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Title: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on February 24, 2014, 01:44:45 AM
Looking to purchase a trunk latch handle, & striker plate for my 1941 Cadillac Series 62.  Please PM or reply with pics, price, & details. Thanks in advance, GB
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on February 27, 2014, 02:21:08 AM
Still looking, if anyone has these for sale. Thanks, Grant
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: Barry M Wheeler #2189 on February 27, 2014, 10:42:53 AM
Hi Grant, I have some photos of the trunk handle. It's pretty nice, with some shallow pitting and very nice chrome. Excellent for a driver or base for 100 % chrome. Needs keyed by a locksmith to match your door key. $40.00 plus $5.80 flat rate priority box. Reply by e-mail fltd6019@embarqmail.com. That's a "Q" not a "G". Thanks, BW.
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: Barry M Wheeler #2189 on February 27, 2014, 10:48:43 AM
Add another picture. BW
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on February 27, 2014, 05:14:54 PM
Quote from: Barry M Wheeler #2189 on February 27, 2014, 10:42:53 AM
Hi Grant, I have some photos of the trunk handle. It's pretty nice, with some shallow pitting and very nice chrome. Excellent for a driver or base for 100 % chrome. Needs keyed by a locksmith to match your door key. $40.00 plus $5.80 flat rate priority box. Reply by e-mail fltd6019@embarqmail.com. That's a "Q" not a "G". Thanks, BW.
Thanks Barry, I've pinged you an email! Grant
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 on February 27, 2014, 06:01:42 PM
Guys,
I don't want to interfere with your transaction. But...I think that the handle is a short shaft 60S or 75 style. The 62 series is longer.
Grant, what style is your car? I may have some sun visors.
HTH, Bob
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on February 28, 2014, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 on February 27, 2014, 06:01:42 PM
Guys,
I don't want to interfere with your transaction. But...I think that the handle is a short shaft 60S or 75 style. The 62 series is longer.
Grant, what style is your car? I may have some sun visors.
HTH, Bob
I'm not sure about the length of the shaft on the handle as I don't have the original.  It apparently snapped, and was junked by the previous owner.  The car is a 62-series 4-door sedan - style #: 41-6219D.  Original trim was #77, Tan heather Cord. Rgds, Grant
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on March 11, 2014, 01:10:55 AM
Still looking for a trunk latch handle and striker plate.

The handle shown in the photos above is not the correct replacement - the shaft is too short.  The shaft should measure approx. 3 1/4 inches from the back of the handle to the tip of the thread. Grant
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: Steve Passmore on March 11, 2014, 05:10:05 AM
If you are really stuck its possible to cut the shaft on these handles and weld in an extension. I have done this several times, this leaves you with a handle you can't lock but its better than having no handle and will get you by until you find a correct one.
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: Barry M Wheeler #2189 on March 11, 2014, 07:16:19 PM
Grant, If you want, please return the handle. I goofed up and didn't know there was a difference. Barry.
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on March 11, 2014, 09:59:50 PM
No worries Barry.  I'll just advertise it for sale when I have the lock assembly replaced. Grant
Title: Re: WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate
Post by: georgiepieman on March 11, 2014, 10:03:43 PM
Quote from: S Passmore on March 11, 2014, 05:10:05 AM
If you are really stuck its possible to cut the shaft on these handles and weld in an extension. I have done this several times, this leaves you with a handle you can't lock but its better than having no handle and will get you by until you find a correct one.
Thanks Steve.  I do have a replacement (Buick) that will work however, I'd like to get the 'real thing' if I can. Cheers, Grant