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Topic: Locked Out!!!
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robcleo1
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: Lanham, Md
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 10-19-2006 05:48 PM
 
I own a '70 coupe. I'm locked out of my vehicle. The driver's door is in the unlocked position, the window is down, and I can't seem to open the door from inside or out. I believe that the linkage in side the door may have seperated itself. Does anyone have any tricks to get the door open without having to destroy it???
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-19-2006 10:02 PM
The door panel is going to HAVE to come off. I had mine done, but I know on the 68's there's a rod that connect to the latch that opens it, from the inside. I'm thinking the cotter pin came loose, and the rod dropped off. Why it don't open from the outside is a mystery, mine would open from that side, just not the inside. Maybe the latch itself gave up the ghost.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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Barry70Stang
Gearhead Posts: 306
From: West Monroe, La USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-20-2006 10:35 AM
I have the opposite problem, I can open my passenger side door from the inside, but not the outside  Sorry I'm no help! I would like to know what you do to fix the problem though. For the meantime I have bigger problems to deal with  Barry
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-21-2006 06:13 PM
If you shine a small penlight down the window gap you should be able to see the lever enough to trip it with a coat hanger.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 1349
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-22-2006 08:09 AM
This exact procedure is described in the Ford shop manual for just such emergencys:"Use 1/8" welders wire or equivalent. The completed tool will be 29" long, with a 1/2" right angle bend on one end, and a 3" right-angle bend on the other. Roll down the window,slip the end with the short bend down inside the door panel at the rear and trip the latch pawl." Sounds easy, but it will probably take some fiddling to do.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-22-2006 07:41 PM
My answer incuded a penlight.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 1349
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-22-2006 08:05 PM
Ah yes, but mine was the 'official" Ford procedure. So there.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-22-2006 08:21 PM
You win. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 1349
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-22-2006 11:51 PM
Nah, Man...we all drive Mustangs so we're all winners!to paraphrase: "I'd rather coat-hanger open my Mustang's door than to pull the window away from the body to unlock my Camaro!" (anyone who has owned a 2nd-gen Camaro/Bird will know EXACTLY what I am talking about!)
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-24-2006 07:16 PM
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'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 4244
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-26-2006 03:31 PM
I'm chuckling...
Drove a 70 coupe for eight years. It regularly locked me out or in - had to climb over to passenger side. Had forgotten about that. Ahhh, the memories we make with these old cars.
Thanks,
J.[This message has been edited by 66HIPO&more (edited 10-26-2006).]
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