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capriceutah 06-27-2018 11:52 PM

Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Guys and Girls

did search and tried the remedies in the threads I found

I picked up a 64 c10 at the start of this month and I have been collecting parts for it. I want to start breaking down the front end for the 72 crossmember I have but I cannot get the door to open. I have pulled the door panel and spray WD-40 and pb blaster on the latch inside the door . I've tried prying up on the door ,pulling hard and I can't get it open.

Do you guys have anything other ideas?

Thanks in advance!
Chris

61K10 06-28-2018 02:16 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
I guess the door is not stuck in the locked position. What does the linkage do when moving the inside door handle? How about a big kick with your boot.

nsb29 06-28-2018 05:04 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
You might try loosening the hinges

rsavage 06-28-2018 05:11 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
If both inside and outside handles won't open it, pull up and push down on the door lock many times and snap it to the top on the last one. My son had the same problem recently on the 65 GTO I gave him and a guy on the Pontiac forums told me (him) to do this. It worked!

jayoldschool 06-28-2018 07:19 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
I pulled the seat belts from a mid 60s car at a yard. Needed to get the pass door open to get the outer belt bolt. Had someone push on the door release outside, and I laid on my back on the seat and kicked the door as hard as I could from the inside. Pop, door opened.

capriceutah 06-29-2018 12:04 AM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Three kicks for the inside and it popped open.. You guys are the best!

Thanks,
Chris

andyh1956 06-29-2018 08:56 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
My 66 sticks after sitting. I use a plastic wedge from a body trim kit to pry it open.

jayoldschool 06-29-2018 09:37 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Glad my trick worked! Wouldn't suggest it for a show car, but sometimes... brute force is the answer.

jdl71 06-30-2018 08:16 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool (Post 8290784)
I pulled the seat belts from a mid 60s car at a yard. Needed to get the pass door open to get the outer belt bolt. Had someone push on the door release outside, and I laid on my back on the seat and kicked the door as hard as I could from the inside. Pop, door opened.

^^^^This

Rustycrusty66 12-25-2023 08:06 PM

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I just bought this 64. Both doors are stuck shut. All the windows are up, and the side wings are latched. Tried raising up on the bottom corner while pushing the button and pulling no luck. Dont really want to tear up the door but dont know what to do

SOON2BLAZE 12-26-2023 12:22 AM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Rustycrusty, I'd pull the back window (good excuse for a new seal) and crawl in there.

cwcarpenter98 12-26-2023 11:06 AM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustycrusty66 (Post 9269898)
I just bought this 64. Both doors are stuck shut. All the windows are up, and the side wings are latched. Tried raising up on the bottom corner while pushing the button and pulling no luck. Dont really want to tear up the door but dont know what to do

If it's the latch stuck, maybe some penetrating oil of your flavor will help loosen things up. If you can hear the latch release, then my guess is that either the hinge pins are frozen up or it's just the rubber door seal acting like glue. Some penetrating oil will help on the hinges. If it's the door seals, just yank on it till the seal releases

85gmc1500 01-01-2024 12:38 AM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
First of all glad to be here. I'm kinda wondering if anyone knows where I could find both doors for my 63 c10?

Getter-Done 01-01-2024 01:03 PM

Re: Passenger Door is stuck shut.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 85gmc1500 (Post 9272096)
First of all glad to be here. I'm kinda wondering if anyone knows where I could find both doors for my 63 c10?

Welcome to the Forum.

You can keep an eye out for a set in this part of the Board.

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If you choose to you can become a Subscribing member for $15/$25 and post a Want-to-Buy add here.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...splay.php?f=81

Good Luck in your search.
I am sure you have tried your local pull a parts and swap meets.


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