Know what this is?

[1956Safari]

Can anyone point me in a direction here? I have one of these just under my regular door handle (56 Safari) and also one of these on the inside of the door in the same position. It looks like a basic handle but I cannot find pics of any anywhere. Any suggestion on what to do with it?

[DEITZ645]

1956Safari,
I think it is something to hold the door open. There will be a "male" piece on the door that will fit in the fixture in your picture keeping the door in the open position. Something like this...

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=462

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=462

[1956Safari]

You may be onto something. I see VTS carries this

[1956Safari]

Still does not make sense since this one on the inside of the door would not conect anywhere. I still thinkk it may be a knob. In this photo you can see the inside one.

[RBolton]

Is the outside piece directly opposite the inside piece? Does the hole go through the door and align with the other piece? Are the two pieces identical?

[1956Safari]

Yes the hole goes through to the other side. I guess it was another door knob?

[centennialman]

It could be the remnants of a deadbolt lock. Look on the door frame and see if there is a cut out, where the bolt would have slid from the door into the frame. Good luck with the mystery!

[DEITZ645]

1956 Safari,
I would have to concur with centennial man. I did not realize that it went from the outside of the door all the way through to the inside. Sorry to run you on a wild goose chase.

[RBolton]

Originally Posted by centennialman

It could be the remnants of a deadbolt lock. Look on the door frame and see if there is a cut out, where the bolt would have slid from the door into the frame. Good luck with the mystery!

Like this. I found this picture on Google

[1956Safari]

Yes that's it. I will gladly add another lock on this suicide door! Now I need to see if I can find one to fill the ugly hole. Thanks guys!