Thread: How do I get this door open???????

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Originally Posted by 32 Hemi Deuce

The next question: how does the rod attach to the lever? They both have a hole. Was there a rivet holding them together? What should I use to attache the rod to the lever? You folks have been great!

I would look inside the door for the attaching device that came out, using a telescoping magnet, or a telescoping mirror & a light source to try to see what was in there before. If the holes in the two pieces align in both the door latched and unlatched position, rather than a rivet I would probably lean towards a short bolt, a pair of flat washers and a nylock nut, leaving it loose enough to pivot easily. Just one approach, without seeing the parts you're dealing with, and assuming alignment of the holes.