Hi, I would need to buy a new one Piece door striker for my 1956 Ford f100 from where is the best place to buy it currently I am thinking of buying one from Dennis carpenter.

 

Found it on cmw trucks for 20 dollars they are cheaper is there any difference? And is there any difference for the door striker for 1953-1955 and 1956 Ford f100 door striker?

 

Yes 53-55 door strikers are different than 56s.

 

Would you suggest the cmw trucks over Dennis carpenter but I think they are exactly the same.
Note: I am talking about the 56 ones.

 

Most of the vendors are retailers and sell the same products. Most of the stuff is made in China anymore.

 

That's the sad part about it, I don't know what could we do thank you very much for helping me out.

 

In '56 Ford emphasized truck safety. These included a deep dish steering wheel, optional seat belts, and a striker plate with a cover over it so the doors don't pop open in a crash. The 56 striker plate is a bit thicker and the star door latch is a bit thinner.