Can't open door...Help

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Being a convertible it could also be body flex that is keeping it latched. It would not hurt to put a jack under the mount for the front of the leaf spring on that side and take a little weight off of it. I know before I put the frame connectors in on mine doing that would open up the gap at the door. It may be down just enough to cause it to jam
 
AAndrews said:
HMMM.. After seeing these pics of that latch assembly it does not look all that rusty/corroded to me. I'm thinking something else is causing the problem.
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Agree, it looks good. I’m thinking the lock is somehow not disengaging. I’ve had that before with a Mustang. I’d have to move the lock knob up and down several times then it would release and voila, the door would open.
 
69cudaownr said:
Agree, it looks good. I’m thinking the lock is somehow not disengaging. I’ve had that before with a Mustang. I’d have to move the lock knob up and down several times then it would release and voila, the door would open.
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Yup! That's what I'm thinking. It has something to do with the door lock function of the latch. It looks in too good condition to be a corrosion problem.
 
I have looked at the pictures, it looks dry...I would be spraying that down with PB Blaster. IMO, WD40 just doesn't cut it anymore.

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You sure someone ain't welded the door shut?
 
Today was the day!! After almost a month of soaking, pushing, pulling, playing with the internal mechanism, I was just going to cut things off inside when I noticed the door looked like it had moved out a mm or two. Pushing from inside and hitting with my hands eventually popped the door open. The mechanism that catches the latch was what was all rusted. I worked it loose with penetrating oil and now the door opens and closes well. Thanks for all the advice!
 
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