Door removal problems

Gearhead999 · 02-22-2005, 09:40 PM

Have you tried to remove the door panel?? You should be able to get it off with the door closed. You might have to remove the seat or tilt it forward or what ever it takes.

Hope that helps.

Kisner · 02-23-2005, 08:52 AM

Sounds like your latch may be rusted shut. First thing I would try is a lot of WD-40. If that doesn't work you may have to stick your arm way back there (won't be easy but can be done) and hammer the latch open (just follow the rod to the appropirate mechanism. If a hammer won't fit you'll need to find something that can pry it in the right direction.

I'm also assuming the inside door handle won't open the door either?

KiltedBanshees93GT · 02-23-2005, 08:53 AM

???Is the handle/latch stock? I thought 65-68's all had the same type of assembly, using solid rods to connect the handles and the latch mechanism.

How does the cable attach to the "assembly"? Is there any way to pull it with something else, (pliers, etc?) Also, I would try spraying the gears with lube, and maybe try actuating them directly.

If you have a digital cam, a pic would be great.
Hope it helps.
J

02-22-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Door removal problems Have you tried to remove the door panel?? You should be able to get it off with the door closed. You might have to remove the seat or tilt it forward or what ever it takes. Hope that helps. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

02-23-2005, 08:52 AM	#2
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Re: Door removal problems Sounds like your latch may be rusted shut. First thing I would try is a lot of WD-40. If that doesn't work you may have to stick your arm way back there (won't be easy but can be done) and hammer the latch open (just follow the rod to the appropirate mechanism. If a hammer won't fit you'll need to find something that can pry it in the right direction. I'm also assuming the inside door handle won't open the door either?

02-23-2005, 08:53 AM	#3
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: Door removal problems ???Is the handle/latch stock? I thought 65-68's all had the same type of assembly, using solid rods to connect the handles and the latch mechanism. How does the cable attach to the "assembly"? Is there any way to pull it with something else, (pliers, etc?) Also, I would try spraying the gears with lube, and maybe try actuating them directly. If you have a digital cam, a pic would be great. Hope it helps. J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

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