Bill B wrote:
That it a good little idea.
Can I add (either here or in the "How to" section) that the drivers' side door latch on wind-up windows can be replaced by the latch from 850 sliding window doors. They are the same size and shape and still available new.
The only modification needed is to thread the hole in the centre of the 3 retaining rivets. The hole happens to be the right tapping size for #10 gauge UNF X 32 tpi which are the same as the original screws used to hold the latch to the door.
The LH latch has the complication of the locking lever - still thinking on that one but there are several options, especially if you have access to a lathe to make 3 new rivets.
Can I add (either here or in the "How to" section) that the drivers' side door latch on wind-up windows can be replaced by the latch from 850 sliding window doors. They are the same size and shape and still available new.
The only modification needed is to thread the hole in the centre of the 3 retaining rivets. The hole happens to be the right tapping size for #10 gauge UNF X 32 tpi which are the same as the original screws used to hold the latch to the door.
The LH latch has the complication of the locking lever - still thinking on that one but there are several options, especially if you have access to a lathe to make 3 new rivets.
I read your comment above and was hopeful for an easy solution, however there may be a change in some of the mechanisms? I thought it was worth adding to this thread should anyone else search for this.
It looks like a 4.1mm is approximately the correct size for the 10/32 tap, however a 5mm drills fits straight in the hole on my replacement locks as below. I have done a side by side comparison of them too. The screw from the Australian lock falls through the hole on the UK spec mechanism
I also tested the screw in a demist vent (incase the screws had been replaced) but it was the same thread as expected.
