i Made some tube doors for my 85 k5. having an issue with the latch style or method of securing the doors when i close them. i want something solid that isnt ghetto rigged. anyone have any suggestions, pro/cons, or any advise design wise.
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Tube Doors latch?
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I saved a set of 83-93 S-10 Blazer tailgate latches for future use in a set of tube doors, if I ever get around to building some. They are a simple design without a lock and open with a simple horizontal pull. They attach via 3 small bolts similar to a factory door latch. And the jaws clamp around a similar size door latch pin as used in the door jamb of the K5, if not the same size.
I haven't built any tube doors yet so I have no idea how they will work in the end. But these are what I was gonna try.
I haven't built any tube doors yet so I have no idea how they will work in the end. But these are what I was gonna try.
buff_dog70
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Got any pics?
Got any pics, I thinking about making some doors in the future?
Got any pics, I thinking about making some doors in the future?
i used some similar to this...but for the life of me I can't remember the company name.
http://www.southco.com/products/r4-rotary-latches/r4-50-41-101-10.html
Rene
http://www.southco.com/products/r4-rotary-latches/r4-50-41-101-10.html
Rene
Like a door of any type. You want it to close and latch like a door, then pull a handle to open it like a door.
I haven't made any tube doors yet, but my plan for when I do is to use these:
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/product.lasso?prodinc=bearclaw
I'm also planning to change the latches on my regular doors to this type for two reasons. 1: the factory first gen latches are retarded and 2: then I can swap from regular doors to tube doors and have the same striker on the body and just quickly change the doors. We'll see if this works or not...
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/product.lasso?prodinc=bearclaw
I'm also planning to change the latches on my regular doors to this type for two reasons. 1: the factory first gen latches are retarded and 2: then I can swap from regular doors to tube doors and have the same striker on the body and just quickly change the doors. We'll see if this works or not...
Deek01
Newbie
I have not used a set myself, but i've seen guys use the hood latch off of a jeep cherokee. 80's maybe 90's too. They are similar to a door latch but made with a diff housing, so that they bolt on externaly instead of mounting inside of a door panel. Simple to bolt to a flat plate.
bad larry
1/2 ton status
Whelp.... on a side note, you could engineer some electro magnet door retainers.. Normally closed untill triggered open.. A-La hotrod style... Google it, you might find somethin cool....
90'K5
1/2 ton status
x2 on the bear claw
