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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Ok, I know this has happened to someone out there. Mind sharing how you got open. I'm about to give up. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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slim jim down the window and pull up on the latch
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 03:20 PM
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When my battery died, I was able to open the back with the key and climb in and pull the emergency handle on the floor next to the seat.
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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I seem to recall some people using something like a slim-jim to trigger the door mechanism, but when my passenger door got stuck on my 79, I removed the door panel (which is also sort of tricky, as I seem to remember one of the screws being 'hidden' when the door is closed). My problem ended up being an issue with the 'lock' not dis-engaging completely (and actually still has issues some days).

For searching for forum threads on the topic, I've had better luck using google, and adding 'corvetteforum' to the search topic. Something like 'corvetteforum c3 door won't open'

Good luck.
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 06:36 PM
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Here ya go....

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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That reminds me I need to order a new door striker from Willcox
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