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orange72 · 05-21-2002, 07:52 PM

anyone whos done this how hard is it when it comes to the selenoids and poppers. thanks for any info. later

diehardrider · 05-21-2002, 11:22 PM

havnt done it but many friends have and lots of problems
. IM shaving the handles and passenger side key hole and just using the key hole on the driver door to open it. My dads friend did the rigging

busterwivell · 05-21-2002, 11:29 PM

That's a good idea!

*Zkast* · 05-22-2002, 12:01 AM

I did my 78 ElCamino a few years ago, wasnt a big deal at all.. Just a short trip to the salvage yard and 1 alarm system.

I used GM starter soleniods, Plunger and a standard ignition coil mounting bracket. Bolt the bracket inside the door, slide the soleniod in(leave it loose) then take the old rod that went to the door handle and attach it to the plunger. Adjust the soleniod were you need it.

Next was to unplug the power locks and use this wiring for the soleniods. Here's were the trick part comes in... The alarm system was designed to unlock the drivers side with one click, both door locks with 2 clicks. So all of that worked great when it came time to open the doors.. click click and your in. I also took a old universal ignition switch and mounted it in the bed in case of emergencies (it opened both doors too).

In each door I mounted 1 very strong, very short spring to push the door open after clicking. O and since the old power lock system was used, this is how you got out too. or if you really wanted to use the handle inside, you could.

The only trouble I had was during the winter, nothing a bucket of water wouldnt cure though... heck any door will freez up given the chance. I'd do it again if I had the right vehicle.

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orange72 · 05-22-2002, 08:59 AM

thanks for the info guys. i can get a kit with a strong selenoid around the price of 300. yea yea i know kinda expensive but i liked it. anyways where do you mount the poppers at?? later

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1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer

NSANE68!!! · 05-22-2002, 09:46 AM

AUTOLOC, makes the best kit on the market IMO, and it comes with 38# solonoids plenty to open these old doors, and you can find the kits for around $145. I put this kit on over 3 1/2 years ago and no problems. Put the poppers down in the lower corner of the door. And shaving your doors then leaving a key hole? shaving is kinda pointless then. If you do do that at least move the key hole way down to the bottom of the door. JMO every body is different

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68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw

orange72 · 05-22-2002, 12:59 PM

yea thats the kit i was looking at. its from autoloc. with 50 pound selenoids and all the wiring and remotes and everything it was listed around 300 but im sure you can get it cheaper. later

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1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer

NSANE68!!! · 05-22-2002, 01:44 PM

COOL!!! They make a great kit. But you don't need anything stronger than 35-38#, the rest is overkill. The kit is straight forward. I installed both doors and all wiring in about 1.5hrs. pretty easy. Good luck

orange72 · 05-22-2002, 09:46 PM

hey nsane one more question. where did you get your kit from? did you order it or go to a local store or what. oh and by the way. since you seem to be into a lot of custom stuff do you know of any place i can find some lcd lights to go between my roll pan and tailgate. thanks.

05-21-2002, 07:52 PM	#1
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	shaved door handles anyone whos done this how hard is it when it comes to the selenoids and poppers. thanks for any info. later __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

05-21-2002, 11:22 PM	#2
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	havnt done it but many friends have and lots of problems . IM shaving the handles and passenger side key hole and just using the key hole on the driver door to open it. My dads friend did the rigging __________________ RYAN KING 71 swb 4x4

05-21-2002, 11:29 PM	#3
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	That's a good idea! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-22-2002, 08:59 AM	#5
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	thanks for the info guys. i can get a kit with a strong selenoid around the price of 300. yea yea i know kinda expensive but i liked it. anyways where do you mount the poppers at?? later ------------------ 1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

05-22-2002, 09:46 AM	#6
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	AUTOLOC, makes the best kit on the market IMO, and it comes with 38# solonoids plenty to open these old doors, and you can find the kits for around $145. I put this kit on over 3 1/2 years ago and no problems. Put the poppers down in the lower corner of the door. And shaving your doors then leaving a key hole? shaving is kinda pointless then. If you do do that at least move the key hole way down to the bottom of the door. JMO every body is different ------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

05-22-2002, 12:01 AM	#4
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	I did my 78 ElCamino a few years ago, wasnt a big deal at all.. Just a short trip to the salvage yard and 1 alarm system. I used GM starter soleniods, Plunger and a standard ignition coil mounting bracket. Bolt the bracket inside the door, slide the soleniod in(leave it loose) then take the old rod that went to the door handle and attach it to the plunger. Adjust the soleniod were you need it. Next was to unplug the power locks and use this wiring for the soleniods. Here's were the trick part comes in... The alarm system was designed to unlock the drivers side with one click, both door locks with 2 clicks. So all of that worked great when it came time to open the doors.. click click and your in. I also took a old universal ignition switch and mounted it in the bed in case of emergencies (it opened both doors too). In each door I mounted 1 very strong, very short spring to push the door open after clicking. O and since the old power lock system was used, this is how you got out too. or if you really wanted to use the handle inside, you could. The only trouble I had was during the winter, nothing a bucket of water wouldnt cure though... heck any door will freez up given the chance. I'd do it again if I had the right vehicle. ------------------ Pictures and more... piston@zkast.com '71 LWB 350/350T, PS/PB Special options? Yes, RUST... Need some? ------------------------------------------ Webmaster/Team owner www.zkast.com Garrett - Olathe, Kansas

05-22-2002, 12:59 PM	#7
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	yea thats the kit i was looking at. its from autoloc. with 50 pound selenoids and all the wiring and remotes and everything it was listed around 300 but im sure you can get it cheaper. later ------------------ 1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

05-22-2002, 01:44 PM	#8
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	COOL!!! They make a great kit. But you don't need anything stronger than 35-38#, the rest is overkill. The kit is straight forward. I installed both doors and all wiring in about 1.5hrs. pretty easy. Good luck __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

05-22-2002, 09:46 PM	#9
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	hey nsane one more question. where did you get your kit from? did you order it or go to a local store or what. oh and by the way. since you seem to be into a lot of custom stuff do you know of any place i can find some lcd lights to go between my roll pan and tailgate. thanks. __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.



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