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Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:32 am
by RiverPatrol
Esteban wrote:
RiverPatrol wrote:Are those door latches?
Clearly this is a tough one! :twisted:
Or poor pics. :lol:

'68 and later.

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:57 pm
by zed
Round 5:
Z image (3).JPG
Thanks,
Keith

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:58 pm
by timber
Striker aligner for the door? I think....?

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:38 am
by RiverPatrol
timber wrote:Striker aligner for the door? I think....?
You are correct! Sometimes called a dovetail. Used on early Patrols up to '65.

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:25 pm
by Esteban
RiverPatrol wrote:
timber wrote:Striker aligner for the door? I think....?
You are correct! Sometimes called a dovetail. Used on early Patrols up to '65.
It’s a wonderful idea that helps with wear of the hinges and misalignment of the door. They should have kept it!

All Mercedes Benz from the 60s & 70s had this feature, although a more elaborate one. So well made.

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:38 pm
by zed
I looked at all the Parts Books on the Forum and could not find an illustration of this part, nor could I find a photo of the part installed. If anyone has a link or illustration, please share.
Thanks,
Keith

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:46 am
by Esteban
zed wrote:I looked at all the Parts Books on the Forum and could not find an illustration of this part, nor could I find a photo of the part installed. If anyone has a link or illustration, please share.
Thanks,
Keith
Here you go. These images are from a 1962 Parts Catalog that I have in paper form.
1 Dovetail Male.jpg
1 Dovetail Female.jpg
As a side comment, the Patrolabilia section has a 1965 Parts Catalog, but it's incomplete unfortunately, and ends in Fig. 52, while the one that I have goes to Fig. 73 (That was the convention at that time, rather than referring to Sections)

I should scan this Catalog completely. It will be time consuming, and the proper way will be to break loose the pages.

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:43 am
by zed
Esteban,
Thank you so much for being a great knowledge resource!
Keith

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:31 am
by RiverPatrol
Esteban wrote: As a side comment, the Patrolabilia section has a 1965 Parts Catalog, but it's incomplete unfortunately, and ends in Fig. 52, while the one that I have goes to Fig. 73 (That was the convention at that time, rather than referring to Sections)

I should scan this Catalog completely. It will be time consuming, and the proper way will be to break loose the pages.
No need to scan your catalog Esteban. I have a complete '65 catalog already scanned, I just haven't uploaded it yet. :oops:

Re: Bunch of parts - can you identify

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 11:36 am
by zed
Round 6:
What model year are these door latches applicable to:
Door latch 2.jpg
Door latch 1.jpg
Thanks,
Keith