Help!! having problems locking doors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fast71 · 08-19-2004, 08:37 PM

Okay this truck had new door rubber put on 2 years ago and I'm still having to push inward on the doors to get them to lock . I have tried to lock them with out pushing and it doesnt work . It feel like I'm going to break the key if I try any harder,,, any suggestions?

1BadSS · 08-19-2004, 08:47 PM

I've just learned to deal with pushing in on the door.... If anyone else has a clue on how to help.....?

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2004, 12:56 AM

Adjust the latch in the door jamp. Pull it out just a fraction of an inch and it'll probably work and still line up.

Blue Beard · 08-20-2004, 07:36 AM

Second what Longhorn Man said....

Have a 72 GMC, had to do that exact same thing...

bobs409 · 08-20-2004, 07:56 AM

I agree with the adjusting but if you've tried and tried that with no luck, replace the lock mechanism. These do wear out sometimes. Odds are it's just an adjustment though.

When adjusting, remember a little goes a L-O-N-G way. Move only a bit at a time.

08-19-2004, 08:37 PM	#1
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	Help!! having problems locking doors Okay this truck had new door rubber put on 2 years ago and I'm still having to push inward on the doors to get them to lock . I have tried to lock them with out pushing and it doesnt work . It feel like I'm going to break the key if I try any harder,,, any suggestions? __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

08-19-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	I've just learned to deal with pushing in on the door.... If anyone else has a clue on how to help.....? __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

08-20-2004, 07:36 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Second what Longhorn Man said.... Have a 72 GMC, had to do that exact same thing... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

08-20-2004, 07:56 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I agree with the adjusting but if you've tried and tried that with no luck, replace the lock mechanism. These do wear out sometimes. Odds are it's just an adjustment though. When adjusting, remember a little goes a L-O-N-G way. Move only a bit at a time. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-20-2004, 12:56 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Adjust the latch in the door jamp. Pull it out just a fraction of an inch and it'll probably work and still line up.



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