1961-63 Thunderbird Outside Door Open Button Replacement

In this video I show you how we replaced the outside door open push button assembly and remove the door latch assembly and how it all works inside the door.

[@Berzrk-Z]

Thank you soooooooooo much for any and all 61-63 content!!!! I'm a complete newbie and am trying to restore my 62 Tbird Convertible, and your videos have been invaluable.

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Thanks Leonard, glad to help.

[@J_R_Shop]

That's quite the door latch assembly, not complicated at all! Lol
Thanks for showing us how it all goes together. 👍👍

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

The hardest part is getting your arm in there to remove and reinstall the push button assembly. Once again, you have to be a contortionist.

[@christopherhenry3472]

As always great info. I took apart the doors on my 65 in a hurry because I had a deadline to get it to the sandblaster. Luckily I have a 64 coupe that is all together for reference.

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Yes, I have found that it is always helpful to have a spare car to use as a reference. Why do you think I bought 2 Cadillacs? Its my bull shit excuse and Im sticking with it. lol

[@davidbaldwin2729]

I pulled the latch assembly out from my 64 tbird to clean and grease, then got it all back together with door card reinstalled. then a few days later I could not find my rechargeable Astro work light and a week later after that it dawned on me that the last time that I had used it was working on that door. door card partially back off and sure enough there is was where I left it inside the door. those regulator rollers always seem to need replacing.. thanks

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Hey David, yes we have all made those dumb mistakes. Losing or misplacing tools seems to be a regular occurrence around here.

[@R5RGP]

Hey, i actually need this one

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Well, now you know how to fix it. Good luck.

[@stevebrattain23]

great video, just what the doctor ordered!! Can the latch assembly be removed with those rods attached?

[@thetinkerer5300]

Hey there, I have a 63 landau, I live in Aurora CO. Is your shop open to the public? I need some help with these coil springs, they're no joke. Thanks, Ethan

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Hey Ethan, yes I can help you. I am one man so things go slowly and I have some cars ahead of you. email me at [e-mail] and we can talk about bringing your car in. I am located in Falcon, just east of Colorado Springs. Thanks.