Topic: 65 dearborn door latch and striker

[1965 t5]

Can someone please confirm the original finish for the door latch? My originals dont look like some NOS ones Ive seen - NOS all look 100% gold finish, where mine looks like gold accents only. 

Also - What is correct trunk striker and latch finish?


Thank you

[CharlesTurner]

Door latches: I have seen gold and have also seen what looked like shiny zinc with gold/chrome-ish appearance.  There may have been different manufacturers.

Trunk striker was originally clear shiny zinc, the latch was a combination of a galvanized 2 piece outer shell with gold or silver rivets and the clasp being gold colored.  I've never seen anyone restore one correctly, best is to find NOS or good used.

[Bossbill]

Thought I'd share this pic from my 65 (see sig).

The vendor is "SY".