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Description
The Altman Easy Latch kit swaps the door latches in a 1947–1951 Chevrolet or GMC pickup for bear jaw rotary claw latches. It is a vehicle-specific, bolt-on kit — the jamb plates are contoured to match the features of your doors rather than shaped to fit everything.
Features
- Each latch is designed to work with the stock exterior handles, interior handles and exterior door lock cylinders.
- Every piece of the bear jaw latches is zinc plated to fight corrosion.
- Internal claws are case hardened and black oxide coated.
- One kit comes with everything you need for two doors.
- Designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA.
Choose your option
- Stock exterior handles
- Shaved handle application
Fitment notes
You can lock the doors from the outside using your stock lock cylinders. You cannot lock an Altman Easy Latch from the inside by pushing the handle forward.
Normal installation instructions (PDF)
Truck compatibility and specs
Fits these trucks
1947–1951
Not sure this is the right part for your truck? Send us your year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order. Not sure what year your truck is? Decode its VIN. Parts from another year on it? Check what swaps.
Specifications
- Part number
- TRQ4751DL
- Material
- Raw Steel
- Brand
- Trique
- Interior / Exterior
- Exterior, Interior
- Weight
- 2.7 kg
Installation
Bolt-on and vehicle-specific: the contoured jamb plates match the features of your doors, and one kit has what you need for two doors.
The latches are built around the stock exterior handles, interior handles and lock cylinders you already have. The installation instructions are linked as a PDF in the description.
Reviews
Altman Door Latches - 47-51 GMC Chevy Truck
Common questions
Will it work with my factory handles?
Yes. The latches are vehicle specific and work with the stock exterior handles, interior handles and lock cylinders. A shaved-handle version is offered for doors with no outside handles where the option is listed at the top of the page.
Do I have to cut or weld?
No welding. The kit bolts on, and the jamb plates are contoured to match the factory features of your doors.
Does one kit do both doors?
Yes, one kit covers both doors.
How do I know it fits my truck?
This part is listed for 1947–1951 Chevy and GMC 3100, 3800 and Suburban. The full year, make and model list is in the Truck Compatibility tab on this page. If your truck has been modified, or you are between two of the year ranges we list, send us the year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order rather than after.
How long before it ships?
It is a stock item and generally ships within 1-3 business days. Carrier transit time is on top of that, and larger orders can arrive in more than one box on different days.
What if it is not right for the truck?
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return. The part needs to come back new, uninstalled and in its original packaging - once a part has been trimmed or welded it cannot go back. Return shipping is at your cost, and we ask that returns come by USPS. Made-to-order, sale and clearance items are final sale. The full terms are on our returns page.
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