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DOOR FINALLY OPEN (1/2)
 7/19/09 9:31am
eddie20875Lifetime Member
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c


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had a problem with the passenger door. it wouldn't open. jerked up on the locking linkage and it opened and i replaced the lock with a used one. as i wanted to use the car i didn't hook up the o/s handle and just reached in and used the inside handle.after a couple months we went to a car show and when we were going to leave the Censored door wouldn't open again. tried everything and still couldn't get it.

took it down to the body shop and there were three of us trying everything to open it and the conclusion was to bust the lock out so that what i did yesterday. what i think was the problem that whoever did it put too many washers behind the striker bolt and the door was actually caught on the striker and not in the lock.

good thing i saved the old lock and will try reinstalling that one and taking out a couple of the washers. really was a PITA not being able to open the door. wife is now happy as i don't have to strap her down on the luggage rack anymoreRolling On The Floor Laughing.


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DOOR FINALLY OPEN (2/2)
 7/19/09 1:37pm
aceintheholeLifetime Member
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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


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I'm facing a similar problem with the wifes '78. It goes through phases of not responding to the door handle. When I play with it a while it will come around and begin to function properly until the next bout. I've been reluctant to replace it because logically the passenger door should have less wear on it the drivers side and I've been hoping it will loosen up one day and continue to function. Hope I don't have to replace it Confused but then, It's nice to have a project to look forward to.  

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