71 suburban 3dr Doors are stuck shut?

[bigtony55]

I just picked up a 71 3dr suburban both front doors are stuck **** i unlocked them trying inside and out side handle nodda put penetrating oil on the latch can hear them sound like the are moving just not releasing and opening the 3rd works perfect the tailgate is also shut stuck is this commen on these is there a trick to getting them open? i was thinking of pulling the front seat out and tear into the door behind the panel but with both inside and outside handle moving free and sounding liek they are working not sure if it woudl do me any good?

[lha1992]

Hiya neighbor! See your in Everett!!! If that is Everett, Wa. I had a problem with my 72 c20 that the drivers side wouldn't open an come to find out the previous owner did a shotty repair of the upper door hinge.

try while pressing the door handle button to push the door in an up or picking on the door to see if you can open it.

If your in the area an need any help PM me alright an glad to meet up! Got a few members of the board local here so your not alone.

[LockDoc]

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Does the inside lock button move up and down on both doors? You should hear an audible click when the button is pushed down or pulled up. If what 1992 said doesn't work try rolling the windows down and spray the door latch with a good penetrating oil (not WD-40). If you use a good light you can see the door latch down through the window opening... Spray the crap out of it.

LockDoc

[bigtony55]

Hey guys I tried all of that I think I'm gonna pull seat open panel up and put some heat to the catch if I can get it to open its almost like they r rusted shut lol

[bigtony55]

Was out when i responded wanted to come back and give more details iha1992 hello yes sir Everett Wa it is LOL and i tried to pull up on the doors to get it to work no luck and lockdoc yes the inside lock rod goes up and down and it sure does sound like they are actuating to me the drivers door is missing the push button in the handle and i see the level going in and out when i push it i have sprayed pb blaster on it all for the past two days and still nothing im pretty stumped here even the back gate doesnt open either i can lock and unlock it with the key but wont open the hatch goes up and down fine but nothing on the lower?

[vectorit]

Whats the condition of this rig? Has it been sitting for a long period of time?
I am just wondering if the weather stripping has become glued to the doors.

Can you tell if the weatherstripping is good, maybe push on it to see if it is sticking to the painted surfaces on the doors?

[Bigdav160]

If it was mine, I'd roll down the window, have someone hold the release button/lever and then place a nice kick from the inside, near the latch/jam area.

[nate_g_2003]

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

If it was mine, I'd roll down the window, have someone hold the release button/lever and then place a nice kick from the inside, near the latch/jam area.

hahaha that was going to be my suggestion!

[Onelefttoget]

Hi guys just wanted to say I now have 2 suburbans one panel on windows we should start a Washington suburban club let me know if it's a good idea ?

[Yerboogieman]

Originally Posted by Onelefttoget

Hi guys just wanted to say I now have 2 suburbans one panel on windows we should start a Washington suburban club let me know if it's a good idea ?

I'd join lol. It'd be nice to see some more suburbans around.

[Alex V.]

Won't hurt to pull/push good and hard, unless the door is really rusty and weak. If everything inside the door feels like it's working, I don't know what could be holding it that a good firm effort won't undo.

[LockDoc]

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I just removed some parts from a '69 Suburban over at the salvage yard. The doors wouldn't open on it but it was because the hinges were rusted solid. I finally got them open with a pry bar but the body was toast anyway...

LockDoc

[bigtony55]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I just removed some parts from a '69 Suburban over at the salvage yard. The doors wouldn't open on it but it was because the hinges were rusted solid. I finally got them open with a pry bar but the body was toast anyway...

LockDoc

OUCH these one seem to not be un latching im gunna pull seat then door panels and get inside the door and make 100% sure everything is moving as it should then who knows LOL

[Tinkermc]

You could always pull the fender and unbolt the door hinges. Hard way to do it but give you plenty of work space.

[bigtony55]

Finally got them open the latch roller was basically rusted solid tried wd40 and pb blaster didn't work my buddy brought over some zep45 put that on and withen 30 mins had doors open lol

[bigtony55]

Finally got them open the latch roller was basically rusted solid tried wd40 and pb blaster didn't work my buddy brought over some zep45 put that on and withen 30 mins had doors open lol