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Old 11-28-2006, 11:20 PM   #1
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door keeps come open

on my 69 the driver door opens a little bit every time i hit a pothole or bumps.
what do i need to fix it . thanks
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:25 PM   #2
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Re: door keeps come open

Make sure you wear your seatbelt
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:29 PM   #3
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Re: door keeps come open

good idea
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:39 PM   #4
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Re: door keeps come open

Maybe a new door latch, striker, hinge pins and uh shocks?
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:39 PM   #5
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Re: door keeps come open

does the door release handle feel loose? if so, the shock from the bump could be causing it to move, thereby releasing the latch

or you could try adjusting the latch plate on the door. Might not be latching all the way.
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Old 11-29-2006, 12:00 AM   #6
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Re: door keeps come open

it latching all the way buy you go down the road and hit a bump it opens a little but it still is latch but you move it some
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