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hmmm....i think we are terribly behind on some updates !! are you sand-bagging ?????

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Yep.... door handles are ##@*&**ing killin me.......so bad as matter of fact I bought 2 new doors.....but considering the rework to be done, I had long talk with myself and pushed through it......here's hint of new controls behind handle...not revealing on the doors till I get it right..guess where the door lock cylinders came from....jim

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man, those look AMAZING !

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China?

My guess would be a motorhome application.
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Now that was funny!!!......They are early corvette fender alarm cylinders...they are identical as c10 cylinders except of course these are single pole switches...power thru them to micro switch on handle...turn key..no power to handle...so door is effectively locked from outside...oh yeah they are opening 80 lb door pulls...that metal cutout is from new 1st gen. Camaro door skins....yes more money....lol......jim

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That looks great! I have no idea what those cylinders cost since they were for a Corvette, but I assume they werent cheap. They were also used in the rear.
gate of GM station wagons to roll power windows down.

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Great ideal...Jim

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Each lock will have separate battery feed....thought about having just driver's side cutting power for both doors..and pass. dummied ..but with 2 separate circuits less chance of not being able to get into truck....also may have a 3rd point of power with a magnetic switch for peace of mind..all of this does fit with one piece windows...barely....

The reason I shifted to electric was the geometry on the bear claw to the handle I could never get right without way to much pressure on handle button....1 piece windows are so close to end of door that the rod was at poor angle...I had it working but way to hard to open..almost binding button.....so went to plan B............jim

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Not to bad on price...and especially since they keep the same look

http://www.ebay.com/itm/C3-Corvette-...3b15a0&vxp=mtr

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I need to borrow that frame rotisserie you built!
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I used Impala/Corvette handles, but also installed some bear claw latches. The linkage all lined up.

http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/1965...P1040166-M.jpg

http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/1965...P1040131-M.jpg

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Jim are you going to the swap meet in Conroe next week? If so I was still looking for a good clean drivers door if you know of one.
Thanks
Mark

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What headers are you going to use
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any updates?

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Man ya'll probably think I died.....however not so!!! My only son bought his 1st house on a short sale in Jan.....been remodeling ever since....back on it by June hopefully......jim

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We'll be waiting....Jim

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looking forward to some progress !

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I'm almost back....taking care of my place now .....way behind on upkeep on house and yard....since i just finished my kids......130 straight days...whew......on page 38 of your thread tryin to catch up......I'll clean my shop and be back soon......jim

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Sweet !
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Awesome work so far bud, I gotta watch for all the awesomeness to get completed!
Lovin it!

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lets see it !

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Ok....I'm back......here's what I hope the Ring Brothers would like to see on a c10......These are 1st Gen Camaro handles....full billet...a very nice piece.....Were a pain to do on this truck....Yes I cut up 2 brand new 69 panels to get contours right....Since the geometry is very extreme from button to bear claw release....I chose to electrically open the doors...Start with battery to the NOS corvette alarm switches...then up to the limit switch...push button...battery flows to door popper...pulls bearclaw...

Turn door switch with key.....no power to limit sw...door is effectively locked....Don't worry.... will have a door handle inside release(mechanical) when inside car, plus a cutoff to outside key switch battery in console....sounds technical but really simple and effective and no strain on handle or paint while pushing button........more later........jim

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Also yes the handle was moved down 1 1/4" from stock

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Jim, very slick ideal. The door fitment to the body is perfect very nice job with everything...Jim

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A couple of my favorite to date pics.....keeps me motivated!!!.......jim

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Yeah, that looks so sweeeet...Jim

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I have read your entire post but could not remember exactly what tires you have on the back? You got the 12 inch wide Schotts correct? Are those 315s on the back? I appreciate your input on the one piece windows btw.
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The pics look good......they help me stay motivated too!!!!!
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Like it

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hi .
any more updates .

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x2?

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thanx guys and yes I'm tryin to get bed together now.....stopped and doin some lite bodywork on driver's bedside (both originals) before mounting.....tryin to incorporate PB's accuair tank/compressor mounts....and their mount for accuair controls....and the mounts to raise bed all in one design.....more toward end of week......my largest swapmeet of the year is in 6 wks and it takes a lot of my time.....600+ vendors and 10-14k spectators to manage ...plus 12 employees......did i leave out the wife!!!!!.......lol...............jim

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For those of u who have never been to a Sunday only swapmeet in Houston.....here's how serious these swapmeeters were...about 320 for 8 hrs...then all gone..........jim

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The handles look great, cant wait for the bed pics !

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Mike I guess I'm just following you through threads, But once again I have to agree. I love those handles. I've been looking at possibly doing something simular. I am definantly seeing awesomeness unfold befor my eyes here. :metal:

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i was there at 6:50am and it was packed already, your truck is looking good also :metal:

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Did u buy some 67-72 stuff from my buddy in the gray dodge in the pic...the 67-72 stuff was mine..only way I can still sell mine!!! Can't believe both sets of trailin arms didn't sell .....gave them away at $100....sold 1 set........jim

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What's the date and info on this BIG swap meet??? I'm all ears
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Conroe Nov 1-3....600 + vendors ......10-14k walking on sat.....crazy.....I dont charge the spectator for parking or entry.(never happens in Houston area)...some say we get a lot of lookie-lou's.....i say we were all lookie-lou's at one time until we bought somethin!!.......pics from past ones....tell u what....u come see and if it's not what i say...i'll give u ur gas money back!!!

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no i didnt buy any parts i really have no need for any, bought a couple of antique things and a triple ball receiver hitch with a solid shank for 10 bucks, brought it to work blasted it and painted it looks like brand new. theres one in new caney tx just a little north of the humble one next weekend oct 5th and 6th. dont think ill make the conroe one ill be in your state that weekend headed to check out the Tabasco factory then to New Orleans.