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Subject:Re: Late model hatch lock in 83-earlier hatch?
From:Ben
Date:Tue, 2 Jul 2013 03:21:43 -0700
Hi Ralph,

IIRC the early striker plate is triangular in shape. Later one looks rectangular like a door striker from an old bug.

Thanks for the info re: hole size.

BenT
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On Jul 2, 2013, at 3:04 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:

> If I remember correctly the later hatches have a larger push button and larger hole in hatch for the button. I believe the strikers are the same, had to replace my hatch and could only find a later one.