juanatejeda Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Hello all... I haven't posted much for awhile, hope you all have been well. We finally got our Paddy Wagon, the 1927 Dodge Brothers Four Screen, back from the County Garage. The fixed it again. Took awhile, but finally found a mechanic that was willing to work on it. Most of our Mechanics just don't know or remember how to work on these old ones. If they can't plug it into a computer, they just don't know what to do. Anyway, I took it to a local show and while I was there, the Driver's side door, Door Handle took a dive. The latch won't come out and secure the door (I've got a Bungee cord holding the door closed. Can any one refer me to someone that might have a replacement for the assembly. I'm not sure if I have to replace the whole thing or just the internals. I hoping that, maybe it's just a spring that need to be replaced, but I'm not sure how it works, as of yet. Just thought I would do a little research before I take it all apart. I may just wait for the off season, before I actually try to do the repair. I have too many shows/displays on my calendar. Anyway, any help or comments would be appreciated. Thanks, in advance. Juan Edited June 27, 2017 by juanatejeda Add picture (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Just a suggestion of a possible temporary fix. I have one door latch on my Pontiac that pulls into the door and won't come out. In my case it is just plain worn out. I find if I don't turn the handle hard or all the way (just enough to open the door) it doesn't stick. When stuck in the door I turn the handle gently and press in with one finger and ease the latch up. It seems when worn it opens too far and slips down so it can't get out by itself. Perhaps this idea might work on a Dodge as well. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Maybe it is only a broken spring . You'll have to take apart and see what is up . Insides are pretty simple . There is one now on ebay may match , in and outer handles and latch all 150 . So dive in and start fix'in that is half the fun . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanatejeda Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks, both of you for your input. I think it is a broken spring, just haven't had the time too take it apart, but will be doing that real soon. Any idea if the springs are available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Not readily , but post pics and I am sure some one will step up . E-bay has from time to time . Remember may match some used on both Chevy and Ford , both who have more reproduced stuff . I have seen that pad wagon on DBC site . Post us here some pics . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpgp1999 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Vern barker (romar) has these parts 814-827-7601 he is hard of hearing romardb@zoominternet.net or try Myers early dodge parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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