Door latch problems continue

[Bitch'nBronco]

So I gave up on my repop latches and am installing some OEM latches I'm refreshing today. After I pulled the latch I noticed 2 small cracks by the screw holes in the sheet metal of the door. I don't want to start cutting and welding just yet.

I ordered BC Broncos door latch replacement panels today, what are your thoughts on installing them over the top of the original steel and pop riveting it in as a bandaid? Not an ideal move for sure, but I am living in a place with a garage too small for me to start cutting and welding.

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[AZ73]

I don't think they're weld in. I think they go on the outside of the door over the latch and the enclosed screws go through them, the door, and into the latch, with nuts for the back. Just a guess. The screws are tapered flat head and this plate takes the screw head pressure off the crack and puts it on the new plate. No need to pop rivet.

"Easily repairs cracked door latch mounting holes. Includes mounting screws."

That doesn't sound like welding.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

I guess I just need to read lol. I saw them and immediately assumed I wad supposed to cut the old opening out and weld these in lol. Well thanks for letting me know!

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[56f100bbw]

Those are done early mustangs overlay and screw it down

 

[DirtDonk]

how bad are the cracks?

Paul

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

They weren't as pronounced until I shot the screws with pb blast. They go thru to the back side, not just surface cracks

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[RonJones]

You might consider stop drilling the ends of those cracks, 3/32” or so as they are likely to continue extending, even with a plate. One of the cracks is so close to the big hole, I probably wouldn’t bother with that one.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

Thats a good idea, thanks