Good Evening,
I was provided this web-site by one of the managers of Arcadia Door company in Los Angeles, in hopes of finding a solution.
My father purchased a home in Montebello (suburb of Los Angeles) in 1962. The home has a sliding glass door in the living room, using an Arcadia latch. Well, about five years ago, a small spring within the unit finally gave way. My dad was able to make a temporary spring out of a metal clothes-pin. However, it finally gave way, and I'm looking to actually replace the entire unit, or find a pin that was actually made for the unit.
After searching everywhere, I thought I struck gold when I found out that Arcadia Door company had a location in Los Angeles. When I went there, one of the managers was very nice to spend 30 minutes with me, and my photographs of my dad's Arcadia door. Unfortunately, he was at a loss for words, being that the door/latch unit was so old. However, he did suggest that I try this current web-site for suggestions.
So here is where I stand before you all. Does anybody have a good source for parts for an Arcadia latch that dates back to the early 1960s? Please send resources directly to: cdpxq AT allstate.com
I was hoping to attach some pictures of his door/latch to this web-site, but I can't find a place to attach anything.
Thanks to anyone who can help.
Richard
Have you tried the manufacturer?
http://www.arcadiaproducts.com/
Try "replacement parts" at the bottom, my 64 eichler appears to be using series 700 parts.
HTH
palnudb
Are you talking about the Arcadia latch assembly for the sliding door or the screen door. I have the assembly for the sliding door. It is for a door that opens left to right. I found out the hard way that they are different depending on the way the door opens.
Let me know.
David
David:
do you still have the old arcadia sliding door locks/openers
Gris