Door Latch Upgrade 1954 Chevy 3100

Follow along as I do a door latch upgrade on Oscar using an Altman latch kit.

[@joaquinsablan5406]

Thank you for a very good presentation , now I can get my own Door Latch Upgrade , Great Job my friend!

[@HotRodDad]

Hey, thanks for watching! Good luck on your project.

[@jlipcovich]

Turn your vice grips 180° and then you can do the “pull to open”. Good video, I need to do the same to my 54

[@floridian7143]

Was unaware of the kit, thanks for sharing!

[@HotRodDad]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@Honeyjack1961]

Getting ready to do mine this was very helpful thanks for good information on changing out the latches

[@HotRodDad]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching! Good luck on your project.

[@rl4643]

It's good to be able to make things work by changing it sides. The vehicles now nothing can be switched around like on old Oscar. Great kit and video.

[@HotRodDad]

Thanks! I wish modern vehicles were as simple.

[@frostyfoot]

Great Video. Glad to see something that works nice. our 51 Chevy doors are very hard to close. Thanks

[@HotRodDad]

Thanks! The kit is pretty good, but it takes a while to adjust. Also, the hinges have to be in good shape first, before proceeding with the latch kit install.

[@decosse01]

Nice video! Appreciate you detailing how to install this kit. I saw this kit install by another YTer and thought it had to be welded - this bolt-in is really nice for those of us that don't have that skill! I have a 51 so will be slightly different but essentially the same I expect

[@HotRodDad]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful. Here’s another you might want to check out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfLiqyfi5l_bcU&feature=shares

[@tomclaes450]

Love the old Patina trucks i have also a Chevy 54 Patina truck greetings from Belgium europe 👍👍👍

[@HotRodDad]

Love the old patina trucks. I’d rather drive one than a brand new one. Thanks for watching all the way in Belgium!

[@andygingerichdrums]

Thanks

[@batj9]

I’m in Perth, Western Australia and right now am fitting up my latches (overhauled my hinges yesterday) Your step by step is so much better than reading instructions.

[@HotRodDad]

Glad it’s a help to ya. That’s exactly why I made it, to help as many folks as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@robert4005]

Thanks Dennis excellent as usual

[@swivelgate]

Thanks ,for posting great job !

[@HotRodDad]

Thanks for watching!

[@blue32nu]

The tip jar is sweet 😂

[@HotRodDad]

Oscar says thanks!

[@joshtonry4291]

This is a great video, I watched another video that showed a guy using 64 chevy door latch remotes they put that strap arm in the groove and have all the bolt holes needed. And you can get them for 30 bucks new

[@HotRodDad]

I did a video on that very topic a while back. Here’s a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfLiqyfi5l_bcU

[@quakes187]

This is helpful, thank you!

[@HotRodDad]

Exactly why I posted it. Thanks for watching!

[@willhorting5317]

The first mistake I heard was at about the 1:35 mark. '47-'51 trucks had the turn down handles. The push button style began with the '52 model.

[@HotRodDad]

You are correct, sir. I misspoke. There were several changes to those trucks in the ‘51-‘53 model years. Hard to keep ‘em all straight.

[@OldGrumpsGarage]

Great info! Thanks for sharing

[@HotRodDad]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for tuning in!

[@willhorting5317]

Got a chuckle about the leather tool pouch on the door.😁

[@HotRodDad]

Every old truck needs cup holders.

[@ronaldlujan6452]

Install a larger washer on the top hole on your relay.

[@andygingerichdrums]

This is a very helpful vodeo, thanks so much. You did not included a link to the products. Can you tell me where to get this system?

[@HotRodDad]

They’re sold under the trade name Trique Manufacturing, or Altman Easy Latch. Any hot rod, or street rod supply will have them. I think they’re available through Summit, too.

[@juanbarturen2726]

Thank you. I need to do the same.Maybe Santa Claus will remember me. I like the bucket seats. What are they out of? How did you mount them? I'm working on my Ol'Beater 54. Now that I'm retired. Mine is also going to be a flat bed. Thanks

[@HotRodDad]

Seats are from a ‘74 Mercedes I found in the junk yard. I just built some simple mounts from channel to mount them on and bolted to the floor. The original seat riser was already cut out.

[@johngray9158]

As much as it cost ,seems like you would get a better template than paper

[@HotRodDad]

True, but it works well. Thanks for watching!

[@johngray9158]

I was saying, but it looks good

[@vincentdodd9253]

Good video, thanks. Anyway to lock the doors from the inside? Was that the part you removed?

[@HotRodDad]

That was the part I removed. You’d have to lock them with the key from the outside.

[@jameyrichardson8967]

Never noticed Oscar actually did have a donation jar inside

[@HotRodDad]

I installed that especially for the guys that like to give their unsolicited opinion. Now they can shove their opinion, along with their money, right in the ol' gas hole.

[@billybobsrodshop]

What is the flatbed on Oscar originally from? It's a nice looking deal.

[@HotRodDad]

The outer frame came from a larger original flatbed truck. The rest I built. You can see a bit more of it in this video walk around tour of Oscar. Thanks for wathing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4STdHSwqJZplZY

[@amcdrywallllc6808]

I have a problem with my door does not close well 1950 chevrolet

[@johnjordan9538]

how ya lock the door since you took the lever off

[@HotRodDad]

The factory door handle on these trucks has a built in lock, but only on the passenger side. I’m going to use two passenger side door handles. They will interchange from side to side, or so I’m told. We’ll see.

[@rogerwilkins7578]

65 chvy trk remotes work

[@HotRodDad]

Yes, sir. I did a video on that on a different truck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfLiqyfi5l_bcUsi=BuNsuVH4EGoS-4jW

[@tomference4618]

...so where did you get the mechanism for the driver's side after you took the original to do the passenger side?

[@HotRodDad]

From the passenger side.

[@raymonddavies3998]

I have a 1951 Chevy truck. Can I use the same door handles to open and close the door with that kit

[@raymonddavies3998]

I have the turn down handles

[@HotRodDad]

They offer a slightly different kit for the earlier door handles, but the process is essentially the same. Thanks for watching!

[@arthurspence5370]

did your new door rubber keep the door from closing all the way ?

[@HotRodDad]

I’ve never put the rubber on the doors. It’s just an old beater. Our black truck I just put the wind lace on and it’s nice and quiet, so I never put the rubber on it either. I’ve heard a lot of stories about the rubber being a nightmare. I have a friend that has built hundreds of these trucks. He says to put the rubber on, and ratchet strap the doors shut for a couple of weeks before you even put the latches in.

[@adrianramos5541]

We're did you buy the donation jar from?

[@HotRodDad]

I made it.

[@drswigermd]

What seats do you have in your truck?

[@HotRodDad]

They’re from a ‘74 Mercedes. I picked them up at the Pull-A-Part for 40 bucks.

[@drswigermd]

@@HotRodDad Fit the look well

[@HotRodDad]

@@drswigermd thanks!