First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Hi just joined on here,
I had a prob. Recently where my door suddenly would not open. I tried the push me pull me option, but found that there is a little return spring on the latch mechanism approx. 1/2" diameter that had snapped and was in the bottom of the door. It is part no. 40 on the door mechanism list. I made a new sprin and it works fine now. Cheers Ed England -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bobby Speake Sent: 21 April 2009 23:50 To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' Subject: RE: [FGF] RE: Firebird-L Digest XI #105 First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................ . Brent, Fortunately, yes, the door panel is off. I guess I will try the push me pull you method. Thanks, Bobby '68 400 4-speed -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brent Block Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:36 AM To: First Generation Firebird-L Subject: RE: [FGF] RE: Firebird-L Digest XI #105 First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................ . Bobby, Is the door panel removed so you can get to the latch mechanism from inside. It could be the locking rod is not disengaging the lock mechanism or maybe the latch is just stiff. Try having someone push from the inside while pulling from the outside. Here is a link to a drawing of the inner mechanism. http://www.bafb.org/1968firebird.org/illustrated/interior/door1.html Brent Block 68 350 Coupe StAlbert, Alberta, Canada http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=378 First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ........................................................................ . Folks, I haven't worked on the 'bird for a while, but I am getting ready to start up again. I have a problem that has gone unsolved for months. I bought a new passenger door shell and door latch. With the help of a couple of friends (believe me, it takes three people to install a door), I installed it on my car. We aligned the door fairly well. It's good enough to hand it over to the body shop anyway. When I closed the door it made the typical door-closing sound. Guess what? Door won't open. I use the internal door handle to actuate the door latch. Nothing. I use my finger to activate the door latch. Nothing. Short of removing the passenger fender to get at the door hinges, what can I do? Is there some magic release button I can hit? I appreciate any advice you can give me. Bobby '68 400 4-speed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ********************************************************************* The information transmitted is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Robinson Construction. If you have received this transmission in error please advise the originator, or contact [email protected]. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. No responsibility is accepted for any virus or defect that might arise from opening this e-mail or attachment, whether or not it has been checked by anti-virus software. For further information visit www.clearswift.com. Thank you for your co-operation. Robinson Construction www.robinsons.com S. Robinson & Sons (Engineers) Limited is a limited company registered in England. Registration no: 823781 Registered office: S. Robinson & Sons (Engineers) Limited, Wincanton Close, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8NJ ********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/>
