Loose door lock

[Sam27]

One of my door locks is loose, such that the pull knob can just fall down when the door is closed. It is also loose with the key. Basically, it's missing any sort of detent to keep it either locked or unlocked. Otherwise, it works fine. After poking around in there, I noted that the working door has a small spring in the actuator assembly to provide this function. Does anyone have any idea where I could get a replacement spring? I've learned that the junk yards around here don't really have anything before about 1995 at this point. LMC doesn't have anything to do with manual door lock actuation as far as I can tell. Thanks.

 

[cucvrus]

Locksmith can replace/repair the door cylinder. And any older GM vehicle lock cylinder can be made to work.

 

[Sam27]

I guess I was unclear. It has nothing to do with the cylinder. There is machinery between the cylinder and the pull knob that rotates the cylinder and also makes it go "click" when you push/pull the knob. Without it, it's loose. I'm missing a spring that goes with that machinery.

 

[cucvrus]

Still the same answer. get a door latch out of a civilian truck, blazer, suburban they are all the same. What side do you need? Want to buy one?

 

[Sam27]

I scoured the yards around here for something else last week. Around here at least, these trucks are too old. The oldest trucks I found were from around 1995 or so. Anyway, yeah, if you have the guts from the lock mechanism, I'm interested.

 

[Sam27]

Did you get my response to your PM?

 

[cucvrus]

Right front door mechanism C/K series 1981-1991 and you only need the part that the striker engages. Held on by 3 phillips head counter sunk 1/4" screws. Is that the message you wanted to relay?

 

[cucvrus]

These are the photos you requested. I have them stored inside they are not rusty and all the clips are still attached. $47.50. Not rusty and I have had it stored here inside since 1996.

 

[Sam27]

Looks like the one. I can see the little spring I'm missing right on top. While we're at it, do you have a set of interior door panels in decent shape? I don't care about them being faded, but don't want cracks, damage or modifications from original. Thanks.

 

[cucvrus]

Yes I do. What color?

 

[Sam27]

I was going for black in the end. Did they come that way? My current ones are reddish brown.

 

[cucvrus]

I have some blue ones also. And I have a few faded original. I have a NOS pair in the boxes yet. I just like to look at them. Any offers?

 

[Sam27]

I bet you could get good money for the NOS on ebay. I'm happy with faded ones, since I'll color them anyway, as long as they don't have cracks or holes. The only data point on price I have is a place on-line selling panels for $15 each, but he hasn't responded to my email. How about $60 shipped for the pair? I'd like to see pics before I commit though.

 

[cucvrus]

i will get pictures tomorrow. I hope if I get home at a decent time.

 

[Sam27]

Any luck on pics?

 

[ODFever]

Sam27 - I just want you to know that CUCVRUS is a good man. He stands by his word. I trust his advice completely. He only sells good parts. Junk or worn out parts end up in his scrap heap.

 

[Sam27]

Sam27 - I just want you to know that CUCVRUS is a good man. He stands by his word. I trust his advice completely. He only sells good parts. Junk or worn out parts end up in his scrap heap.

Cool. I'm not asking for pics because of trust issues, just to ensure we're talking about the same thing.

 

[ODFever]

I understand. If I were you, I'd want to make darn sure I had the right parts coming to me that could fix my problem.

 

[Sam27]

What's the word?

 

[cucvrus]

https://youtu.be/KQEDojPZ7YI