1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

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Old 04-18-2006, 06:58 PM
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door latches

anyone ever have trouble with their doors coming unlatched from hitting bumps in the road. my driver door shuts and latches solid but bumps will pop it unlatched, whats the fix? thanks shawn
 
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You need to Adjust the latch Plate on the Frame &/or door or Replace the Entire Mechanism w/ a New Set, fore it could be worn out.
 
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Old 04-19-2006, 09:22 AM
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About 20+ years ago I drove a 1960 F-100 big window. Every morning as I pulled up to the 4 way stop both doors would come open. I got to where I wouldn't do the door dance to shut them, I would just come off the clutch a little hard and they would both slam shut and I was good to go.
I almost lost a buddy out of that same truck on a hard left turn when the passenger door decided to pop open.

Aaah, it was a great truck!!
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