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72GMC51 · 01-14-2005, 11:26 PM

Looking at putting power door locks on my 72 GMC 1/2 ton truck, anyone use the ones offered by LMC or the ones sold by AutoLoc.
Thanks

bobs409 · 01-15-2005, 08:59 AM

I was thinking of "fabbing" in some from an older car. I have a set of 4 from a 1975 Malibu that work good.

If by chance you wanted to go this route, I can sell 2 of them for $25. (I'll keep the other 2 for my own truck)

Just a thought....

72GMC51 · 01-16-2005, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the reply, I will keep it in mind.
John

sneakysnake · 01-17-2005, 02:06 PM

If you dont buy a kit, you will need the "reversing relay"changes polarity to the motors not sure if on all models. I suggest picking a car that has the switches you like and take all the components associated with it(locks,switches,rubber boots,wiring,relay).

67ChevyRedneck · 01-17-2005, 02:14 PM

I don't have them in my truck, but I have heard good things about autolock...thinking about a set for mine.....

**StingRay** · 01-17-2005, 02:29 PM

I use the Hitachi ones that can be found in old Hyundai's they are also sold in the aftermarket and in my opinion are far better than most of the other aftermarket crap as they are built at oem standards. I have had a set in my truck for 10 years and they still work great.

JayDubBlazer · 01-17-2005, 02:53 PM

what does everyone use to protect the wires running to the door from the A-pillar

bobs409 · 01-18-2005, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneakysnake

If you dont buy a kit, you will need the "reversing relay"changes polarity to the motors not sure if on all models. I suggest picking a car that has the switches you like and take all the components associated with it(locks,switches,rubber boots,wiring,relay).

You won't need anything like if using the type I have. Power to 1 terminal pops the plunger out, power to the other terminal pops it back in.

If I do this mod, I'll be putting in some cheap "Help" brand plastic switches. Haven't thought of dealing with wires in the door jam yet, I'm only in the planning stages.

flip66 · 01-18-2005, 03:39 PM

I just put a set in from an 88 blazer a friend had them laying around worked great. I used the factory s10 bracket to mount them I just marked the holes and drilled them out. Put them on the back side of the door just under the latch.

01-14-2005, 11:26 PM	#1
72GMC51 72GMC51 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 233	power door locks Looking at putting power door locks on my 72 GMC 1/2 ton truck, anyone use the ones offered by LMC or the ones sold by AutoLoc. Thanks __________________ 72 GMC 2wd 1/2 long 350 700r4 A/C PS PB 4:10. Are they ever really finished

01-15-2005, 08:59 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I was thinking of "fabbing" in some from an older car. I have a set of 4 from a 1975 Malibu that work good. If by chance you wanted to go this route, I can sell 2 of them for $25. (I'll keep the other 2 for my own truck) Just a thought.... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-16-2005, 07:44 PM	#3
72GMC51 72GMC51 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 233	Thanks for the reply, I will keep it in mind. John __________________ 72 GMC 2wd 1/2 long 350 700r4 A/C PS PB 4:10. Are they ever really finished

01-17-2005, 02:14 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I don't have them in my truck, but I have heard good things about autolock...thinking about a set for mine..... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-17-2005, 02:29 PM	#6
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	I use the Hitachi ones that can be found in old Hyundai's they are also sold in the aftermarket and in my opinion are far better than most of the other aftermarket crap as they are built at oem standards. I have had a set in my truck for 10 years and they still work great. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

01-17-2005, 02:06 PM	#4
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	If you dont buy a kit, you will need the "reversing relay"changes polarity to the motors not sure if on all models. I suggest picking a car that has the switches you like and take all the components associated with it(locks,switches,rubber boots,wiring,relay).

01-17-2005, 02:53 PM	#7
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	what does everyone use to protect the wires running to the door from the A-pillar __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-18-2005, 03:39 PM	#9
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	I just put a set in from an 88 blazer a friend had them laying around worked great. I used the factory s10 bracket to mount them I just marked the holes and drilled them out. Put them on the back side of the door just under the latch. __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grad Prix GTP 1969 C10 396 TH400 3.08 posi



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