Look at the catch that is bolted to the body. Is it cracked in upper corner? 58 used a finger type outer handle to open the door instead of 55 and older pad that pushes inwards on a squarish pad. The pad on handle gets worn so I used to put some weld on and file it back to correct height. I have extra fingers if you need to replace yours. Send photo of handles so I get correct one for you. I think your 58 uses same setup as my 58 Double Door Panel bus.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of William Richardson Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:01 AM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: [vintagvw] Problem with '58 Bug door lock When the door is closed the door handle will not open the door - acts like the door has been locked via the key. I have to reach in thru the vent wing to unlock the door using the inside handle. I have checked the latch housing and the latch bolt and safety catch are free moving. If I pull the handle with the door open the latch bolt moves as expected. If the door is closed to the outer (first) notch the door will open via the handle. When the door is fully closed it won't open via the handle. This behavior started out as intermittent but is now happening all the time. I think the problem is ware between the flipper on the handle and the release button in the door - is there anyway to build the area up on the flipper? Thanks, Bill _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2945 - Release Date: 06/17/10 18:35:00 _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
