[Spridgets] NOS early (box sprite) door mechanism AHA7033 and AHA7034

[Martyn Ridley]

Perhaps a 'dumbe" question, but is the door mechanism not the same as on 
the Frogeye?  Those are readily available in you neck of the woods.

Happy Xmas, may Santa give you everything you want (except that which 
will jeopardize your marriage)
Martyn

PS:  read the above as enjoy the socks and party necktie.

On 12/21/2014 4:15 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:
> Hi List,
>   
> Not a lot of activity unless AOL is filtering out a bunch of stuff.   So,
> here's a parts question.  I'm not really a NOS parts guy BUT currently  I'm
> trying to track down a pair of the early box Sprite/Midget door lock
> mechanisms- AHA7033 and AHA7034.  I've seen ebay USA has them now and again  but
> from venders who won't ship outside the USA.  So if anyone wants to bid  on
> one for me (after deciding what a sensible price is - and without several
> listers bidding for me on the same item....seen this in an old episode of Dad's
>   army) let me know.  Or, if someone has a really nice condition used lock
> that will also interest me.  Currently I do have a fairly worn right hand
> side mechanism.
>   
> So why I do I want a pair of early locks?  The plan is to retrofit the
> early lock and striker (I do have a pair of re-plated early strikers) because
> they weigh less than the later locks and I'm always looking to get the
> weight of  my Sprite down a bit more.
>   
> Finally, I realise the 3 holes of the later lock are not exactly in the
> same place as the early lock.  It seems always possible to get 2 out of any  3
> screws in place or maybe just 2 specific ones - it's been a while since I
> had  a look at this.  Anyone done this and recall which captive nut inside
> the  door they repositioned?
>   
> Thanks
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