Door striker drawing

[Davidmgbv8]

On my quest of parts gathering I have got Rover door latches on the way but I am looking for a drawing for the dimensions of the original strike plate so I can have a pair EDM cut. Appreciate any info.

Thanks
David

 

If you can find a Triumph Mayflower, of Phase I or 2 Vanguard, the striker plates are much the same.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

I have had no luck there. I was advised the ones I am getting were also fitted to early cars (Rover P4) I have had no luck on my Triumph Mayflower ect searches.
Thanks

 

The Rover plates are a little different and require modification.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

Any source for the Vangaurd/Mayflower ones in NZ?

 

[JimmyMac]

David,
How's about trying a pair of these ?
Maybe you can taper the back plates to copy the original strikers.

Front Left & Right Door Lock Striker Plate for Morris Ambassador Cars @Vi | eBay

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Any source for the Vangaurd/Mayflower ones in NZ?

Maybe take a look on Trademe (the NZ equivalent of eBay) or put a request on there.

 

[Ryan L]

Maybe take a look on Trademe (the NZ equivalent of eBay) or put a request on there.

you cant post "wanted" adds on trade me.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

Thank you for the link for the latch. The first one that arrived was just like the original Rover units. The once I contacted the seller and explained I need the straight one they resent 2 pair! look a lot better than the Rover units that are crooked and are very close to the original tear drop units. See photo for comparison. The green pair came from a Rover that I received with the latch assemblies, the plated equivalent are the first ones received and then

Here is who I bought from
scootershop9910(1 item)
ORDER TOTAL
US $11.53

Order Front Left & Right Door Lock Striker Plate for Morris Ambassador Cars @us

( 273953296018 )

 

[JimmyMac]

It's the way to go David,
Research always pays in spades and I know of a few charlatans out there who would have charged you a lot for those.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

sThe Rover parts guy in England (Richards Rovers) was a great help to get the latches for a reasonable price. Now all I need is a body, chassis, suspension and motor and I will be assembling!

 

[Bart Dirkx]

Thank you for the link for the latch. The first one that arrived was just like the original Rover units. The once I contacted the seller and explained I need the straight one they resent 2 pair! look a lot better than the Rover units that are crooked and are very close to the original tear drop units. See photo for comparison. The green pair came from a Rover that I received with the latch assemblies, the plated equivalent are the first ones received and then

Here is who I bought from
scootershop9910(1 item)
ORDER TOTAL
US $11.53

Order Front Left & Right Door Lock Striker Plate for Morris Ambassador Cars @us

View attachment 112962
( 273953296018 )

Looks great! I checked, but they are no longer available as the Indian Triumph Ambassador is no longer manufactured. Rover P4 striker plates can be found on eBay (quality differs a lot), but the Ambassador front plates are no longer available. Vanguard or Mayflower are impossible to get unless you have a big wallet.
Does anyone have a set of straight striker plates available?