The lock linkage was adjusted. Much better!

The ripped passenger armrest was removed and the latch linkage adjusted.

The car was moved back to the center bay, because next up...

... those rusty rivnuts underneath were drilled-out and replaced in preparation for the rocker panels to be reinstalled. Truly an awful and uninspiring task, unless you like hot metal shavings hitting you in the arm. I don't.

The engine compartment was stripped and prepared for painting (this is only half-way done...)