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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Default Door won't open from inside. 1968

Hmm..... less than 100 miles on "old Thirsty" and the "teething pains" begin.
The drivers door will just barely open from the inside if you pull hard enough on the lever (way too hard to be right). It opens fine from the outside.

It's been over 20 years since I pulled off a door panel.
How to remove the window crank and the lock button?
Do I need a special tool(s) or is there a workaround.

Once I get the panel off - what am I likely to look for?
(68-77 all use pretty much the same stuff on this)

-W (don't even have it aligned and buffed yet and "the fun" begins.)
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Hmm..... less than 100 miles on "old Thirsty" and the "teething pains" begin.
The drivers door will just barely open from the inside if you pull hard enough on the lever (way too hard to be right). It opens fine from the outside.

It's been over 20 years since I pulled off a door panel.
How to remove the window crank and the lock button?
Do I need a special tool(s) or is there a workaround.

Once I get the panel off - what am I likely to look for?
(68-77 all use pretty much the same stuff on this)

-W (don't even have it aligned and buffed yet and "the fun" begins.)
I just had my door panels off. There is a tool to remove the clip that holds the lock **** and window crank on. You might be able to use a thin screwdriver but the tool is easier and won't scratch anything if you are careful. After that there should be 2 screws at the top of the panel to remove. Then 2 metal retainers near the bottom(1 on each side) that are screwed into the door. Then the plastic clips that hold the panel to the door. The door handle opener control might be broken. Easy to replace. If you have original panels they might have water damage but new panels are available.

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