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No, you're correct - they are adjustable and slide back and forth maybe 1/8 of an inch. I took them off before paint. The catches that keiser sent are steel, while mine are brass or bronze. The steel ones are slightly smaller that my originals. I took a good 1/8 inch off the steel catch and it then worked perfectly. Maybe the thicker door mechanisms you sent me caused some difference in the way everything went back together. At any rate, it looks like the problem is solved.

Well, I ground down the keiser31 catch a bit more and it seemed to work. I also managed to burn my fingers touching the catch during the grinding - it got very hot. So I crawled inside the car where I could get a better look at the latch engaging - and slammed the door on my hand. Being away from working on the car seems to have dulled my mind when it comes to common sense and safety. The good news, once I recover, is that the door stays closed, the latch engages correctly and all seems well. I still don't understand how I would need to take that much off the catch when the doors closed fine originally. Three more to go. One question, does a fiber pad go between the catch and the door frame. One of the catches that keiser sent had the remnants of a pad. I don't recall any being on my car when I disassembled it.

I've spent the last week trying to get the doors on Daphne to close properly. Nothing seems to work. Somewhere in the process I've done something wrong and I can't figure it out. Using the door catches that keiser31 graciously sent me, I took a good 1/8 inch off the back and I still couldn't get it to catch. I even took off the rubber door bumpers to see if that was the problem, but the door still wouldn't latch. I'm really at my wits end. I'm finally done with the movie and the weather here is cool and dry, so I was looking forward to making some progress on the restoration, but I'm sitting in the garage staring at my Dodge Brothers and getting nowhere. Back to the drawing board. If it was one door, I could understand it, but it's all four doors. The body was never disassembled, so I can't figure out what's going on.

To everyone who is still with me on this endless post, I'm alive, healthy and ready to get back to work on Daphne. The reason for my absence is pretty far out, but here goes. Even though I'm retired from my film-making business, I still write feature scripts and have several optioned at the moment. About six month ago I received word that my western script "Place Of Bones" was going into production in December. I was thrown into 14 hour days doing rewrites, meeting with the director and all manner of pre-production. I was in LA for the shoot in December and January and am finally done pretty much with the project. It's set to be released this fall and is currently in the editing stage. So, no time to work on the car. I never thought I'd be in this position at age 76, but go figure.

I still need the striker plate if you have spares.

Not for the faint of heart - especially at 25 grand. I would love to have a restored or original one of these. Lots of parts cars in the pix and I guess they come with. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1536157880115771?hoisted=false&ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-5456342873327154185"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"7828904213849672"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A7828904213849672%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A145%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A5748103368170012672%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A4.7735013103666e-5%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"7828904213849672\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"}

One slip with the Dremel and your plate is toast. Ask me how I know. These plates are very thin and grinding the mushroomed heads that hold it on is a risky business. I tried on my 29 Plymouth, got the first one off and thought all was going swimmingly. The second one just sheared off, leaving a hole in the plate. They were obviously designed to never be removed. I would be very careful. I rebuilt the hole with epoxy and carefully restored the engraving. Then I made a cast of the plate. If you can straighten it in place, I'd go that route.

Just a quick note, the restoration of Daphne continues. I have been lax in posting, but plan to get back to it soon. I've been working on the interior and most of it is experimentation rather than useful information. I also spent a good month totally cleaning and rearranging the garage to create a better work environment. More to come soon.

I agree, but these "Not Mine" posts are at the mercy of the seller. I can look at the car if you're interested - it's just down the road.

I think this is way overpriced for the condition, but an interesting car and one I'd love to have. Price is 25 grand. Located in St. Louis. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/592675832273376/?hoisted=false&ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-5486731587835913591"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"5162323360472219"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A5162323360472219%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A63%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A6436630013478436864%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.00013414554159205%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"5162323360472219\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"}

Looks like a decent armature restoration. Photos not the best. Somewhat close to me if someone is really interested. Located in central Illinois. They are asking $8500 Seller's Description LISTING FOR MY MOTHER. My dad recently passed away a few months ago, this was my dads car, he bought it a year or so ago and it was complete, I don’t know much about the car, I know it’s a 1927 model T. Has electric start. There’s a binder full of receipts and a clean title in his name. I will try to answer and questions as best as I can. Asking 10k or best offer. Has a top that comes down, is a parade coupe. Is original six volt system. Runs very well! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1587495328292920/?hoisted=false&ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-5486795290804508156"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"5063283737091769"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A5063283737091769%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A14%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A6812129782872932352%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.00049123615398103%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"5063283737091769\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"}

Not a bad looking car, but a bit overpriced at ten grand. It would have helped if the owner had taken the time to clean the car up a bit before he took the pictures. Close to me, so I can take a look if anyone is interested. Located in central Illinois. Running and driving. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368396208830412/?hoisted=false&ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-5486905448048817868"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"5425008917575095"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A5425008917575095%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A6%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A6456824601811877888%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.00049123465398103%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"5425008917575095\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"}

You can ask whatever you think is fair. Not disparaging your car - it's very cool - but there is a very nice twenties Dodge touring car currently advertised for $11,500. Nice paint, beautiful interior, running and driving. The cost of restoring your car, even to the point where it was just a driver, would be ridiculous, even if you did the work yourself. If someone offers more than two grand, take it and run.

DrumBob, I gave you a call and left a message. I'll be glad to check the car out for you.

I don't own the car. I posted this in the "Not Mine" section for that reason. You can call the owner and get all the information you need. If you're still interested I can help you with pix and other details. Please have some common courtesy. Thank you.