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Rex Smith · 04-25-2020, 08:25 AM

I can’t open the drivers door of my ‘30 coupe from the outside. The slide lock seems to be engaged, even though it’s slid all the way to the unlocked position. If I remove the two screws from the slide lock, allowing me to move it even further in the unlocked direction, I am then able to turn the handle. This tells me that I probably need to grind some metal off the lock (or off of something). However, it’s not clear what to grind, since I can’t see inside the door to see where the conflict is. I assume someone on this list is familiar enough with this to tell me what to grind (or bend?)

rocket1 · 04-25-2020, 08:43 AM

brattons sells new door latches with the locking mech.$34.00

Gary WA · 04-25-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rex Smith

I can’t open the drivers door of my ‘30 coupe from the outside. The slide lock seems to be engaged, even though it’s slid all the way to the unlocked position. If I remove the two screws from the slide lock, allowing me to move it even further in the unlocked direction, I am then able to turn the handle. This tells me that I probably need to grind some metal off the lock (or off of something). However, it’s not clear what to grind, since I can’t see inside the door to see where the conflict is. I assume someone on this list is familiar enough with this to tell me what to grind (or bend?)

I assume you have the panel removed? I have no coupe but others! same locking mech. so why cant you see it!? Use a mirror and flashlight if behind something.?? How long has it been like this or just happen? Red circle one may have gone up over bracket?

Rex Smith · 04-25-2020, 01:07 PM

Thanks Gary, a little more investigation is required on my part. I see you're at Whidbey Island. Brings back memories. I was in a Navy patrol squadron at NAS Whidbey in the '60s.

Rex Smith · 04-25-2020, 01:57 PM

Got it. I took the mechanism out and bent the lock tang just a little. Works fine now.

Gary WA · 04-25-2020, 02:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex Smith

Got it. I took the mechanism out and bent the lock tang just a little. Works fine now.

Great!

04-25-2020, 08:25 AM	#1
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Door Lock Issue I can’t open the drivers door of my ‘30 coupe from the outside. The slide lock seems to be engaged, even though it’s slid all the way to the unlocked position. If I remove the two screws from the slide lock, allowing me to move it even further in the unlocked direction, I am then able to turn the handle. This tells me that I probably need to grind some metal off the lock (or off of something). However, it’s not clear what to grind, since I can’t see inside the door to see where the conflict is. I assume someone on this list is familiar enough with this to tell me what to grind (or bend?)

04-25-2020, 08:43 AM	#2
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: Door Lock Issue brattons sells new door latches with the locking mech.$34.00

04-25-2020, 01:07 PM	#4
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Re: Door Lock Issue Thanks Gary, a little more investigation is required on my part. I see you're at Whidbey Island. Brings back memories. I was in a Navy patrol squadron at NAS Whidbey in the '60s.

04-25-2020, 01:57 PM	#5
Rex Smith Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 35	Re: Door Lock Issue Got it. I took the mechanism out and bent the lock tang just a little. Works fine now.