{"product_id":"1952-54-chevy-truck-with-1947-51-doors-altman-easy-bear-claw-door-latch-kit","title":"1952-54 Chevy Truck with 1947-51 Doors Altman Easy Bear Claw Door Latch Kit","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eHybrid Altman Easy Latch Kit\u003c\/b\u003e is a specialized solution for \"Advance Design\" Chevy truck owners running \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e1947–1951 door shells on a 1952–1954 cab\u003c\/b\u003e. Because the door latch must match the exterior handle style while the striker plate must match the cab’s pillar geometry, this kit combines components from both eras to ensure a perfect, bolt-in fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Hybrid Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis kit resolves the compatibility issues that arise when mixing early and late Advance Design components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Door Side (1947–1951):\u003c\/b\u003e The latches and internal linkages are engineered to work specifically with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003e\"turn-style\" exterior handles\u003c\/b\u003e found on early doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cab Side (1952–1954):\u003c\/b\u003e The striker plates and mounting hardware are designed to match the specific pillar features and striker locations of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003e1952–1954 truck cab\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeamless Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all Altman kits, this setup retains your original interior handles and exterior door lock cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePrecision Vehicle-Specific Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrue Bolt-On Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003econtoured jamb plates\u003c\/b\u003e that match the unique lines of your truck. No welding is required, making this a clean upgrade that preserves your bodywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern \"Bear Jaw\" Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces primitive factory latches with modern, two-stage rotary claws. Your doors will close with a light, solid click, eliminating the need for aggressive slamming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e All primary components are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ezinc-plated\u003c\/b\u003e to protect the mechanism from moisture trapped inside the door shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIndustrial-Grade Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCase-Hardened Paws:\u003c\/b\u003e The internal rotary claws are manufactured from high-strength steel and case-hardened to ensure they never bend or wear down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStainless Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e The kit includes high-strength \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003estainless steel striker pins\u003c\/b\u003e and washers, ensuring the hardware on your door jamb remains rust-free and aesthetically clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes everything needed for both the driver and passenger side doors, including specialized latch plates, templates, hardware, and detailed instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhy This Kit is Necessary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUsing a standard 1947–1951 kit on a later cab would result in striker plate misalignment, while a standard 1952–1954 kit would not interface correctly with the early-style \"turn\" handles. 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