Let's see, 4 months, another deadbolt that does not fit. And apparently even though the old one was broken I contemplated putting it back in. Luckily, it appears I threw it out. Whadda you know. That's a first.
So, after drilling out the two small screw holes (not big enough), then larger (not big enough, then using a combination of tin snips round file and a lot of aggravation I got the holes just right. Problem is that the lock just does not fit correctly and I could not figure out why.
So I used the outside of the newest deadbolt and the striker of the previous deadbolt (which, was free, Yay!) And between the two it seems to fit. I did not put any goop behind the outside portion which I'm sure I should and I'm sure everyone will tell me to, but give me another 4 months.
Oh wait! Screw holes to hold the striker in place are way too big after 49 years so let's pop rivet them. 5/32 seems to fit just right.
I just do not have the strength to squeeze the gigantic rivet gun.
Uh,
can I run that way?