Blk63Vette

Hello

I noticed the inside **** (black plastic ball) on the passenger side is loose. I first thought that the **** needed to be tighten (screwed) but it is tight on post. The post that goes into the mechanism (latch appears to be "X" shape with a smal spring in center) is loose. I have never taken off the door panel before on this car. My question, is there a screw on the back of the post that can be tighten, or is the post riveted to the latch?

Thanks
Pete

jbfc2

I think you'll find that most of them are loose. I don't think it can be tightened. I put a piece of foam behind mine so when the door panel is on it makes it a tighter fit.

Chuck Gongloff

If you take it apart, you can tack weld it.

That's what I did. Tack weld it behind so you can't see the weld.

I believe the "post" is pushed/swedged in.

Chuck

rene-paul

I have an old old article that has a cure for your problem. If you want I can search my archives [boxes of vette mags] and fax it to you. Chuck is right on, the article will provide the details. BTW the return spring is available and should be replaced also.
brgds
rene

Blk63Vette

Im curious as to who sells the return spring?

AColbe01

Received a new one in from ZIP, the shaft on it was loose also, put a couple of jamb nuts on it to protect the threads and peened the shaft tighter to the metal. While you're in the door is a good time to check the door latch assembly. Over time there is a small finger that will wear away and make you have to pull further on the door **** to release the door.

This thread covers more of the latch possible issues (Less frequently will happen to passenger door) http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1718762

Good Luck,

Andy

philip964

On a '63 the door chrome ball is supposed to be black? Next you'll tell me the Stick shift ball is supposed to be black too! At least my console plate is black.

blubu

Yep it is only 63 Hell I put mine up and used chrome ones anyway