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Title: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: Rts parts on November 27, 2012, 06:04:23 PM
Hello all, I have searched the archives but maybe I didn't word my request right. I am looking for advice on the best, solid, quality entrance door latch for the sedan door on my MCI 102c3. On my other bus's, I have in the past used the standard Bargman paddle latch like a store bought RV uses, but they are built so cheap there must be something better out there. Seems like years ago there was a post about a Kenworth semi door latch? Anyone have a lead or part number or brand or any thoughts on the best way? Thanks!!!!!
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on November 27, 2012, 06:32:47 PM
 The best latch I have found and used is called "the bear claw", available at most automotive outlets.>>>Dan
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: buswarrior on November 27, 2012, 06:45:47 PM
Here's a great piece from long ago and far away:

http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/FAST%20FRED.htm (http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/FAST%20FRED.htm)

putting "entrance door latch " into the archive at BNO gets you a lot of good reading.

happy coaching!
buswarrior
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: FloridaCliff on November 27, 2012, 06:56:37 PM
Quote from: Utahclaimjumper on November 27, 2012, 06:32:47 PM
The best latch I have found and used is called "the bear claw", available at most automotive outlets.>>>Dan

That's exactly what I used.  It is really a solid lock.

Cliff
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: Ednj on November 27, 2012, 08:49:52 PM
Write in the search box on this page- MCI 9 door latch .

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=11374.0 (http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=11374.0)

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=544.0 (http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=544.0)

;D :o 8)
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: Boomer on November 27, 2012, 08:53:19 PM
Try Trimark Industries.  Have one of theirs and like it.  Big selection, great quality.
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: Ednj on November 29, 2012, 06:35:36 AM
 :-\

Did you decide what you are going to use?
Title: Re: Entrance door Latch???????
Post by: Rts parts on December 01, 2012, 04:17:53 AM
thanks all for the info. I am still researching the best way to go, hope to get something this week. Just looking for something very high quality, perhaps something with a push button combination lock like the entertaineer bus's use. Anybody out there have any info on what the entertainners use?????