortened and/or notched for proper fitting to your latch" they aren't kidding. Creating the notch after cutting the shaft to the original and fitted length can be nicely done with a small square file and a lot of patience. Scott Last edited by 39portlander; 04-15-2018 at 06:05 PM.

07-16-2016, 10:05 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: An "adoring" job... evidently B.D. couldn't take the time to manufacture the handles correctly.Then if you mess them up it's on you!

07-17-2016, 01:09 AM	#3
cretin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: S.F.V. Cali. Posts: 133	Re: An "adoring" job... I have also opened up the stationary square hole in Bob Drake replacement door latches before. Did that just recently on a '36 pickup.

07-17-2016, 07:35 AM	#4
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: An "adoring" job... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It all most looks easier to put electric door openers in, Walt