door locks will not lock

Here are some pics I just shot. these are from my '72 scamp, same door latches. sorry but I had to turn the camera sideways to get the shot ... not sure if this is your problem, but its what was wrong with mine.hope this helps....

sorry just realized how small the words are on the pictures ! top pic is unlocked, bottom is locked. the 2 tabs must touch when locked, and the outside button pushed or else the door will continue to be opened as if it were unlocked. and like said before, the door can only be locked after exiting car buy using the key. if not it will unlock once the door is closed....