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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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hey guys,both my doors are having problems now.i cannot get into my car!!!!! lol first the pass side stopped working now driver isnt working.the outside handel spring isnt springing anymore not opening door.and it will not open from inside so here is my question,HOW DO I GET IN MY CAR??? besides dukes of hazzard style lol.how can i get these doors open so i can work on it? its a 74....thanks guys
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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A long slender screwdriver and push down on a little tab on the latch will open the door. I am sure someone here has a picture. Now to correct the problem, remove and clean the latches, replace the handles, and adjust the rod properly.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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ok thank you but i do not see a tab to push lol,hope sombody has some kind of diagram
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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try these links

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...on-my-car.html


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...elp-maybe.html


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ck-closed.html


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...vers-door.html
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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thanks old boat,thats a wealth of knolege,now lemme see if i can get in!!! lol
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