I am currently attempting to re-install my doors on my 68 Firebird. The passenger door will close with a bit of a push, but when I try and open it using the outside door handle button, it wont release the latch. But when I use the inside handle, it does release. The latch assembly is new, but the door handle is original. The rod on the handle that pushes against the plate on the mechanism when you depress the button is about 1/2 to 3/4 inches away from the plate. So, it seems that the rod needs to be a bit longer or the plate needs to rotate down toward the rod tip. Below is a picture of the assembly I am speaking about for some clarity. Is there some adjustability to this or am I missing something?
