ok so my cousin was backing up my car (i parked on the water hose and he needed to move it a little bit to get the hose), he didnt have the keys so he just put the car in nuetrul and pushed back (so the door was open). At first the car didnt move so he pushed hard (foot on the ground) he was caught off guard when it started ging to fast. He didn't have time to brake and the door hit the trailer. Now the door won't close. We think there is something wrong the bottom lock.

We think this part might be the problem

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=1966+...42&tx=79&ty=55

Help Please

btw the door never opened from the outside using the handle

 

The latch is closed, If you get something the size of the striker to place in there and then pull the door release from inside you should be able to open the jaws by pulling out. Two people would make it a bit easier, but could be done with one set of hands. That's what I would do, but someone might weigh in with an easier clearer explanation.
OR you bent the hinges.

 

i dont think its the latch if the door was open, the hinges got bent.Also im assuming that link to the pic wasnt your actual door.

 

the jaws are open and it still wont close

 

can you get a pic the door or the hinges?

 

When you say it won't close, do you mean it's jammed wide open, like you can get in and out, or it swings shut, but won't latch so you can drive it?

 

I think maybe the door was pushed toward the front of the car enough that the latch is trying to wrap around the big part of the pin. Short of putting everything "right", you might try putting a large single washer under the pin.

It could be other things though....


Edit.... DUH, sorry, wrong brand/timeframe... no pin on early Mustang.... might be a similar thing with the latch/wheel

 

ok so it will close but it won't latch and stay shut and yes i'll get a picture