66 Coronet wrong door locks?

[jteck10]

random question here, my 1966 coronet doors wont lock - is it possible the wrong locks are installed on the door? or wrong arm?

in the picture, the rod that goes from the lock to the locking mechanism within the door wont extend high enough to let the lock gear engage
from inside the door, the lock looks to be new, but the rod and all other gears look to be old.

when i look up a replacement set online, every kit comes with a different shaped rod than what i have

is it possible i have the wrong rod, lock, or door hinge pin?

any help is appreciated!

 

[RemCharger]

Right in the middle of the lower circle, is that a screw? Is there a corresponding hole on the other side? Might be an adjustment there

 

[YY1]

They won't lock with the key, after they are closed?

 

[jteck10]

Right in the middle of the lower circle, is that a screw? Is there a corresponding hole on the other side? Might be an adjustment there

This little guy? I think it is a screw but I didn’t see a possibility of adjusting last time I was in there. I’ll get in there in a bit and try messing around with it

 

[jteck10]

They won't lock with the key, after they are closed?

Negative, I tried that

 

[YY1]

What's the possibility the doors have been changed?

Are they a different color under the panel, or any other signs?

Do they lock with the push button?

 

[RemCharger]

This little guy? I think it is a screw but I didn’t see a possibility of adjusting last time I was in there. I’ll get in there in a bit and try messing around with it

View attachment 1541602

Yep there's a little Allen head screw for that adjustment from the out side. Loosen it up, you'll see

 

[jteck10]

Yep there's a little Allen head screw for that adjustment from the out side. Loosen it up, you'll seeView attachment 1541614

awesome! gonna try this in a bit and see if it helps

 

[jteck10]

What's the possibility the doors have been changed?

Are they a different color under the panel, or any other signs?

Do they lock with the push button?

i wouldnt doubt it at this point. no fender tag, custom interior, some parts and peices removed, new paint job, no build sheet. i'm open to any possibility at this point

they wont lock with the push button either

 

[YY1]

With the door closed?

If not, unhook the push button linkage and see.

 

[Sam69sat]

Here's a pic from my 67 coronet parts car for comparison purposes. Drivers door 4dr car.

 

[jteck10]

Here's a pic from my 67 coronet parts car for comparison purposes. Drivers door 4dr car.

View attachment 1541624

they look identical, thanks!

 

[jteck10]

With the door closed?

If not, unhook the push button linkage and see.

negative, they wouldnt do it with the door closed either. just fixed this with the adjustment screw noted above.

 

[jteck10]

Yep there's a little Allen head screw for that adjustment from the out side. Loosen it up, you'll seeView attachment 1541614

CASE CLOSED!
huge thanks, adjusted these on both the drivers and passengers side and the doors both lock with the keys now.
thanks again!

 

[YY1]

Learn something every day.

I'm on my 6th 66/67 B body and never knew or had to know about that adjustment screw.