When you close the door without the latch installed, does the belt line in the door line up with the belt line of the cab front and back? That will give you an idea of if your door has sagged from worn out hinge pins.
If the belt lines match, then your striker was way out of adjustment.

Last edited by 52Carl; 10/05/2026 2:20 AM.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission