New member seeking some help

[Owlcrow]

Hi I am the owner of a 73 roadrunner. The car is pretty decent has a 440 and body is relatively nice. I have been having a problem with the drivers side door however. I need to locate a latch assembly as well as a new exterior handle. I broke it off the other day the latch was taken out and one of the parts was snapped tack welded and I have not looked yet but imagine the weld snapped. I went to open the door the door did not open I gave it a tug and ended up snapping the left side of the outer handle and it dangles now.
Anyhow I am hoping someone knows where to find these parts I have been searching with no luck at all.
Thanks in advance

 

[Owlcrow]

here is a pic of the car

 

[idrivemopar]

Door handles are easy to find, available from the major parts places, but Jeff at 521 restorations is a good source and a member here. Here is the link.
http://www.521restorations.com/index.pl?page=bbody&sub1=Door Handles

Regarding the latch assembly, you will most likely have to source it used. I had to replace one on my car last year and found a used one, so check the classified section here and of course ebay.

 

[slepr1]

Are these them?

http://www.autometaldirect.com/1969...-74-dodge-plymouth-b-body-md-111-p-19435.html

https://vansauto.com/product/exterior-door-handles-73-74-b-body/

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO nice looking road runner

 

[Hey-O]

Welcome from the show me state!!

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome

 

[NoCar2023]

Welcome.
Don't forget the door hinges. Worn/sagging hinges are most likely the root cause of your latch/handle issue.

 

[polywideblock]

g'day from Australia

 

[multimopes]

Welcome aboard from NJ. Very nice 73 you have there, Best of luck with it. By the way. I'm a Packer fan!

 

[Owlcrow]

Door handles are easy to find, available from the major parts places, but Jeff at 521 restorations is a good source and a member here. Here is the link.
http://www.521restorations.com/index.pl?page=bbody&sub1=Door Handles

Regarding the latch assembly, you will most likely have to source it used. I had to replace one on my car last year and found a used one, so check the classified section here and of course ebay.

Thanks for the information I may have a local lead but if that falls through I will definitely look into provided info

 

[Owlcrow]

Are these them?

http://www.autometaldirect.com/1969...-74-dodge-plymouth-b-body-md-111-p-19435.html

https://vansauto.com/product/exterior-door-handles-73-74-b-body/

 

[Owlcrow]

Those are the handles. I was thinking on getting a used one from a local source (if they come through) however both of my handles are painted so I could live with a pair of chrome or black handles that match. I am pondering painting the handle or having it done.

This helps by giving me another way to think about doing the job. I hate the broken door thing.....

 

[Owlcrow]

thanks to all for the welcoming replies I am glad I joined this forum it seems like a great group of people

 

[Budnicks]

welcome to FBBO

 

[66383]

 

[Don Frelier]

Welcome.
Glad you decided to join the group.