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Bookaray · 05-15-2014, 04:42 PM

I have a 1928 Model A Coupe. The driver's side door will not remain latched. How is the best way to remove the interior door panel to get access to the mechanisms inside the door in order to adjust the door latch and window regulator?

JackA · 05-15-2014, 05:42 PM

Assuming they are held in by hidden clips, remove the door handles and use a screwdriver or some flat wide tool, get it close to the clip and pop it out of the hole. There are special tools for this at Harbor freight. It should be easy to do.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-15-2014, 06:25 PM

Here's a thread that might help. Also you can find more threads by using the "SEARCH" in the upper right on the site and type in "Tudor door latch", which is the same as your coupe.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...dor+door+latch

I would buy the correct door panel removal tool to pop the panel nails out of the slots or holes.

Doug in NJ · 05-15-2014, 07:27 PM

Use the proper tool to avoid damaging the panels!
Usually it looks like a putty knife with a forked tongue :-)

Doug

Mitch//pa · 05-15-2014, 07:47 PM

here are the two i have ::

1931 flamingo · 05-16-2014, 10:49 AM

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Before you pull the door apart have you tried adj the "catch" on the door post??
Paul in CT

Bookaray · 05-16-2014, 05:58 PM

Thanks to everyone for the replies. They were very helpful.

05-15-2014, 04:42 PM	#1
Bookaray Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 28	Interior door panels I have a 1928 Model A Coupe. The driver's side door will not remain latched. How is the best way to remove the interior door panel to get access to the mechanisms inside the door in order to adjust the door latch and window regulator?

05-15-2014, 05:42 PM	#2
JackA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL / St. Stephen, NB Posts: 195	Re: Interior door panels Assuming they are held in by hidden clips, remove the door handles and use a screwdriver or some flat wide tool, get it close to the clip and pop it out of the hole. There are special tools for this at Harbor freight. It should be easy to do.

05-15-2014, 06:25 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Interior door panels Here's a thread that might help. Also you can find more threads by using the "SEARCH" in the upper right on the site and type in "Tudor door latch", which is the same as your coupe. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...dor+door+latch I would buy the correct door panel removal tool to pop the panel nails out of the slots or holes.

05-15-2014, 07:27 PM	#4
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 966	Re: Interior door panels Use the proper tool to avoid damaging the panels! Usually it looks like a putty knife with a forked tongue :-) Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

05-16-2014, 10:49 AM	#6
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Interior door panels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Before you pull the door apart have you tried adj the "catch" on the door post?? Paul in CT

05-16-2014, 05:58 PM	#7
Bookaray Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 28	Re: Interior door panels Thanks to everyone for the replies. They were very helpful.