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Sinister · 01-15-2010, 06:47 PM

Driver's side door is driving me nuts. Have to slam it 4 or 5 times before the latch catches and the door stays closed. Sometimes after slamming it shut I can't get the door to open. Is this a door latch problem or a door adjustment problem?

big_al_71 · 01-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Couple of questions:
Did you install new door weatherstrips?
Have you check the pins on the door hinges for wear?

Sinister · 01-15-2010, 07:19 PM

Door weather strips have been in for quite a while. Haven't checked the pins on the hinges, but they seem tight.

**LockDoc** · 01-15-2010, 11:33 PM

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Try lifting up on the door when you open and close it... Does that make a difference?

LockDoc

Sinister · 01-16-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Try lifting up on the door when you open and close it... Does that make a difference?

LockDoc

Haven't tried lifting the door while closing it, because I'm in the cab.When I'm outside the cab it closes alright. Lifting the door while trying to open it when it's stuck doesn't seem to help.

cdowns · 01-16-2010, 12:23 PM

have you greased the pin and latch assy?

Sinister · 01-16-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

have you greased the pin and latch assy?

Haven't greased it, will do. What is the pin?

cdowns · 01-16-2010, 01:21 PM

pin i mean is what the latch from the door hooks onto

i'd spray the latch real good with WD40 to clean then a bit of white grease on the parts// if you dont have white regular wheel bearing grease will do

Sinister · 01-16-2010, 01:39 PM

I'll grease it up and see how it goes.

VDOG · 01-16-2010, 02:17 PM

Hey Sin, I would clean and scotch brite every part of the door latches that have to do with opening and closing the door. From the cab parts to the door parts. Then use the grease.

Sinister · 01-16-2010, 04:41 PM

Alright Vince, will give that a shot.

VDOG · 01-16-2010, 07:43 PM

Did it work?

Sinister · 01-16-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Did it work?

Had to do some honey-do's today. Gonna mess with it tomorrow.

Sinister · 01-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Lubed it up. Seems to be working O.K. for now. Thanks everyone.

Sinister · 01-17-2010, 02:46 PM

I spoke too soon. Door seems to close alright, but sometimes it's sticking shut. Hmmmm, I'm perplexed.

VDOG · 01-17-2010, 04:48 PM

Check for loose brackets, bolts, hinges. Might need a wrecking yard run to change your door hinges on the door and cab.

Sinister · 01-17-2010, 04:53 PM

Hinges seem tight and solid, so I'm still perplexed. I'm thinking the latch in the door might be bad.

01-15-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Door Problems Driver's side door is driving me nuts. Have to slam it 4 or 5 times before the latch catches and the door stays closed. Sometimes after slamming it shut I can't get the door to open. Is this a door latch problem or a door adjustment problem? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-15-2010, 07:03 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Door Problems Couple of questions: Did you install new door weatherstrips? Have you check the pins on the door hinges for wear? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Problems Door weather strips have been in for quite a while. Haven't checked the pins on the hinges, but they seem tight. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-15-2010, 11:33 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Door Problems - Try lifting up on the door when you open and close it... Does that make a difference? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-16-2010, 12:23 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Door Problems have you greased the pin and latch assy? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-16-2010, 01:21 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Door Problems pin i mean is what the latch from the door hooks onto i'd spray the latch real good with WD40 to clean then a bit of white grease on the parts// if you dont have white regular wheel bearing grease will do __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-16-2010, 01:39 PM	#9
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Problems I'll grease it up and see how it goes. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 01-16-2010 at 01:39 PM.

01-16-2010, 02:17 PM	#10
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Door Problems Hey Sin, I would clean and scotch brite every part of the door latches that have to do with opening and closing the door. From the cab parts to the door parts. Then use the grease.

01-16-2010, 04:41 PM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Problems Alright Vince, will give that a shot. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-16-2010, 07:43 PM	#12
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Door Problems Did it work?

01-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#14
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Problems Lubed it up. Seems to be working O.K. for now. Thanks everyone. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-17-2010, 02:46 PM	#15
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Problems I spoke too soon. Door seems to close alright, but sometimes it's sticking shut. Hmmmm, I'm perplexed. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

01-17-2010, 04:48 PM	#16
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Door Problems Check for loose brackets, bolts, hinges. Might need a wrecking yard run to change your door hinges on the door and cab.

01-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#17
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Problems Hinges seem tight and solid, so I'm still perplexed. I'm thinking the latch in the door might be bad. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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