slammed 57

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by SDRRACING

I'm new to this forum and going through the projects and builds. Just finished going through your build. Awesome job and beautiful truck. Makes me anxious to get started on my 55.

thanks bud. just keep at it and the results WILL come!

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by slammed57

Still chugging along here

Looks great!! /Ken

[slammed57]

Off to the interior shop. I’ve built everything myself up until now, but this something outta my pay grade. Just getting leather head liner on the complete roof down the Pilar’s and back side of cab. I went ahead and ordered 3 hides leather so it would all match for when I get ready to finish the rest.

[6DoF]

there are some things that just need an artist! can't wait to see it

[slammed57]

The wind lace is just about done. I made these covers so it can be covered in leather and go down the Pilars. Should be done in a week or so

[8man]

I would like to see the finished windlace!

[my56chevytruck]

good job as usual Mike, MERRY CHRISTMAS my friend

[NWA58]

This truck is perfect! Love the stance, color combo, and quality! Well done!

[SDRRACING]

Trying to figure out how to change out the door lock on my 55. The towel is covering your door mechanism up. Did you change out your door latch assembly so you can use a power door lock.

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by SDRRACING

Trying to figure out how to change out the door lock on my 55. The towel is covering your door mechanism up. Did you change out your door latch assembly so you can use a power door lock.

I actually ditched the original lock and door handle opener mechanism on the interior. I went with the 63-67 corvette ones. I kept the stock exterior door handles and just lock it with the keys on the push button. I wont be able to lock it on the interior. sorry I couldnt help out which what you have

[SDRRACING]

Originally Posted by slammed57

I actually ditched the original lock and door handle opener mechanism on the interior. I went with the 63-67 corvette ones. I kept the stock exterior door handles and just lock it with the keys on the push button. I wont be able to lock it on the interior. sorry I couldnt help out which what you have

Thanks. would love to see a picture with the 63-67 vet ones.
Here's the reply I got back from Trique Mfg. Looks promising on what I want to accomplish using power door locks. Going to order up a Altman latch.

The latch kit we make for the 55-59 Chevy Truck has a lock provision on it that you can use with power lock actuators. When locking the door from the outside, you are locking the button in the handle, so that has nothing to do with the latch. As for the inside handle, with our kit you will still be able to open the door using the interior handle, but the door can not be locked by the inside handle.

They offer brackets for the 1947-51 for mounting the locks. I asked about if they had brackets for the 55-59 trucks.

At this time we do not. Usually people will mount the actuators down low in the door under the latch and run the rod up to the lock lever

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by SDRRACING

Thanks. would love to see a picture with the 63-67 vet ones.
Here's the reply I got back from Trique Mfg. Looks promising on what I want to accomplish using power door locks. Going to order up a Altman latch.

The latch kit we make for the 55-59 Chevy Truck has a lock provision on it that you can use with power lock actuators. When locking the door from the outside, you are locking the button in the handle, so that has nothing to do with the latch. As for the inside handle, with our kit you will still be able to open the door using the interior handle, but the door can not be locked by the inside handle.

They offer brackets for the 1947-51 for mounting the locks. I asked about if they had brackets for the 55-59 trucks.

At this time we do not. Usually people will mount the actuators down low in the door under the latch and run the rod up to the lock lever

You will like the Altman latch's ( pricey little boogers) but worth it in my opinion. Iam in the middle of moving houses ( 4 hours North of where Ian currently) and been back and fourth moving everything for the past 6 months. I'll be taking the truck up there in the next 2 weeks. I have the vette handles up there at the new house. I'll throw them on when I get there and take a pic and shoot it on over to you if that helps