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Does anyone know if anyone sells new passenger door handle that has lock and key for a 41 chevy truck?

If I have to go to the 42 lock is the 41 passenger latch mechanism different than the 42-46?

If no one comes up with the answer for sure I can look, I have both. I tried with no luck to find a new handle for my 41, the way it stands I can not lock the truck. I do know that the door is different on my 46. It will take more than just punching a hole in the door to convert the 41. If it would help you I could take a picture of the outside of my 46 door and you can see the difference. Dave

The latch mechanism is different on the 42-46 models. 1941 locking door handles show up once in a while on ebay.

I was able to buy a N.O.S locking door handle for my '40...which may be same as '41 (the later ones have separate lock in the door.) This was a few years ago but try Cal McCollum in California. He has a lot of old dealer inventory and knows his stuff. 760-723-5134 or FAX 760-723-0907. He was expensive, but I am happy, as I can lock up and go anywhere! And, as mentioned, keep an eye on Ebay. Good luck!

I haven't found one, I had my original but it rusted away. I just put regular handles and don't lock mine. Unless you want exact original or live in a bad area I would just put a regular door handle.

... then again I do hope you can get lucky and find one on eBay or something

Since the truck is titled a 46 and I just put a halfskin on the left door - have not blocked it yet -- I will upgrade. I picked up a 42-46 left door latch on ebay. Then purchased a 42-46 lock and handles. Will make proper hole.

I have a left locking handle with no key and needs replated.

The lock goes in the passenger door. If you would like I can send a picture of the door skin on the 46, it is different than the 41. Let me know. Dave

Nice trucks -- Thanks for the offer homer52, I have a 42 that I 1/2 skinned and know the location. Thot I would mount the latch and mark the lock square hole as a pilot. Then use the lock gasket for the outline of the hole.

Found out today that the frame stamping for a 41 is different than a 42-46. Had to modify door frame to accept the 46 latch mechanism. Going the other way should be no problem.