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By Metal Ghost - 14 Years Ago
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Hello all...any and all help is greatly appreciated! The door lock assembly on the passenger side of my 1955 Fairlane Club Sedan is toast. Specifically, the lock rotor simply turns freely now. Anyway....I would appreciate any suggestions on where I can find this part. I couldn't find one through either Macs or Dennis-Carpenter. Thanks guys!
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By DANIEL TINDER - 14 Years Ago
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Try T-Bird Products (800 423 3723). Can't tell for sure they sell it though, since you didn't provide the part#.
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By The Master Cylinder - 14 Years Ago
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Door lock set... http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000024n~Z5Z5Z5UAJEP~P40.00~~~~S37I0VT2TP10813155114a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000024N
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By Metal Ghost - 14 Years Ago
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Tried to find the part #, but it's not listed in the Shop Manual and I don't have the door disassembled yet to get it off the part itself, unfortunately. I'll try to get a pic of what I'm talking about tonight, but I'm not looking for the lock cylinder, it's the lock assembly (as described in shop manual). Basically, it's the part that has what I describe as looking like a star wheel that turns up underneath when it meets the striker plate. At least I do not believe it's part of the same assembly as the lock cylinder itself. As always, thanks for the continued help guys.
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By The Master Cylinder - 14 Years Ago
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Ghost, OK I know what your looking for now. I've never seen that part for sale, new. You can get the striker plate but not the "star" (called a lock rotor in the manual). Only thing I can suggest is look for a good used one, check a local swap or e-pay... sorry.
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By Metal Ghost - 14 Years Ago
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Yea MC....I haven't seen it anywhere either. Seems like everyplace has the striker plate but not the lock assembly (that includes the lock rotor....you're right about the name).  If anyone sees one out in the wild or knows where I can get one, please let me know. I'm looking forward to a day when I can confidently close my passenger side door again 
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By PWH42 - 14 Years Ago
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I scrapped a 55 last year and I think I kept the door latches.It might take me a while to find them,but I will search tomorrow and let you know if I find them.
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By Metal Ghost - 14 Years Ago
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Thanks PWH...I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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By PWH42 - 14 Years Ago
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Sorry Ghost,I can't find the door latches I thought I had.I'll keep it in mind and if I run across them in the near future,I'll let you know.
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By DANIEL TINDER - 14 Years Ago
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eBay item #380336818793. Rebuilt. Buy-it-now for $96.73 delivered.
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By Metal Ghost - 14 Years Ago
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Thanks Daniel! I actually also found one available through Concours Parts, but they are a bit more expensive and require the core or an additional deposit. So I think I'll go with this item. Thanks again everyone!
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By carl - 14 Years Ago
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I sent you a pm about your latch Carl
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By DANIEL TINDER - 14 Years Ago
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Metal Ghost (5/2/2011)
Thanks Daniel! I actually also found one available through Concours Parts, but they are a bit more expensive and require the core or an additional deposit. So I think I'll go with this item.
Thanks again everyone!
Strange, but the same seller has a rebuilt driver's side lock mechanism listed for half the price. You would think IT would be more rare/valuable, since the driver's door usually gets worn out first.
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