Re: IML: passenger door

Brandt,

Call Lowell Howe,

209-892-3464, leave message- he is very quick to call back & even faster shipping.

cell 209-581-6221, I usually get him on this phone.

He is the only person I know of who is professionally rebuilding the hinges, he will also have the other part you need.

Bill & Jan McPheeters, Shaver Lake, Ca

----- Original Message -----

From: jsadowski

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Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 6:21 PM

Subject: Re: IML: passenger door

There was someone reproducing that check arm piece. Haven't seen them advertised for some time though. I would remove the remaining piece before you do further damage or someone is injured. I'm betting the star wheel problem is the inner mechanism is all gummed up.I had a 64 that the drivers door had this problem & either refused to shut or would fly open while driving. I finally discovered the works were full of rust & crud. Once freed up, no further problem.You may be able to do this by spraying something such as WD-40 or a penetrate & work the handles & lock till it frees up. If this doesn't work. You will need to remove the inner door panel to get inside to give things a good cleaning. The penetrate & an old toothbrush work well here. I've owned 4 63's & have had lots of practice with doors & windows. They are relatively easy compared to 64-66 Imperials.

John

----- Original Message -----

From: Brandt Daniels

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Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 2:51 PM

Subject: IML: passenger door

OK...

so friends dont like to ride in the 63 Le Baron because the passenger door has some problems..first off, in the hinge there is a little metal hook device that holds the door propped open and prevents the door from opening all the way.. that little hook thing is broken in half and u can not shut the door unless u stick your finger in there and put the piece back into the hinge slot. so i either need to remove it or fabricate a new one..anyone know how to do that? also the little star(?) gear on the door jam that catches the car body to hold it closed doesnt work well and u have to spin it with your fingers a couple times to help it hold the door shut. i think alot of the problems that are the most annoying on the car are the doors and windows.

Brandt
1963 Le Baron

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