Lmackattack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 My R model doors with the old style latch keep giving me hell... Is it possible to convert from the older style door latch to the new style? I see you can easily swap over to the new style latch on the door panels but the new style striker looks like it was revised to mount in the door frame? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 In 1979, the door changed slightly. A new set up can go into an older +3 cab but the door lock mechanism was relocated so it won't line up. Door will work but won't lock. With mods yes, bolt in no. The latch for yours should be 62QS424R if you try the new style. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-371424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 My experience is the old style latches* work as well as the new style. * 62QS324C (right) / 62QS325C (left) Have you replaced your catches*? * 31RC39B (right) / 31RC310B (left) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-371425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Its been my experience the older style latches are better the doors rattle in the jambs with the new ones. All our RDs at work mine included the doors rattle in the jambs its really irritating I have tried everything short of replacing the hinges to fix the problem. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-371440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 5 hours ago, j hancock said: In 1979, the door changed slightly. A new set up can go into an older +3 cab but the door lock mechanism was relocated so it won't line up. Door will work but won't lock. With mods yes, bolt in no. The latch for yours should be 62QS424R if you try the new style. But I am correct in saying there were only 2 styles of latches used? when did the current style latch come into play? 5 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: My experience is the old style latches* work as well as the new style. * 62QS324C (right) / 62QS325C (left) Have you replaced your catches*? * 31RC39B (right) / 31RC310B (left) I have seen some that were flawless. I replaced the latches but not the catches...will see if I can still get them and try that first 1 hour ago, ranchhopper said: Its been my experience the older style latches are better the doors rattle in the jambs with the new ones. All our RDs at work mine included the doors rattle in the jambs its really irritating I have tried everything short of replacing the hinges to fix the problem. we must have the same issue but with diffrent style latches. My drivers side door works ok but I still have to push hard on the outside button to get it to open. the passenger side I have to use the palm of my had to get it to pop and from inside I cant even open it unless I try to rip the handle off the door Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-371443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Two styles. Change was made around 1979. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-371445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 460 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Does anyone have pictures of the lock mechanism in the door for a1958 B77 with a LJ cab Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-560629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 i dont but lotsa guys on here do,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50062-r-model-door-latch/#findComment-560640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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