I am looking for a replacement driver's side door latch mechanism for my 1971 442. It is the splined shaft that the interior door handle attaches to. I need the long shaft version - repros that I have found are the short shaft versions. Please see the attached pic.

 

Anyone know where I might find one of these?

 

John I have a 72 supreme, I'm using for parts the drivers side panel is still on car, pic shows pass side, if it's not raining tomorrow I will pull part, if you think it will work on yours. cost will be the cost of shipping it to you, I'm in Decatur Indiana. Troy

 

John, removed part today, sorry , but spring inside broke. If I come across another is this what you need?

 

Troy, That is the part that I need. Thanks for checking & please let me know if you find another.

 

Inline tube has them as new reproduction parts and they work well.

 

I have some of the long style. Not sure how soon I can dig one up. If you don't get one soon then remind me in a couple days and I will see what I can find.

 

442Fred - Thanks! I will check them out on Monday - they are in my back yard.

Jensenracing, thanks very much. Don't go to too much trouble - I will check out Inline tube on Monday.

 

I went to Inline Tube yesterday. Very nice bunch of folks, but they don't have the correct part. They carry the short (about 3/4") shafts version for cars w/out the chrome backing plate behind the armrest. I am looking for the long (about 1.5") shafts version. My car has the chrome backing plates.

 

I am sure I have some. I will look tonight.

 

Thank you, sir!

 

I just found a good driver side that is 1 1/2 inch long. I will add a couple pictures later tonight. I can do $17 shipped if you want it. It works good and the spring action is still very nice. Also has good splines.

 

Here are some pictures

 

That is exactly what I need. PM me your mailing address & I will send a check if that is OK. I really appreciate it!

 

Eric,


I received the part & installed it on Saturday. Nice condition & works great! Thanks again!

 

No problem. Glad to help.