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Lock Out
[IMG]http://[/IMG] MY FIRST VET 1975 L82 GOT HER HOME LOCK HER UP .NOW CANT UN LOCK THE RIGHT DOOR. HELP HOW CAN I UN LOCK I'M ALL 
THANK GUY'S FOR ALL THE GOOD TIP'S I TRIED MOST OF THEM. NO LUCK YEAT GOT TO LAY IT DOWN FOR THIS WEEK. BEFORE I BRKE SOMETHING.
THANK GUY'S FOR ALL THE GOOD TIP'S I TRIED MOST OF THEM. NO LUCK YEAT GOT TO LAY IT DOWN FOR THIS WEEK. BEFORE I BRKE SOMETHING.
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Drifting
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From: New Baden Illinois
Congrats on the purchase. Glad to have you aboard.
Can you still unlock the left door? If so try turning the locking mechanism AND GENTLY trying to unlock it with the key from the outside. You may even have to wiggle it a little bit. Sometimes the locking mechanism binds up, especially if it is not used very much.
Can you still unlock the left door? If so try turning the locking mechanism AND GENTLY trying to unlock it with the key from the outside. You may even have to wiggle it a little bit. Sometimes the locking mechanism binds up, especially if it is not used very much.
Pro
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You may try to pop one of the T-Tops open. Here's what I would try. Get an old butter knife and bend the first 1.5 to 2 inches just so it has a slight curve. Stick the butter knife through the top of the window and weather strip. You may put some petroleum jelly on the knife so you don't damage the weatherstrip. If you can pop the latches down then your in. I think if you have a little patience and adjust the bend in the butter knife a little at a time you will get in. Let us know how you do.
Good Luck
Steve
Good Luck
Steve
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Originally Posted by BIG DADDY D
MY FIRST VET 1975 L82 GOT HER HOME LOCK HER UP .NOW CANT UN LOCK THE RIGHT DOOR. HELP HOW CAN I UN LOCK I'M ALL
Locked Out and Can't get in?
Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
Originally Posted by BIG DADDY D
MY FIRST VET 1975 L82 GOT HER HOME LOCK HER UP .NOW CANT UN LOCK THE RIGHT DOOR. HELP HOW CAN I UN LOCK I'M ALL
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Originally Posted by BIG DADDY D
MY FIRST VET 1975 L82 GOT HER HOME LOCK HER UP .NOW CANT UN LOCK THE RIGHT DOOR. HELP HOW CAN I UN LOCK I'M ALL
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by BIG DADDY D
I CAN TAKE THE T-TOP'S OUT.. AND LET THE WINDOW DOWN .THE KEY WONT WORK OUT SIDE . THE LOCK WILL NOT WORK IN SIDE . I DONT THINK I CAN TAKE THE DOOR PANEL OFF WITH THE DOOR SHOUT?? IM GOING OUT SIDE TO PULL MY HAIR OUT SOME MORE
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Welcome to the Forum.
You might try taking off the LEFT door panel and familiarizing yourself with how the lock mechanism works. i.e. what levers you have to pull to unlock the mechanism.
Your car may have a plastic guard over the lock to deter break-in.
You might have to break the plastic guard so that you can get to the lock mechanism. Once you have access to the lock mechanism you can pick the lock with a probe (coat hanger, slim-jim, etc).
On my 1980 the door handle itself was worn and the door lock was pretty crusty with dirt and grease.
You might try taking off the LEFT door panel and familiarizing yourself with how the lock mechanism works. i.e. what levers you have to pull to unlock the mechanism.
Your car may have a plastic guard over the lock to deter break-in.
You might have to break the plastic guard so that you can get to the lock mechanism. Once you have access to the lock mechanism you can pick the lock with a probe (coat hanger, slim-jim, etc).
On my 1980 the door handle itself was worn and the door lock was pretty crusty with dirt and grease.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
Originally Posted by BIG DADDY D
I CAN TAKE THE T-TOP'S OUT.. AND LET THE WINDOW DOWN .THE KEY WONT WORK OUT SIDE . THE LOCK WILL NOT WORK IN SIDE . I DONT THINK I CAN TAKE THE DOOR PANEL OFF WITH THE DOOR SHOUT?? IM GOING OUT SIDE TO PULL MY HAIR OUT SOME MORE
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Originally Posted by BIG DADDY D
[IMG]http://[/IMG] MY FIRST VET 1975 L82 GOT HER HOME LOCK HER UP .NOW CANT UN LOCK THE RIGHT DOOR. HELP HOW CAN I UN LOCK I'M ALL THANK GUY'S FOR ALL THE GOOD TIP'S I TRIED MOST OF THEM. NO LUCK YEAT GOT TO LAY IT DOWN FOR THIS WEEK. BEFORE I BRKE SOMETHING.
THANK GUY'S FOR ALL THE GOOD TIP'S I TRIED MOST OF THEM. NO LUCK YEAT GOT TO LAY IT DOWN FOR THIS WEEK. BEFORE I BRKE SOMETHING.Last edited by BIG DADDY D; Mar 18, 2006 at 11:20 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Before you destroy the door, call Pop A Lock. $50 and its over, take a ride. Once they got it open serious surgery may be needed on the lock mechanism to get it working right, not a big deal. But at this point a Pro might be the answer and save you a LOT of agrivation and $$
