Can you remove the front seat 
and then the trim panel ?
 
Tom S
 
 
Take the front fender off, so you can unbolt the hinges.
Mike
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  Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:41 
AM
  Subject: [FWDLK] Driver's Door will not 
  open... How do I get door panel off to repair?
  
  All...
   
  The door latch mechanism on my 1956 NYer St. Regis has failed, and I 
  can't open the driver's door from inside or from outside. I need to get the 
  door panel off to repair mechanism, but need to get door OPEN to remove panel. 
  Suggestions?? Ideas???
   
  Thanks for your help.