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PanelDeland · 04-13-2003, 01:47 PM

I had this problem on a 67 and I removed the latch assembly(which you already did) then I chucked it up in a vise and bent the handle so it would clear.I think I used a cresent wrench to give me enough leverage to bend it.Then I reinstalled it and it worked great.Lube it while it's out.

04-13-2003, 01:47 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	I had this problem on a 67 and I removed the latch assembly(which you already did) then I chucked it up in a vise and bent the handle so it would clear.I think I used a cresent wrench to give me enough leverage to bend it.Then I reinstalled it and it worked great.Lube it while it's out. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"