It has been pointed out to me by someone on the VCCA website, that the link from the remote handle to the lock should be aligned with the recessed portion of the interior panel of the door.

It seems doubtful that just correcting that will make a difference in the ability of the link to actuate the lock...but I can hope!

I will also try spray-lubing it a bit more before I relent and pull the lock out.

I will report back what I find.

Nick
1940 KC Model 1/2 Ton Pickup Project
(with '37-'39 Bed and what we think is a '42-'46 Frame)
Taos, New Mexico