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Door Latch Modification
From 1976 Ford Bronco “SOLD Apr22 Bare Frame” — documented by Steve83.
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Early Bronco Door Latch (Right) IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. With the lock control UP (unlocked), the lock slide is aligned with th… Owner
Because this latch has failed to release the door more than once due to a sticking lock mechanism, it will be modified so the inside handle… Owner
A new lever was cut from a steel plate and drilled for the pivot & operating rod. A short sleeve was used to prevent the bolt from clamping… Owner
A new lever was cut from a steel plate and drilled for the pivot & operating rod. A short sleeve was used to prevent the bolt from clamping… Owner
Pulling the new lever forward forces the auto unlock lever to push the catch down, releasing the jaws. It also pushes the lock slide back,… Owner
With the bolt reversed, there is no interference with the lock slide. The nut has red threadlocker to prevent it from vibrating loose. Owner
The nut doesn't interfere with the lock slide now, and it has been red-threadlocked. The final steps are to adjust the angle of the new lev… Owner