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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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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Andy Sheldon

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Bob

The latches you have are Triumph herald.

Our latches are stainless steel, adjustable and have a lock. GTD used them.

Thanks

Andy
 

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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.
 

Ian Anderson

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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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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.
 

Dutton

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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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