Donnie Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hello team, I am looking for a spring style door check like my wife's 1975 Chinook had from the factory... When the door was opened it automatically latched itself... I should have taken if off before selling it. My '78 has a large arm & an ugly cup with a rubber insert......... which I HATE. If anyone has a good used one to sell, I will buy it...... or if anyone knows where to find such a device, please advise.. thanks, donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 You got me curious. I've stripped and scrapped a couple of 75,76, and 77 Chinooks and never saw anything like you describe. How do you know it was OEM? It's not a screen-door rocker latch like this, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I think he is talking about the single roller one that fastens to the door. I believe you may find one at the big box in the door hardware section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) I'm not sure that this latch is OEM.. I just assumed that it was as there were no indications of any other latch ever being there..The original has passed on, so I can't ask him. There is NOTHING on the door....everything is beneath the tail lite.. The door s free of any latch parts...that is why I like it..Plus it is very functional & obscure.. donnie Edited September 11, 2016 by Donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 I forgot to add that the post stops the door & the latch is spring loaded...there is a small coil spring at the base that allows the door to self latch when opened.. i.e. the lever is fashioned so that the door pushes it down & it catches & holds he door.. To close just push the "lever" ........my terminology....DOWN simple, effective & very cool. ............donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Here is what Chinook shows in their parts book for 1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 That type is pretty common on camper trailers. Mine has one that holds the door open it has no spring it's just a friction fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 I spoke with the daughter of the PO today.. She remembers that latch always being there.. I think she is about 60 years old now & seems to be of sound mind. I searched the "camper sites" somewhat before posting & found nothing...If I can't find what I want I will fabricate one.. Thanks to both of you......donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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