My passenger side inside door look rod became detached, keeping me from operating the inside lock. When I got in the door I was able to find a black retainer insert on the bottom of the door. I tried reinserting it and putting it back together but it just pops out again after inserting the rod. I see there are retainer clips on WCCC but they include the metal clip. The clip itself looks different than mine and I have no idea how I would change it out. I’ve included a picture. Or I can just try to use the plastic grommet from WCCC and put it into what I have there. Any suggestions is appreciated.
Thank you,
Rob
Daniel Carpenter makes a replacement clip/grommet assembly.
WCCC has used originals.
You could also source a used latch assembly and harvest the clips off that.
Thanks! I’ll definitely check out NPD as it looks like it’s new instead of a used one. WCCC actually had a repro but it wasn’t available. Thanks again.
Rob
Check with your local auto parts store as they may well have new clips in stock. Also it looks like someone has added some sort of power lock system to your car. That could also be a part of your problem. Power locks were not an available option in 1973.
Randy Goodling
CCOA #95
Yea, thank you. I did notice that. I thought it was odd they were there.