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Jul 29, 2024 | 11:14 PM

Alblooki

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Garage inquiry

Hi, dose anyone knows garage that would make custom billet parts? since I am looking to make billet aluminum door strikers for my 1956 Ford f100.

Jul 30, 2024 | 05:54 PM

artscott61

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Check with altman I may be wrong but the strikers might be billet.

Jul 30, 2024 | 05:56 PM

Alblooki

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Check with altman I may be wrong but the strikers might be billet.

I would like to install Altman latches but the problem is you need to cut a part of the door in order to install them.

Jul 30, 2024 | 06:00 PM

56panelford

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With the Altman's you's be changing the whole latch mechanism ..https://triquemfg.com/products/bolt-...man-easy-latch

Jul 30, 2024 | 06:11 PM

abe

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I don't think an aluminum striker plate would last long. It would be too soft and would wear easily.

Jul 30, 2024 | 06:18 PM

artscott61

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You do not cut much and it looks nice. Not stock if that is what you like. I do like mine.

Jul 30, 2024 | 06:26 PM

Alblooki

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You do not cut much and it looks nice. Not stock if that is what you like. I do like mine.

Then I would need to get the doors repainted right?

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Jul 30, 2024 | 06:38 PM

Alblooki

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Thank you very much guys for all the effort you put into helping me, I wish I knew about ford truck forums earlier while owning my truck.

Jul 30, 2024 | 06:49 PM

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abe

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Here is an ebay auction for an NOS 53-55 striker plate. I have found these striker plateslast longer than the repopped chrome ones.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115769964109

Jul 30, 2024 | 06:52 PM

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abe

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I see you have a 56... here is a 56 striker plate

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296600096345

BTW, driver side striker plates are harder to find....

Aug 4, 2024 | 02:51 PM

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CharlieLed

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If you opted for the Altman latch it comes with a billet aluminum striker...or you can make one that looks even better...
Body and paintwork will be necessary however.

Aug 4, 2024 | 02:55 PM

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Alblooki

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If you opted for the Altman latch it comes with a billet aluminum striker...or you can make one that looks even better...
Body and paintwork will be necessary however.

Thank you very much, just noticed this beautiful paint job.