V8Freak Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hey guys, so ordered a interior door latch mechanism for a 70 chevelle.... not quit the same as monte I guess.. can't seem to find one anywhere. Has anyone ran into this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I wonder why it would be any different than the Chevelle. It is the same door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Freak Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 That was my assumption, chevelle didn't have that 1/4" chrome piece that the arm rest butts up against so where the clip that's on the handle is supposed to secure to the mechanism is not out far enough and the handle will not "snap" on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Nothing is visible once it is installed in the door and the handle is on, right? I would look for a serviceable original in a U-pick salvage yard or contact Leo Konik: (810) 334-4162 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealRed70 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I will have one for a Monte. Which door do you need it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Freak Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Problem is most originals are worn out, it's the drivers door, I'm almost thinking about just using a die grinder with a cutting wheel and making a new groove in it but fak that seems so stupid to have to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 The inner door handle mechanism has a slightly longer shaft that allows clearance for the snap ring to seat & is needed due to the chrome backing plates on our 1st Gen Montes. Those cars without that chrome backing plate will have a shorter mechanism & will prevent snap ring from seating as the door handle bottoms out against door panel before snap ring can seat. I had drivers side replaced some years ago and my mechanic was not aware there were length differences, thus I had that problem with handle falling off on occasion. Just need to find a good driver side from a 1st Gen to get right length. I got one locally from a club member, MALIBU 400 is his member handle & he is not on the Boards much anymore. But if the problem can't be corrected, I can get you his email address to see if he has a GOOD one laying around. I wouldn't think finding a good one will be to hard to find. Good Luck................... Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Freak Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've had a few used ones and all have slop I'm assuming due to it being a drivers doir and being used constantly. I'll keep you guys posted on my solution thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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