Altman Latch installation
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
One improvement I want to do to my 49. The big question I have is that I see everyone welding in the plate. Did anyone weld in and use the stock handles? I think I will have to bolt mine on as I want to keep the outside door handles
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Lead Driver
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From: Brentwood, TN
Post 11 photo shows my 40 with stock handles and my 56 F100 also has stock outer handles. I am told that if you use the stock inner handles you lose the lock function...may be why so many owners chose to go with electric latching locks.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Colorado Springs /Mesa AZ
Won't be back to AZ until late December. Contact me then.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 879
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From: Colorado Springs /Mesa AZ
Those were Mazda Miata outside door handles. I couldn't get them to work correctly so I installed custom openers.
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