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Where to find small part?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ca51flatty, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. ca51flatty

    ca51flatty I wheeled w Charlie Hazel

    Does anyone know where to find the Spring latch to hold down the under the seat storage lid? Not exactly sure what it is called. I have the door, the seal but I need the latch (spring metal thingy)

    thanks!
     
  2. pickupmanx2

    pickupmanx2 New Member

    Thingy's are ALWAYS hard to find!! Good Luck!
     
  3. SRedinger

    SRedinger Member

    Look www under Jeep parts--

    Get one off of a junk Jeep in wreaing yard-

    Adapt a simular latch by finding a Junk car or truck in the wreaking yard with a latch/gas tank cover latch/ glove box latch-- or what ever...


    Make one or make a latch that is better.






    use duct tape
     
  4. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Latch? Never seen one with a latch....might call Walck's.
     
  5. panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

    Mine has one. It's exactly as ca51flatty explains. I'll get a picture
    this evening.
     
  6. Steamer

    Steamer Thick and gritty!

    Both my 61 and the 70 have it like this. I'd bet you could fab a functional piece out of a chunk of steel strapping. Even though it wouldn't be "spring " steel, I'd still think it would work for no more often than it would be flexed.
     
    Last edited: Nov 13, 2007
  7. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    The flatties are different, there is a "peg" that protrudes from the front lip of the box and then there is a two-pronged springlike catch that traps that peg in between the prongs. I'd try either Walck's or Beachwood canvas.
     
  8. SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict