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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | DOOR HANDLES / LOCKS
We have a 1951 3100 (non push button pull down type) door handled truck and the door lock is on the passenger side only.
we want to replace these with locking handles on both sides.
Even possibly change out the door striker to the more secure newer type (last option) but we would like to make this a more user friendly operation.
Does anybody know how to or where to find these bits to complete our request???
many thanks
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 | It is possible to convert your existing pull-down door handle to a push-button. If you do, you will need to fit the push button handle as well as the reinforcing plate behind the door handle to prevent damage to the door skin.
The usual reproduction parts suppliers listed here on the SP can supply you with most of the parts you need for the conversion. I have never seen the reinforcing plate in a catalog – you may have to get that out of a junkyard.
We did this on our '54 on one door, which was transplanted from an older truck. We used fiberglass body filler on the holes left behind by the turn-down handle and door lock.
Off hand, here are some of the suppliers/numbers that you might want to contact, there are likely many more listed on the links section of this site:
Jim Carter: Door Handles - DP 103 $19.95 each
Chevy Duty: Door Handles -18-107 approx $40.00
Truck Shop: Door Handles - 52-01913 approx $40.00
Classic Industries: Door Handles - CX 1291 $49.95 | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 22 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 22 | That's funny, I have a '56 stepside with the lock on the passenger side doorhandle (push button)but not on the driver's side. I thought maybe it was switched. Is this common? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 | Jose, see the same thread in the interiors forum, some of the guys posted on this issue there - I thought it was pretty interesting. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 | I took a handle with a key lock from an old C60 farm truck and put it on the right side of my 62. Now I can lock the passenger side from the outside. :•D
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 | Jose, I mentioned this in the other thread, but at the time, it was illegal to enter/exit a vehicle on the traffic side in most areas. The advent of bucket seats led to the demise/non-enforcement of those laws. | | |
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