Originally Posted by Twin Jimmys
Thank you Phil. This should have been the first red flag. Given it was the middle of the night, I drove right past that one. Certainly a clue that the seller did not know what he was selling. Fortunately my truck is a 47. Is the latch you have that is stamped with Cowles new repro or in the truck for a long time?

My latches were original to the truck. I also think you scored with NOS GM latches.


Phil
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