Broken door jamb metal.

[AlabamaChris]

Hey all,

I'm new to the forum here, so I'm asking that you bear with me a bit. I'm doing a restore project of a 1973 Bronco, and have run into an issue I can't figure out. The screw hole metal for the latch on the door jamb on one of the doors is broken out. How can I repair it or can I? The holes where the latch goes is beveled , so i can't just weld in and drill. I'm at a loss, and any help would be great. Thanks Chris

 

[thegreatjustino]

You need something like this. It's my understanding that these will work on 68-77 Bronco doors as well, but call to verify measurements.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-classics-door-latch-repair-plate-pair-mustang-1967-1970/p/DLRP2/

 

[AlabamaChris]

The measurements aren't quite right. I did a little more digging and found these. I think I can tack them in. If not, I guess it's new door time.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2749176023...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[thegreatjustino]

Someone here in the site got the correct repair plates to fix their doors, but I've been unable to find the thread.

That could have been 66/67 doors though which use different latches and might very well coincide with one of the Mustang repair plates.

 

[AlabamaChris]

I'm pretty happy with the way this turned out.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=614309203358905&set=pcb.614309506692208
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=614309336692225&set=pcb.614309506692208
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=614309480025544&set=pcb.614309506692208

 

[Oldtimer]

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