On my '76 Pinto, on the inside door jam, is a cylinder plastic deal which basically keeps the door shut. The closing mechanism on the door itself clasps onto this part attached to the door frame. Hopefully you have a visual of what I'm talking about. The problem is that this piece is plastic and is worn out causing the door to be somewhat loose allowing air whistling. I imagine this part was used on more than just the Pinto model. Any idea where I can get replacement ones?
they were used on many older fords i have found many at junk yards, but many part stores sell replacements, i have some used ones if you need them i could sell them to ya!!
thanks
eric
NAPA.
I don't have the number handy, but they will get them for you.
Bill
thanks...I found some at Rockauto.com..They are called 'door lock strikers' $8.95 ea
Advance auto also sells them in the help section for about the same price
A little trick I learned from Harley's friend Rod... Wrap the striker with black electrical tape. I've had mine like that for the past 2 or so years now. Just wrap the stricker until the thickness is about what it would be with the plastic sleeve.
Even if you don't leave it like that atleast the door will close tightly until you can get the right part.
Still on the topic of striker bolts....
I notice that some of the 80s mustangs have striker bolts with a bracket on the washer. Would it be possible to use these on a Pinto?
To see what i am talking about, view this:
http://img.thefind.com/images/SgArz_xmO41hGsOBbQwMyYlFxQwZJSUFVvr65eXlermlxSWJeenFpXk5mbmZJakpesn5ufoBRfkpnrmJ6anF-m7GBiZmQbpOelkF6QwA?m=1&g=2
Does this bracket add any structural integrity to the latching mechanism, or does it possibly keep the doors from jamming during destructive rear end impact?
Dave
I tried to use the 80's style striker on my 77. They latched, but I couldn't get them
to work smoothly. I eventualy " literaly " knocked them apart to get the new plastic
sleeve off to use on the original striker. That worked well.
BILL
BILL
I see by your Avatar the Tan Pinto really is gone.
LONG LIVE THE YELLOW PINTO!!!!!
BILL
Thanks Bill, I swapped the photo today. Truth be told, I still call it the 'tan car' VERY often.
Bill