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| | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11 | i thought i would finally put an end to my door rattle on the '57 and install new door latches; i should off left well e'nuff alone and not tried to tweak it one last time. so now not only does the door no longer rattle but no longer opens! both button and inside handle won't budge. entrance/exit through the passenger side is getting old quick. i've tried accessing in doors' guts through the panel but the bend in it allows no access to the screws with the door in the closed postion!? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | With the door push button depressed, shove the door closed harder, it may unlatch. The other thing is to have someone inside shoving, NOT kicking,while you are pulling outward (WATCHOUT the door does not open and hit you!!  )
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | I installed new latches on my 55,same thing as your 57.I am still tweeking mine to get the doors to close easy.Only thing I can think of trying on yours would be to try using a mallet on the outside push button,preferably a rubber mallet. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | Can't offer any help . But I'm glad I'm not the only one who improves things to the point of disaster | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 11 | thanx gang, i guess i'll give the two person method a shot first. funny how the mind works; after driving the '57 with the "passenger exit" and almost getting used to it, i found myself almost using that exit on other vehicles as well! db | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Eek - too much tweek! The story of my life. I'm constantly trying to make the 37 run, ride and be as quite as a 97!! I end up in trouble 10 times out of 10!!
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | |
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