door latch mechanism, hhhelp!!!

[sky62 <sky62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

the drivers side door latch on my 62 Dodge wagon has worn out to the  
point
that it won't hold the door shut anymore. that star shaped click  
roller gizmo
can be turned backwards, which of course it should not do. is there a  
way
to rebuild the latch? maybe by pining the roller back on the shaft it  
turns on?
I've been looking all over the net and ebay for another one, but with  
no luck.

 I did see a rebuild kit for the 50's style one, which is bigger and  
shaped differently, though?
so I wonder if the 62 - 64 style latch is rebuild-able?

or does anyone know if I can swap the
one from the rear door? do the linkages hook up the same way? I'd  
rather fix the rear door,
permanently shut, if I have to go that route. but I don't want to  
take all the doors and linkages
apart unless I'm sure the swap will work?

does anyone have an extra latch. or drivers side door, that has a  
working latch they can part with?

or is there ANY other type of latching mechanism that will fit and  
work in my type of car door?

 I'm really getting tired of driving with one hand on the
wheel and the other holding the door shut, especially on right-hand  
turns.
plus there's no way to secure the vehicle! even when locked the door  
just pulls right open
without pushing in the button.
please, any help with this will be greatly appreciated!
thanks
Schuyler

Schuyler 62 Dodge Dart 440 wagon w/ Poly 318
 <http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-wrobel62.html>
FYI - I Do the Decal designs for the Poly head 318 and more! email me  
with your needs -
 <sky62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>




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