Electric Door Lock Installation?

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For those who have installed electric door locks - Where / how did you mount your actuators?

Pics would be a big help.

Thanks,
Tim

 

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Locks

I made a simple L bracket that attached to the stock Ford actuator. The door pic is the only pic I have. My Tech pages has more details of the install.

 

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Here's how I made mine. I used 4 screws (2 under the door panel, and 2 at the edge of the door). Also, between the bracket and inner door I used strips of rubber sheet to eliminate the any sound when the locks are operated.

 

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Thanks gp001. These door locks have been sitting in my basement all winter. I'm finally going to install them this weekend.

Glen can you post a link to your Tech Page?

Thanks,
Tim

 

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Glen's Tech Page is linked in the menu from this site:

http://users.ev1.net/~gbuzek/

 

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Nice pics gp! That looks pretty simple.

65 fastback said:

Glen can you post a link to your Tech Page?

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This one is worth putting on your favorites list.

http://users.ev1.net/~gbuzek/

Edit: D'oh! 69PaleHorse beat me to it.

 

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Thanks guys. Keep in mind I did it a little different. I didn't use the "bent rod" method that comes with most door pops. I found it deflects too much. I mounted the pops so that I could use a straight piece of threaded rod to connect the door pop to the existing lock rod.

 

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On a side note. I can't tell you how funny it is that people are amazed that a 66 Mustang has power locks activated by the alarm. I get people all the time asking me if I just locked/unlocked my doors with my remote. The look on their face is like I just showed them the cure for cancer.

 

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Very informative great pics too, Thanks

 

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Hey GP

GP001,
Are the door latch mechanisms repo units and if so how have they been working out? I still have the originals, removed cleaned and degreased but still not as smooth as they need to be.

I hate to spend 70.00 a pop (No pun intended) on two sets of mechanisms but if the job needs it, make it so.

 

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Glen's 1965 5.0 said:

GP001,
Are the door latch mechanisms repo units and if so how have they been working out? I still have the originals, removed cleaned and degreased but still not as smooth as they need to be.

I hate to spend 70.00 a pop (No pun intended) on two sets of mechanisms but if the job needs it, make it so.

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Glen,
I bought the MES 2 door kit from here http://a1electric.com/mes.htm for 59.99. If you already have the wiring you can scroll to the bottom for just the pops, but 2 of them are almost as much as the kit. These suckers are powerful and smooth. We put them in my buddy's truck (daily driver 18k+ miles a year) a few years ago and they still work fine.

EDIT - Oooops! I am really tired and misread your post. The latch mechanisms are repro units. They seem to work very well ( as compared to most repro crap).

 

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Well, one month later and I never said thanks. And by the way, I'm finally getting around to the installation this weekend. Electric door locks and electric windows.

Tim

 

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My Father sent me a dealer add-on accessory power door lock kit. It is still in the factory boxes and I am considering installing it. I have to admit that there is not much use for it - but but what the heck - it is free. Thanks for the info.

SG