1950 car door strikers

[CJStefan]

Will these and the '50 door latches bolt onto my '49?

[deuce5wndw]

Not without a lot of modification! Outside door handles are different along with the latches and striker plates. I suppose it could be done but wouldn't it be easier to replace the 49 stuff with NOS even though they are very hard to find?

[CJStefan]

I know the striker plates and latches are different, hence the question. I just wasnt sure if they'd bolt onto the car and if they did, if they'd work with my pull out door handles. I found a guy parting out a 50 with great prices. I'll most likely go rotary latches I just figured it would be easier and look more correct if they'd work

[Flathead]

49 latches were one year only, and weren't much good when new. 1950 latches are good but don't interchange with 49 unless a lot of sheet metal work is done.

[CJStefan]

Originally Posted by Flathead

49 latches were one year only, and weren't much good when new. 1950 latches are good but don't interchange with 49 unless a lot of sheet metal work is done.

Well that sucks. I was hoping the parts would interchange. My doors latch pretty good, but I'd rather not experience the day that they dont

[51 MERC-CT]

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Originally Posted by CJStefan

Well My doors latch pretty good, but I'd rather not experience the day that they dont

If that's the reason you want to change them, even the '50 and later ones are not infallible.

[rotorwrench]

Mercury cars also changed in 1950. The star wheel set up works but it wasn't one of Fords better ideas. They are subjected to a lot of hard use and little or no service so they wear a lot over time.