Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

[Michael G.]

We all know that many components are shared through the Chevrolet line/GM line. Does the 63-67 share it's door latch with any other GM line?

[Jack H.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

I'm not sure what you mean by 'latch'. The door's major locking components, per the AIM, are called 'lock assy' (inside the door) and ''striker' (mating component in the door jamb).

If latch = striker, then here's the answer. The 4885740/41 parts used on Corvette 63-67 were NOT shared by Chevy passenger cars in those model years. I didn't check Corvair or Chevy truck. They might have been used by other GM vehicles, but I don't know/can't say...

[Keith B.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

I am sure the Corvair uses one that is close to the one used in Corvettes

[Michael G.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

I'm not sure what you mean by 'latch'. The door's major locking components, per the AIM, are called 'lock assy' (inside the door) and ''striker' (mating component in the door jamb).

If latch = striker, then here's the answer. The 4885740/41 parts used on Corvette 63-67 were NOT shared by Chevy passenger cars in those model years. I didn't check Corvair or Chevy truck. They might have been used by other GM vehicles, but I don't know/can't say...

Not referencing jamb striker. Specifically referring to the door latch. Does the mid year 63-67 share the latch with other GM lines?

[Jack H.]

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How about citing the PN you reference? I searched both a mid-year AIM (door section) as well as a mid-year P&A Catalog on the term 'latch' and found no hits beyond the hood, folding top and windshield wiper/washer...

[Michael G.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

How about citing the PN you reference? I searched both a mid-year AIM (door section) as well as a mid-year P&A Catalog on the term 'latch' and found no hits beyond the hood, folding top and windshield wiper/washer...

Maybe this will add clarity to my question. Door latch = Lock assembly part #'s 9705190-1. Although very seldom heard lock assembly am referring to is this item shared with other GM lines?

[Jack H.]

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OK, we're cookin' with gas now!

The door lock assy history is:

'63-64 4885694-5
'65-66 9705191-1
'67 9709406-7

The 63-66 parts are considered interchangeable while '67 stands alone. That's the good news.

The bad news is this part was NOT used by other Chevy passenger cars (can't say whether this is also true of Corvair or truck). And, it doesn't look like this part is reproduced...

Corvette Central lists 'repair' kits at a decent price. But, you'd need to have the original part to start with.

My guess is others have used originals, but perhaps pricey in cost. Alternatives include a local Corvette shop with 'pulls' from parted cars and/or equivalent used parts from traditional catalog sources...

[Joe L.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

Maybe this will add clarity to my question. Door latch = Lock assembly part #'s 9705190-1. Although very seldom heard lock assembly am referring to is this item shared with other GM lines?

Michael------


This post was in need of a major correction. Please see my post below.

[Michael G.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

Michael------


All of the Corvette door lock assemblies were Corvette-only pieces as far as Chevrolets are concerned. However, the 63-64 and 65-66 locks are applicable to some Buick and Pontiac models. I don't know which ones, though, as I do not follow Buick and Pontiac parts.

If I understand you correctly Joe your saying some door lock assemblies from the aforementioned will fit the 63-64, 65-66 Corvette?

[Joe L.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

If I understand you correctly Joe your saying some door lock assemblies from the aforementioned will fit the 63-64, 65-66 Corvette?

Michael-----


Upon further research, I need to correct my above post. The 63-64 Corvette door locks, GM #4885694 and 4885695, were also used on 1963-64 Chevrolet 2 door passenger cars. I expect that the Buick and Pontiac models for which they were also used would be the equivalent 63-64 full size models.

The GM #9705190 and 9704191 locks which were used on 1965-66 Corvettes and replaced the 63-64 locks for SERVICE were never originally used on any other GM vehicles. However, they also SERVICE the 1963-64 passenger car applications described above.

[Michael G.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

Michael-----


Upon further research, I need to correct my above post. The 63-64 Corvette door locks, GM #4885694 and 4885695, were also used on 1963-64 Chevrolet 2 door passenger cars. I expect that the Buick and Pontiac models for which they were also used would be the equivalent 63-64 full size models.

The GM #9705190 and 9704191 locks which were used on 1965-66 Corvettes and replaced the 63-64 locks for SERVICE were never originally used on any other GM vehicles. However, they also SERVICE the 1963-64 passenger car applications described above.

Joe,

Then wouldn't it stand to reason 63-64 passenger car door lock assembly would fit 66-67?

[Joe L.]

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Joe,

Then wouldn't it stand to reason 63-64 passenger car door lock assembly would fit 66-67?

Michael------


A 63-64 2 DOOR FULL SIZE PASSENGER CAR door lock assembly should fit a 1963-66 Corvette. However, there's no reason to believe it would work for a 1967 Corvette. The 1967 door lock assemblies GM #9709406 and 9709407 are Corvette-only, one year only, and not shared with any other GM car that I can find.

[Philip C.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

Michael------


A 63-64 2 DOOR FULL SIZE PASSENGER CAR door lock assembly should fit a 1963-66 Corvette. However, there's no reason to believe it would work for a 1967 Corvette. The 1967 door lock assemblies GM #9709406 and 9709407 are Corvette-only, one year only, and not shared with any other GM car that I can find.

Hi Joe, The 67 door assy would fit the other years,(vice/versa) they have a extra spring set up so to get out of the car, the door must be unlocked from the inside, inorder for the door to open. Phil 8063 (PS I though the pass car locks were the rear doors not the front??)

[Joe L.]

Re: Is the Mid year door latch shared w/other lines?

Hi Joe, The 67 door assy would fit the other years,(vice/versa) they have a extra spring set up so to get out of the car, the door must be unlocked from the inside, inorder for the door to open. Phil 8063 (PS I though the pass car locks were the rear doors not the front??)

Phil-----


That makes sense. I could not figure out why the 1967 locks were different than 1963-66. However, GM never superceded the 63-66 locks with the 1967.

I cannot find any 63-67 Chevrolet passenger car rear door lock that was the same as 63-67 Corvette.

[John C.]

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Michael

The 63-66 door lock assembly is now being reproduced:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000050b~Z5Z5Z5ABZCV~P99.95~~~~S36C14S76G99282017724d~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000050B

John