Smashed Beaver Monterey

[Ed Beckett]

Hey folks, just got my Beaver back from visits to several shops for work on several issues and finally new carpet and windows defogged. I park it in front of my house for final clean up and to take care of minor maintenance issues.  I live on a private drive where trash truck normally has to pass by. I brought my neighbors trash bins up so the truck would not have to pass my Beaver. Well, the trash truck could pass easily but did not see the Beaver at all and smashed my passenger side front. The door is jammed so cannot get in to turn on ignition for the HWH system to allow towing . Any ideas on how to get in? Thanks  Ed

[David T. Richelderfer]

I hope the garbage company required a drug test from their driver!  So, all your windows are locked, eh?  Other than prying the entry door open since it's bunged up anyways or breaking a window, there is no other way in that I can think of.  Since the door is bunged up, I would try breaking a window in the door maybe.

[Jerry Carr]

are your windows locked? I have climbed in a window whale having issues with a lock
 

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Jerry's correct. Only way is a window. The door frame is reinforced so forcing it will be very tough. If no window is unlatched and the door is toast, consider breaking the door window. In future consider always leaving one window unlatched so you can get in if you lock in or lose keys etc.
Steve

[Jim Nichols]

Break the door window as door will be replaced anyway

[Ed Beckett]

Update: Used two pry bars at the bottom and got the door open. It will open and shut now so can drive to the shop when I rig up a mirror. Thanks for all the support.