1940 Ford Door Latch Mechanism Passenger Side Used on 2040-parts.com

Used piece in need of restoration; passenger side door latch mechanism for 1940 Ford; not in working order as the tongue does not move in & out


Disclaimer...Please Read (Updated 9/2013):  This car part comes from the estate of Red39ford.  I am his daughter, and I want to give you insight into this auction.

Red39ford adored a vintage American made car, especially Fords.  He was born prior to WWII, and he came from humble beginnings.  He worked tirelessly in the healthcare industry correcting, straightening, strengthening peoples' skeletal structures so they had looked better and felt better about themselves.  He helped many a child grow up straight and strong and with confidence about their physical appearance.  He loved his work and his patients.  His restorations of Vintage Fords was merely an extension of that love.

In my past experience of assisting Red39ford, as he bought and sold on Ebay Motors, I learned first-hand what a friendly and supportive community this is. Red39ford made great working relationships with several of you...some of you even became good friends of his.  I am going to rely on that support as it is now time to liquidate his collection.  I want to do it effectively and efficiently.  My goal is two-fold:  to get Dad's treasured parts into the hands of someone who wants it and can use it; and to have a delighted buyer in the process.

I do not have Red39ford's extensive knowledge of vintage cars; nor, do I have his memory on the history of this particular part. I have some of his hand-written notes, yet not enough at times to always give you the most accurate of descriptions. I need your help.

If you have some additional knowledge of this part that would help me describe the item more clearly for others, please post it in the "ask the seller a question" section.  I will post your contribution to the page in the Q & A section so all may benefit from your information.

Where I lack in giving you a perfect written description of an item, I will try to make up for in photos of details of the item.  I will list as many parts numbers as possible. 

I thank you for your understanding.

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All the best to you,


red39ford & daughter