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ebfabman · 10-03-2014, 07:52 PM

These work real good.

Gmcfolife · 10-04-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

These work real good.

Very nice work! I have power ones and trying to figure how to install them. Im glad to see how you did it. Do you have any pics of the interior side of the door? Are yours power? Do you think these would work with power windows?

nobolt · 10-04-2014, 04:07 AM

nice to see your post Earl.

jjzepplin · 10-04-2014, 05:53 AM

Do these just bolt in?

IIGW · 10-04-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Do these just bolt in?

yes after all the grinding, cutting and welding is done..

ebfabman · 10-04-2014, 08:42 PM

Hmmm...lets see, will they bolt right in....ummm...not without a little work.....

hotrodder · 10-04-2014, 09:35 PM

are these the standard bearclaw latches? are the stock outer handles used or are you using remotes? thanks

ebfabman · 10-04-2014, 10:40 PM

They are the large ones and yes all the linkage was fabed up to use the stock door handle and lock.

RManson · 10-05-2014, 12:05 AM

Seems like a lot of work to replace a set of latches that typically work fine. What's the point? Honestly, not being a jerk.

The install looks very nice BTW. I know how much work this can be and your metal finishing is very good.

**jocko** · 10-05-2014, 12:49 AM

I think the point is safety, with an ulterior motive of making something awesome in the process. Subtlety rocks - most folks won't even notice this when you're done. That's why I like it so much.
That is some beautiful fab work - thanks for sharing.

hotrodder · 10-05-2014, 09:08 PM

I agree with jocko, if you know anything about fab. work this is really amazing. To get the latches in is one thing but to get the stock rods to operate the inner and outer handles and the lock is really hard to do. If you ask what's the point, then you really wouldn't understand.

**kitsbeach** · 10-06-2014, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodder

If you ask what's the point, then you really wouldn't understand.

LOL..!! You got it..!!

**chewychevy67** · 10-06-2014, 10:35 AM

Does this set up stay locked when you shut the door or will the lock still pop up? That alone would make me want to do this.

RManson · 10-06-2014, 05:30 PM

Safety? Is there a "door flies open randomly" problem with these trucks I don't know about?

10-03-2014, 07:52 PM	#1
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Bear Claw latches These work real good. Attached Images

10-04-2014, 04:07 AM	#3
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Bear Claw latches nice to see your post Earl. __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

10-04-2014, 05:53 AM	#4
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Bear Claw latches Do these just bolt in? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

10-04-2014, 08:42 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Bear Claw latches Hmmm...lets see, will they bolt right in....ummm...not without a little work..... Attached Images

10-04-2014, 09:35 PM	#7
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Bear Claw latches are these the standard bearclaw latches? are the stock outer handles used or are you using remotes? thanks

10-04-2014, 10:40 PM	#8
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Bear Claw latches They are the large ones and yes all the linkage was fabed up to use the stock door handle and lock. Attached Images

10-05-2014, 12:05 AM	#9
RManson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 159	Re: Bear Claw latches Seems like a lot of work to replace a set of latches that typically work fine. What's the point? Honestly, not being a jerk. The install looks very nice BTW. I know how much work this can be and your metal finishing is very good.

10-05-2014, 12:49 AM	#10
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Bear Claw latches I think the point is safety, with an ulterior motive of making something awesome in the process. Subtlety rocks - most folks won't even notice this when you're done. That's why I like it so much. That is some beautiful fab work - thanks for sharing.

10-05-2014, 09:08 PM	#11
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Bear Claw latches I agree with jocko, if you know anything about fab. work this is really amazing. To get the latches in is one thing but to get the stock rods to operate the inner and outer handles and the lock is really hard to do. If you ask what's the point, then you really wouldn't understand.

10-06-2014, 10:35 AM	#13
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: Bear Claw latches Does this set up stay locked when you shut the door or will the lock still pop up? That alone would make me want to do this.

10-06-2014, 05:30 PM	#14
RManson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 159	Re: Bear Claw latches Safety? Is there a "door flies open randomly" problem with these trucks I don't know about?

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