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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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cant open my door

so i got in an accident and my door is smashed...... the door is locked on the inside and i can't slide the little lock to unlock it and i can't open to door to begin to replace it any ideas....... if you know how i can replace my rear quatter pannel too that would be great
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Re: cant open my door

Since its F'ed just get a big pry bar and go to town. Its not like you are going to hurt anything. I have bought alot of wrecked cars and sometimes thats how you got to do it.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Re: cant open my door

I dont know where your at, but if your near Fort Worth TX I do have a nice rear quarter and door for a firebird.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Re: cant open my door

ya im up in alberta canada so thats a little bit of a drive for some parts lol thanks tho
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Re: cant open my door

i wouldnt do the pry bar, id do cut the outer door skin with a grinder and look at the locking mecanism, see if you can get it to pop that way first
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