1964 Inside Door Lock Dilemma

[M W.]

Hi all,

I am needing a bit of expertise to figure exactly how to tackle my dilemma. When the drivers door is closed with the door reflector lock placed in the lock position when I go to unlock the door using the inside handle 9 out of 10 tries the lock sticks. When I remove the reflector locking knob the door locking mechanism moves freely. I am using the correct spacer between the locking knob and door panel but it appears if the locking mechanism were about a 1/16th inch longer it would allow for a more freer movement of the locking knob. As a side note the passenger door locking knob works perfectly 10 out of 10 tries.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Craig Willetts

[M W.]

Re: 1964 Inside Door Lock Dilemma

T.T.T.===Anyone? Thanks

[John D.]

Re: 1964 Inside Door Lock Dilemma

Craig. Do you have original or repro door panels. Maybe the repros are a tad thicker causing the problem? Course you said you only have issues with one side. JD

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1964 Inside Door Lock Dilemma

I have had a similar problem with my 63 since day one - with the driver side door only. I have replaced the door mechanism twice - once because it was broke and again because it wouldn't work right. It presently is still very stubborn, but works good enough to get by. I recall many years ago I had it all apart trying to figure away to improve it, but nothing I tried did much for it. I will be interested if some of the older experienced "body/chassis" fellows will chime in.

Stu Fox

[M W.]

Re: 1964 Inside Door Lock Dilemma

Craig. Do you have original or repro door panels. Maybe the repros are a tad thicker causing the problem? Course you said you only have issues with one side. JD

Door panels are original..It's a real pain in the A**.

Thanks,
Craig

[M W.]

Re: 1964 Inside Door Lock Dilemma

I am still needing some advise. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks