Door latch

['53 Windsor]

Will the driver's door latch from a '55 Desoto fit a '53 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe? If not, where can I find a '53 latch? I already tried Andy Burnbaum.

Thanks,

Tom

[Guest De Soto Frank]

Doubtful; '55 was an all-new body, first completely new Chrysler/De Soto since '49.

Chrysler/De Soto should share the same latch mechanism, but you're going to need to find one from a '54 or earlier. The basic body/chassis is the same from '49 - '54, but there may have been reveisions to the door latches somewhere in that period.

Do you need the latch inside the door, or the strike on the pillar ?

['53 Windsor]

Hi Frank,

I need the actual latch mechanism, not the striker. I tried a 1950 chrysler latch, but the way the outside handle works the latch isn't the same. I probably need a 52,53,or 54 latch.

Thanks,

Tom