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Old 04-30-2021, 11:29 AM   #1
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Help with storage compartments

Help I have 2 busses I can not get these doors to open , I have drilled out lock on one they are froze up on inside any suggestions how to get open ? 2nd pic is of Inside door that opens on good bus
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Old 04-30-2021, 05:22 PM   #2
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Drill out the rivets on the hinge and swing door skin outward etc.
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Drill out the rivets on the hinge and swing door skin outward etc.
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Quick n dirty.... I like it !!

Besides, your not a true Skoolie if you haven’t busted a rivet!
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Drill out the rivets on the hinge and swing door skin outward etc.
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That's how we did it. Still haven't fixed the latch correctly
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