WTB - 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Trunk Latch Handle and Striker Plate

georgiepieman · 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

georgiepieman · February 27, 2014, 02:21:08 AM

Still looking, if anyone has these for sale. Thanks, Grant

Barry M Wheeler #2189 · 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.

Barry M Wheeler #2189 · February 27, 2014, 10:48:43 AM

Add another picture. BW

georgiepieman · 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

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 · 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

georgiepieman · 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

georgiepieman · 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

Steve Passmore · 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.

Barry M Wheeler #2189 · 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.

georgiepieman · 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

georgiepieman · 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

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