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general discussion => what's on your mind? => Topic started by: HenryVIII on November 07, 2014, 08:23:53 AM

Title: door hardware
Post by: HenryVIII on November 07, 2014, 08:23:53 AM

I am looking for the hardware that is used on the doors. What I need is the short pistol port guide, pass side and 1 pistol port cover, also the hardware that is used to lock the upper door armor  open and closed, for both doors. I could also use some nice rust free door latch mechanisms as mine are rusted solid. I do have the handles however.

Thanks.     Henry   

Title: Re: door hardware
Post by: spec4don on November 07, 2014, 09:58:41 AM

On your rusted handles I've talked to several people that have used a method of submerging rusted parts in feed grade molasses, A friend of mine has done that after a couple of weeks the parts come out clean. Look it up o the web. You might be able to salvage them out. I've found the latches used on the repo's are different then the originals.

My 2 cents

Don G, 

Title: Re: door hardware
Post by: superjeep on November 07, 2014, 04:10:40 PM

I have the pistol port tracks (guides) and the pistol port plates (covers). All are very nice laser cut reproductions. If you are interested please send me a PM.

Title: Re: door hardware
Post by: HenryVIII on November 09, 2014, 04:13:32 PM

Thanks Don, I might try the molassas thing. If it does or doesn't work at least the parts will smell nice.

Henry