<VV> Stuck door on early convertible

[Frank DuVal]

Is the latch, lock, inside or outside handle mechanisms the actual 
broken part?

Usually the spring in the latch rusts away. Flood the latch as best you 
can with spray lube of your choice, through the door panel opening and 
the window opening. If it is just rusted and nor rusted away, theis may 
actually fix the problem. But, sometimes lubricatiing and jiggeling will 
coax a broken spring latch into opening. Then just replace the latch 
with a used but lubricated one.

Frank DuVal

Phil wrote:

>Does anyone know how to open a door on an early convertible when the lock
>has broken? My latch broke, unfortunately the door was closed at the time.
>Any ideas on how to get it open so I can replace the door? I have removed
>the door panel, and next step appears to be to remove the hinges. Anyone
>have any experience here?
>
> 
>
>Phil
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