Karl, thanks for the info. Will see how desperate I get before I contact that company in PA. i just can’t believe I am the only one with a station wagon that has this latch issue. Thanks again.
Believe it or not, I got the door OPEN !!! By God, prayer does work. I was able to get a very small screw driver inside the door jam and was able to move the tongue just enough away from the striker plate. Now to the latch and find out what’s happening inside and start trying to find some latch...
Michael, many thanks for the information. Hold on to that extra latch …….I may need it. Keep thinking ……LOL. i wonder how hard it would be to fabricate these unique latch springs. This thing is taking on a life of its own ………..
Karl, many thanks !! I did hear back from C&G Ford Parts. They know of no one who makes reproduction latch springs for staton wagon latches. …………. Great. Will take your suggestions. Thanks
Many thanks to everyone for your help. Really appreciate it. I can see the latch engaged with the striker plate. I am hoping I can get a small screw driver and move the latch away from the plate. This is turning into a real head scratcher !!!! thanks again……
I need some help !! I have a 1939 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon. The forward right hand passenger door latch is completely frozen with the door shut. It was working fine a few weeks ago. I am certain that one or both latches springs have broken. I have been told that the replacement springs...