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11-16-08, 03:14 PM
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| | Bobs 9401 Rookie 
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin USA GT40: GTD
Posts: 59
Rep Power: 2  | Body Latches
Hi,
Maybe someone can help me out with other options on latches for the body on my GTD, pictured are the latches that came with my car, I think these are crap and want something better, any help would be great.
Thanks,
Bob | 
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11-16-08, 05:32 PM
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| | Vintage Iron Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Temecula, CA GT40: None yet
Posts: 31
Rep Power: 1 | Re: Body Latches
There is a gentlemen on the forum, cushmanscomp I believe, that makes clones of original latches. You might want to inquire with him as to cost and availability.
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11-16-08, 07:08 PM
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| | Mark Charlton Lifetime Premier Supporter 
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada GT40: GTD #9988
Posts: 436
Rep Power: 10 | Re: Body Latches
These are almost identical to what is on my GTD. They work reasonably well, are stainless steel and are relatively inexpensive. Rolez | Hardware | Latches Catches Enclosure Locks | Latches | Adjustable, Latches
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11-16-08, 07:35 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
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11-16-08, 08:12 PM
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| | Andy Sheldon 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: England GT40: Tornado TS40
Posts: 326
Rep Power: 13 | Re: Body Latches
Bob
The latches you have are Triumph herald.
Our latches are stainless steel, adjustable and have a lock. GTD used them.
Thanks
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11-16-08, 08:30 PM
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| | Bobs 9401 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin USA GT40: GTD
Posts: 59
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Body Latches
Gentleman,
Thanks for all of your quick responses and info, I guess I have some emailing to do.
thanks again,
Bob | |
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11-16-08, 09:40 PM
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| | Cliffbeer2 4 Tenths
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sand Point, WA GT40: CAV
Posts: 428
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Body Latches
Bob, CAV might be able to supply you with some of the standard CAV latches - they're quite good. Don't have a pic unfortunately but they are similar to what you have but better engineered with a "T" catch and lock pretty positively. They're polished stainless. Maybe ping Ian on the forum here with CAV Canada for the quickest response. | |
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11-17-08, 04:53 AM
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| | IanAnderson Gold Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, Londo GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rov
Posts: 1,377
Rep Power: 19 | Re: Body Latches
Actually the latches you have are the same as a Triumps BUT the M gives the game away
They are Marcos units!
I have the same ones and a Marcos nut spotted them a mile away!
Ian
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11-17-08, 09:19 AM
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| | Mark IV 9 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: W. New York GT40: Formerly P1116
Posts: 938
Rep Power: 17 |  Re: Body Latches
Actually, the "M" on the latch is for "Micheletti" the Italian design house that drew the Herald and Spitfire. Marcos just "parts binned" the latches.
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11-17-08, 10:29 AM
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| | IanAnderson Gold Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, Londo GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rov
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Rep Power: 19 | Re: Body Latches
Gee wrong - and not for the first time!
Ian
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11-17-08, 12:38 PM
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| | crossle43 Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arlington, WA GT40: RCR40 #27
Posts: 407
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Body Latches
Bob,
Just to complicate things, try the following using the search function in the toolbar:
Ellis Hubbard
MDA
Mudgey
All are clearly and by a margin more expensive than some of the alternatives, but they surely have a look closer to original equipment. Good luck!
T.
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11-18-08, 06:57 AM
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| | Mike S Rookie 
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Switzerland GT40: Gt40Development
Posts: 10
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Body Latches
Hi Bob
Try Protex fasteners.
Fine products in inox.
Greez, Mike S | |
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11-18-08, 06:59 AM
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| | simonjrwinter 10 tenths
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex, UK GT40: GTD
Posts: 1,900
Rep Power: 26 | Re: Body Latches
got mine on the RS components site. Stainless and cheaper going direct!
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