bear claw latches?

[69.5CUDA]

anyone dealt with or have anything to say about bear claw latches(autoloc brand)?

thinking about picking up a NEW set LOCALLY ..45$ gets me latches and pins and they look to be stout as hell....and carry a lifetime warranty [smilie=2:

 

[J.C. Corbett]

Do it! Now! Street rod builders and F100 guys have sworn by these(and saved lives with closed doors in accidents) for many years.

 

[69.5CUDA]

good to hear....i was amazed at the price..i wasnt expecting to get a pair at that price

 

[restoman]

That's a real good price. I'd snap them up if you have the space to use them.
Myself, I prefer the GM style latches, only because the can be mounted completely inside the door, and look neater.

 

[69.5CUDA]

gm style off of what?....the bearclaws are a full mount inside the door with only a hole big enuf to let the pin into

BEAR CLAW LATCHES! For great appearance and unsurpassed strength, nothing beats AutoLoc's Locking Bear Claw Latch Set. The dual claws and extra-large striker-bolts give AutoLoc's Locking Bear Claws awesome gripping strength and rugged good looks. Each Bear Claw latch features an all-steel mechanism and a lifetime guarantee. Besides being the strongest, tightest latches on the market, AutoLoc Bear Claw Latches are perfect for doors with shaved handles because of their lever-action triggers, 3-stage latching system, and 5-Coil steel springs, which allow Bear Claw latches to generate over an inch of throw on many types of doors. All Bear Claw latches come with a limited LIFETIME WARRANTY. Length = 4 -1/2 Width = 1-7/8 Depth = 3/4 Release = 1-3/4

 

[thrashingcows]

Don't those look a lot like what Ma-mopar used on our cars over the years...:huh:

 

[69.5CUDA]

not that ive seen...all of the mopar ones ive seen have been single claw latch

 

[restoman]

gm style off of what?....the bearclaws are a full mount inside the door with only a hole big enuf to let the pin into

DOH!
I was thinking of the ones that mount outside the door frame, like an old Ford.
They look purty.

 

[thrashingcows]

not that ive seen...all of the mopar ones ive seen have been single claw latch

Yes niw that you mention it the mopar ones do only have the single catch...Dual catches eh...I can see why they'd call them bear claws...[smilie=::

 

[69.5CUDA]

picked em up..beefy lil bastards and the spring tension they have is AMAZING...