March 27, 2024
The sliding door was installed in the Plaza Condominium San Diego in the early 1970's. Label embossed on door locking mechanism is "Door Master Manufactured by Ralph Long & Sons El Cajon Calif." Included are photos of the latch mounted to the slider, the device that hooks into it, two views of the part, and a sketch with dimensions. It appears that the angled part in the center of the part has been bent causing the latching device to not catch and lock the door. I am reluctant to try and bend it back since I believe the part is quite brittle and could break. As an aside, the sliding panel of the door is mounted on the outside of the fixed panel which precludes securing the door by placing a stick in the track or installing a security bar. So it is important that I find a replacement for the damaged part. Any help or advice you can provide for replacing this part or for securing the door is appreciated. I notice that your company started when this door was installed so hopefully, in some long-forgotten corner of your warehouse there is a box these. Thank you very much.
