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83C · 08-23-2004, 11:26 PM

I am getting ready to order the kit needed to shave my door handles and locks. What company would everyone go with and what size of silinoid? I want to have the doors open by remote. Of course I want the cheapest possible but I also want to be able to get in the truck when it is time to drive it.

gassucker · 08-23-2004, 11:29 PM

hey man i just oredered my kit, its autoloc 35lb solanoids, my truck will just be for the weekends not my daily driver!

SanitysBane · 08-23-2004, 11:41 PM

my bro put decota(sp?) digital in his daily driver

**N2TRUX** · 08-24-2004, 08:28 AM

I can't help on the door solonoids for shaved handles. I can recommend Autoloc as a company. We used their kit in my 77 for power door locks. The door lock solonoids work great, and the remotes do to. The remotes have great range and extra channels if you want to add other features controlled by them...

cochino12 · 08-24-2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 83C

I am getting ready to order the kit needed to shave my door handles and locks. What company would everyone go with and what size of silinoid? I want to have the doors open by remote. Of course I want the cheapest possible but I also want to be able to get in the truck when it is time to drive it.

I would recomend autoloc as well, if you dont mind paying a little more. When I shaved mine I used a regular power lock solenoid. I removed one of the springs for the latch mechanism to make it easier to open, then I bent the rod that comes with the solenoid to push the latch open and it works great. It only cost me $65 for the alarm to open the door and an additional $6 in solenoids. I posted some pics on the board here a while back but since the search is not working it may be hard to find them. If you need me to take pics of how I did my install I might be able to take some this weekend. Good luck

Adam

83C · 08-24-2004, 12:33 PM

If you have time I would like to see some pics. I have never done this before so I need all the help I can get. I have not heard anything bad about Autoloc. A little more expensive but it sounds like it is worth it. Do you have a way to get into your truck if you loose power?

cochino12 · 08-24-2004, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 83C

If you have time I would like to see some pics. I have never done this before so I need all the help I can get. I have not heard anything bad about Autoloc. A little more expensive but it sounds like it is worth it. Do you have a way to get into your truck if you loose power?

Autoloc makes great stuff and they have been around a while so I wouldnt worry about the quality of their parts at all. I will try and get some pics for you on Sat. I have been planning on adding a hood release type cable for the door but I havent gotten around to it yet. One other thing you could do is add a battery back up for your alarm/keyless entry so if the car battery dies the alarm will still have power so you can open your doors.

SanitysBane · 08-24-2004, 07:36 PM

my bro had a weathertight push button wired up so all he had to do was get a 9 volt batery(the little rectangular ones) and conect one end to the + and just hold it on the frame, never had a problem with it.

gassucker · 08-24-2004, 07:58 PM

the thing about gettin ur doors open if the battery is dead the kits come with a emergency cable for that, and somebody said about the corner windows leave them cracked so u can open them up and u can stick ur arm in there to open up the door, i tried it and i did it so i felt altitle better about it lol

Grim Reaper · 08-25-2004, 10:56 AM

I think there is a set of shaved doors ready for paint in the for sale section.

Grim Reaper · 08-25-2004, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gassucker

the thing about gettin ur doors open if the battery is dead the kits come with a emergency cable for that, and somebody said about the corner windows leave them cracked so u can open them up and u can stick ur arm in there to open up the door, i tried it and i did it so i felt altitle better about it lol

Why not get a couple bicycle cables and run then through the door end up into the fender and have them come out right by the fire wall by the hood hinge. If your battery is dead then you can grab the cable and release the door.

Yeah yeah hood release. on the 79 I had the cable brake and I just took the grill out. I looked at this on my 88 that to get the grill out you have to lift he hood. It looks like you can release the hood with a screw driver.

another option is a way to power the truck without lifting the hood. A lot of 4x4 folks put a fork lift battery conector up in the grill. They use those to plug in Winch or jumper cables. That would let you get power to the truck without opening anything . Just hide it behind the bumper. Most 4x4 shops have those in stock its that common.

LOHRTBT · 08-25-2004, 11:17 AM

YEs all this is well and good if you didnt shave your inner doors as well to eliminate the ease of breakins and make it look cleaner heheheh.

cochino12 · 08-25-2004, 11:21 AM

I think the most reliable back up would be the cable. If something goes wrong with the wiring, switch, alarm +12v isnt going to help very much.

LOHRTBT · 08-25-2004, 11:56 AM

83C · 08-25-2004, 10:42 PM

LOHRTBT-Shaving the inside is a cool idea. Do you shave your window handle? How do you raise and lower your windows?

My truck will not be a dailey driver. Will 35lb solenoid be enought or do I need the 50lb

LOHRTBT · 08-25-2004, 11:25 PM

Power windows..relocated switches

Get the heavy duty solenoid just to be safe. TOo much is better than not enough~

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2004, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LOHRTBT

YEs all this is well and good if you didnt shave your inner doors as well to eliminate the ease of breakins and make it look cleaner heheheh.

Tell me you didn't. Too late....you did......

cochino12 · 08-26-2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 83C

My truck will not be a dailey driver. Will 35lb solenoid be enought or do I need the 50lb

their is no need to spend that much money!! I will put some pictures up this weekend and show you how I did mine. They have been working perfect for over 5 years now and my truck was driven daily up until about 2 yrs ago. A 3lb door actuator is all you need.

LOHRTBT · 08-26-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Tell me you didn't. Too late....you did......

What ??? are you sharing my terror of when my solenoid goes dead?? hahaha! Considering my alarm wont pop the other door open it really sux!! lol

cochino12 · 08-28-2004, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 83C

If you have time I would like to see some pics. I have never done this before so I need all the help I can get. I have not heard anything bad about Autoloc. A little more expensive but it sounds like it is worth it. Do you have a way to get into your truck if you loose power?

Here's a couple, let me know if you need more

83C · 08-30-2004, 08:51 PM

Thanks for taking the pictures. They helped a bunch. I still have plenty of time to decide what to do. I am waiting on my body man to get my cab & doors done.

gassucker · 09-04-2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Here's a couple, let me know if you need more

hey man those pics help,can u take one of like where u put the wires and the relays like all next to each other? just wondering man thanks, just got all my stuff in yesterday so im pretty excited!also do u have door poppers?

RON WOODGEARD · 12-19-2004, 08:47 PM

Adam, What year are those? they are different then Mine....

cochino12 · 12-19-2004, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RON WOODGEARD

Adam, What year are those? they are different then Mine....

Mine is an '85 but it will work the same, I did it on a friends 72 also.

08-23-2004, 11:26 PM	#1
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	Shaved Door Handles I am getting ready to order the kit needed to shave my door handles and locks. What company would everyone go with and what size of silinoid? I want to have the doors open by remote. Of course I want the cheapest possible but I also want to be able to get in the truck when it is time to drive it. __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge

08-23-2004, 11:41 PM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	my bro put decota(sp?) digital in his daily driver __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-24-2004, 08:28 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I can't help on the door solonoids for shaved handles. I can recommend Autoloc as a company. We used their kit in my 77 for power door locks. The door lock solonoids work great, and the remotes do to. The remotes have great range and extra channels if you want to add other features controlled by them... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-24-2004, 12:33 PM	#6
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	If you have time I would like to see some pics. I have never done this before so I need all the help I can get. I have not heard anything bad about Autoloc. A little more expensive but it sounds like it is worth it. Do you have a way to get into your truck if you loose power? __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge

08-24-2004, 07:36 PM	#8
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	my bro had a weathertight push button wired up so all he had to do was get a 9 volt batery(the little rectangular ones) and conect one end to the + and just hold it on the frame, never had a problem with it. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-23-2004, 11:29 PM	#2
gassucker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 41	hey man i just oredered my kit, its autoloc 35lb solanoids, my truck will just be for the weekends not my daily driver!

08-24-2004, 07:58 PM	#9
gassucker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 41	the thing about gettin ur doors open if the battery is dead the kits come with a emergency cable for that, and somebody said about the corner windows leave them cracked so u can open them up and u can stick ur arm in there to open up the door, i tried it and i did it so i felt altitle better about it lol

08-25-2004, 10:56 AM	#10
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	I think there is a set of shaved doors ready for paint in the for sale section. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

08-25-2004, 11:17 AM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	YEs all this is well and good if you didnt shave your inner doors as well to eliminate the ease of breakins and make it look cleaner heheheh. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-25-2004, 11:21 AM	#13
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I think the most reliable back up would be the cable. If something goes wrong with the wiring, switch, alarm +12v isnt going to help very much. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 08-25-2004 at 11:29 AM.

08-25-2004, 11:56 AM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	__________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-25-2004, 10:42 PM	#15
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	LOHRTBT-Shaving the inside is a cool idea. Do you shave your window handle? How do you raise and lower your windows? My truck will not be a dailey driver. Will 35lb solenoid be enought or do I need the 50lb __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge

08-25-2004, 11:25 PM	#16
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Power windows..relocated switches Get the heavy duty solenoid just to be safe. TOo much is better than not enough~ __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-30-2004, 08:51 PM	#21
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	Thanks for taking the pictures. They helped a bunch. I still have plenty of time to decide what to do. I am waiting on my body man to get my cab & doors done. __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge

12-19-2004, 08:47 PM	#23
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Adam, What year are those? they are different then Mine....



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