<VV> Door Latch Problem

[J R Read_HML]

Well..   If it is a weak or binding spring, Bob Hall's suggestion might do 
the trick - at least for a while.  If it is a broken spring (probably 
likely), find another latch mechanism for the LF door (same paint color 
desirable).  The interior panel does not have to come completely off - just 
enough to reach in.  Only two, maybe (probably) three screws (my car is not 
here so I can't look) on the end of the door.  Very flexible wrist/fingers 
helpful.

I did this repair about a year ago on my '65 Vert driver door.  That was a 
broken spring.  Claypool had the part needed.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris & Bill Strickland" <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:58 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Door Latch Problem


> Makes me wonder if anybody read the original post about this alignment
> hole -- for his purpose & for what he was doing one alignment hole works
> fine.  If you are going to take the hinges off the door AND the car,
> then maybe you need to think about three alignment points, that, or
> maybe your hinges need rebuilding, meaning drilling alignment points
> isn't needed until the hinges are rebuilt and the doors properly
> adjusted and worn in.
>
> and that's this fellow's spin on it,
>
> Bill Strickland