1949 GMC, How to replace the door latch. Volume 49. 

CC, A good serviceable OEM latch is much better than an imported aftermarket part. Good luck and thanks for watching.

Thanks David

Thanks Joe

Will do Robert. I can tell you now that I'm not overly happy with it. It's working better than the worn out OEM and the piece of junk it just replaced but it doesn't work as good as the OEM latch on the passenger door nor as good as both latches on the 49 Chevy. I believe the damaged and repaired cab may have something to do with it but we'll see how long it lasts.

Hey Anthony. The malt shop decal & tel # were put on by a previous owner. I tried to look it up and came up with nothing. My guess is it might have been an actual Malt shop somewhere... Yes thats a loader for the Kubota BX23D SCUT (sub compact tractor). It also has a small back hoe and 5' finish mower, all factory accessories. I cover more on the Kubota BX23D here: ru-vid.com/show-UCD_FS9nyIsYxFTvbxbER7MQ?view_as=subscriber I did a couple video's on replacing the window regulator and another on replacing the window. You may find them helpful. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gmXFjocA4cY.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MhNu0C29XJU.html

Thanks Mike. There'll be more on the frontend saga soon. The GMC demands unusual attention due to it's checkered past. Speaking of unusual, the moniker I use, Volfandt, goes way back to when I started exploring the WWW & message boards and I got involved in some sports boards. Although it started out as 3 separate words it's morphed into a single 3 syllable word pronounced similar to bandit but with a V and no I, LOL. Atleast thats what some have told me. I may add a better explanation to an upcoming Vlog.

@@Volfandt yes please do that Dave, I would like to hear you pronounce it, just wanted to know because I plan on mentioning you in an up coming video, thanks Dave

Thanks Jamie. The OEM latch on the passenger side is a much better part than either of those aftermarket latches. I'm still running the OEM latches on the 49 Chevy and they still operate smooth and latch every time without so much as an easy push to close. I've decided to give them all a couple squirts of silicon spray as part of my 3K mile maintenance to try and keep them serviceable. I don't recall where I got the 1st aftermarket latch that failed within a month but I got the last one from Classic truck parts. I generally get parts from them. We'll see how long it lasts.

Several reasons, Cost being the main reason as the truck needed quite a bit of attention. That said those Altman easy latches are a very good mod. Thanks for watching.

This is where I got my latches: www.classicparts.com/Latches/products/825/ (not a sponsor), good luck.