1968 Plymouth GTX

['68 Coronet R/T]

Door lock is not working. If I push down to lock the door, I can still get the door to open by pressing firmly on the outside button. It's like the pressure from my thumb on the button is enough to override the lock and open the door.

I am beginning to wonder if the previous owner installed the wrong mechanism.

Notice that there is an extra rod connector at the back. Not sure what that is for?
Also, does the rod extending up to the top of door attach on the inside of the lever as shown here or should it be on the other side?

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

Door lock is not working. If I push down to lock the door, I can still get the door to open by pressing firmly on the outside button. It's like the pressure from my thumb on the button is enough to override the lock and open the door.

I am beginning to wonder if the previous owner installed the wrong mechanism.

Notice that there is an extra rod connector at the back. Not sure what that is for?
Also, does the rod extending up to the top of door attach on the inside of the lever as shown here or should it be on the other side?

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Nothing???

 

[zyzzyx]

I believe that rear window trim slips onto the package tray before you install it. Then you push the
tray all the way back to the window.

 

['68 Coronet R/T]

A question for you engine builders.
When cleaning the pushrods for my engine, I noticed some small marks on a couple of the rods. Looks like pitting to me. Would these still be useable?

 

[zyzzyx]

They're fine. Just make sure you remove any rust.