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Wideopenracing15 · 09-01-2009, 09:57 PM

Ok heres a little background, Im 15 and a sophmore in highschool. My dad pretty much gave me this truck ( a 69 gmc 3/4 ton)... But with a catch, the doors havent been locked in at least a decade. The Drivers side locks from the inside but the key is stuck. the passenger side wont lock from the inside but the key is free but wont turn to the lock side. I want a drivers side door because the window is stuck and i really dont want to have to take the tracks and everything out. I think i need a passenger side door because its rotted out where the bottom door panel screws are. Another problem which i think many share with me. I have a verrry limited budget seeing how i race go karts too. And advice on what would be the easiest/ cheapest route. I would really love to restore the truck adventually but for now i just need something to get me to school. Oh and im a gearhead so you really dont have to spell everything out for me.

You may have seen this truck on here but probably not

Wideopenracing15 · 09-01-2009, 09:58 PM

Oh and its got all the typical rust too. This might actually end up being a build thread

hgs_notes · 09-02-2009, 12:27 AM

Just replace the door locks. It's easy enough to do and it's reasonably cheap. As far as the stuck window goes, pull the door panel and spray wd-40 or similar product into the regulator and onto the rollers in the tracks. Just work it back and forth with a helping hand on the glass. There is a good chance it will free up and be usable again.

You can shop for doors later. BTW, Lockdoc can probably fix you up for the locks, and very possibly the doors, and he's fairly close to you.

Terakilla · 09-02-2009, 01:42 AM

Good lookin truck, yeah new locks are prob your best bet, you may be able to take your current locks to a smith to clean and re pin them and get new keys,y locksmith doesn't charge much to do it. Hgs is right for the windows, maybe try pb blaster, I've had more success with it than wd40.

Wideopenracing15 · 09-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Yeah i have tried WD40 on everything except the window part of it. i might give it a try today.

Wideopenracing15 · 09-02-2009, 06:03 PM

Oh and thanks guys!

PanelDeland · 09-02-2009, 06:33 PM

Look at the window regulator when you have the door panel off.It may have a bad bearing in it and be hung up causing it not to turn.If that's the case you will need a new regulator.The drivers window is usually shot because that window gets operated way more than the other.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-02-2009, 09:39 PM

You need to remove the door panel and remove the entire lock-latch assembly. Then give it a good cleanning. Then lube it all real good with white lithium grease ( spray is best ) then reasemble everything. Its just froze up because it hasnt been used. You wont have to buy anything

Wideopenracing15 · 09-02-2009, 10:00 PM

i have both door panels off. Might be able to do that this weekend. Thanks for all the help guys

71swb4x4 · 09-02-2009, 10:07 PM

There are a ton of board members in your area. You may check with them to see if they have solid doors.
Here are a couple: Lockdoc (Leon) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=25924
Bob 68327 (Bob) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=32759

Wideopenracing15 · 09-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Im going to pm them in a few and see if they have anything. Ive talked to bob and hes close to my race track so he would be easier

09-01-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Need some help/advice Ok heres a little background, Im 15 and a sophmore in highschool. My dad pretty much gave me this truck ( a 69 gmc 3/4 ton)... But with a catch, the doors havent been locked in at least a decade. The Drivers side locks from the inside but the key is stuck. the passenger side wont lock from the inside but the key is free but wont turn to the lock side. I want a drivers side door because the window is stuck and i really dont want to have to take the tracks and everything out. I think i need a passenger side door because its rotted out where the bottom door panel screws are. Another problem which i think many share with me. I have a verrry limited budget seeing how i race go karts too. And advice on what would be the easiest/ cheapest route. I would really love to restore the truck adventually but for now i just need something to get me to school. Oh and im a gearhead so you really dont have to spell everything out for me. You may have seen this truck on here but probably not

09-01-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Need some help/advice Oh and its got all the typical rust too. This might actually end up being a build thread

09-02-2009, 12:27 AM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: Need some help/advice Just replace the door locks. It's easy enough to do and it's reasonably cheap. As far as the stuck window goes, pull the door panel and spray wd-40 or similar product into the regulator and onto the rollers in the tracks. Just work it back and forth with a helping hand on the glass. There is a good chance it will free up and be usable again. You can shop for doors later. BTW, Lockdoc can probably fix you up for the locks, and very possibly the doors, and he's fairly close to you. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

09-02-2009, 01:42 AM	#4
Terakilla Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft Stockton Texas Posts: 90	Re: Need some help/advice Good lookin truck, yeah new locks are prob your best bet, you may be able to take your current locks to a smith to clean and re pin them and get new keys,y locksmith doesn't charge much to do it. Hgs is right for the windows, maybe try pb blaster, I've had more success with it than wd40.

09-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Need some help/advice Yeah i have tried WD40 on everything except the window part of it. i might give it a try today.

09-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#6
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Need some help/advice Oh and thanks guys!

09-02-2009, 06:33 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Need some help/advice Look at the window regulator when you have the door panel off.It may have a bad bearing in it and be hung up causing it not to turn.If that's the case you will need a new regulator.The drivers window is usually shot because that window gets operated way more than the other. __________________ 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"

09-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Need some help/advice You need to remove the door panel and remove the entire lock-latch assembly. Then give it a good cleanning. Then lube it all real good with white lithium grease ( spray is best ) then reasemble everything. Its just froze up because it hasnt been used. You wont have to buy anything __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-02-2009, 10:00 PM	#9
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Need some help/advice i have both door panels off. Might be able to do that this weekend. Thanks for all the help guys

09-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Need some help/advice There are a ton of board members in your area. You may check with them to see if they have solid doors. Here are a couple: Lockdoc (Leon) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=25924 Bob 68327 (Bob) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...er.php?u=32759 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-02-2009, 10:30 PM	#11
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Need some help/advice Im going to pm them in a few and see if they have anything. Ive talked to bob and hes close to my race track so he would be easier

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