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Andy4639 · 11-13-2014, 05:55 AM

I'm wanting to add electric door looks to my truck with remotes. Can someone who has done this tell me what to look for in the Actuators.
What size should I go with and what are some tips for installing them. Pictures are always nice to.
I have found a few kits on E bay but would like to hear what you have to say about them installed in our model trucks before I buy.
Any problems installing them and such.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1994-JI...ht_2420wt_1124

68shortwide · 11-13-2014, 09:56 AM

Subd.wanna do power locks,windows, and possibly remote start on mine.....

**praisegeetarman** · 11-13-2014, 10:34 AM

Make sure you get the high torque actuators. The lock mechanisms on the 67-72's work very hard and need a hard pull.

Keith

TazmanB · 11-13-2014, 12:16 PM

Andy check out VH Coachworks I got mine from them and they work great.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537720

Or check out A1 Electric. You would have to do some fab work to install the A1 Electric locks but shouldn't be too hard. They also offer a power window kit made for the 67-72 C10's

http://www.a1electric.com/catalog/cat_key.htm

Sammy · 11-13-2014, 12:42 PM

Shaved the ones on my GMC. I recommend the largest LB solenoid you can find. I believe mine were 25 lb Autoloc's I used. Plenty of pull for our doors. When you mount them to pull they need to be straight pulling not at a angle inside the door using the cable with a non slipping keeper on the cable. Plan of course relays for full amount of the 12 volts which can lay in the bottom of the doors. Very hard to show pics of setting up the solenoids because it is inside the door. Plus mine are covered with door panels now also. Pull your inside door panels plan well and drill once. I drilled a small hole on each of the stock latches on the doors and that worked well for the cables. Sorta self explanatory when you understand the basics of our stock door latches and places to run power. Then plan your switch locations. Not that hard as it seems to explain. Hardest part is finding power sources and hiding wires. Good luck.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-13-2014, 12:59 PM

I'd be wary of VH coachworks. They haven't logged onto the forum since March and they haven't updated their FB page in a year and half. It was a father/son team, and the dad had some health issues.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=613436&page=2

Andy4639 · 11-13-2014, 02:45 PM

Any one else? I will check A-1 out and see. This is going to be my Christmas gift if I can find one and get my daughter are wife to buy it.

TazmanB · 11-13-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I'd be wary of VH coachworks. They haven't logged onto the forum since March and they haven't updated their FB page in a year and half. It was a father/son team, and the dad had some health issues.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=613436&page=2

I was not aware of the problems that were going on with him and his dad. I bought my items about a year and a half ago. Sorry to hear about his dad and the other issues everyone is having. His stuff was nice quality stuff.

Andy4639 · 11-13-2014, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazmanB

I was not aware of the problems that were going on with him and his dad. I bought my items about a year and a half ago. Sorry to hear about his dad and the other issues everyone is having. His stuff was nice quality stuff.

Just tried PMing them. Got the full PM message. Oh well looked like a great kit. I guess I will try and find another. and maybe add the plate like theirs.

Eddie H. · 11-13-2014, 04:24 PM

I installed a set that my son bought from the LMC truck parts catalog. They work fine with no issues.

Andy4639 · 11-13-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie H.

I installed a set that my son bought from the LMC truck parts catalog. They work fine with no issues.

Ok thanks. I'll check them out also.

Andy4639 · 11-13-2014, 11:21 PM

LMC kit with remotes.

11-13-2014, 05:55 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Electric Door locks I'm wanting to add electric door looks to my truck with remotes. Can someone who has done this tell me what to look for in the Actuators. What size should I go with and what are some tips for installing them. Pictures are always nice to. I have found a few kits on E bay but would like to hear what you have to say about them installed in our model trucks before I buy. Any problems installing them and such. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1994-JI...ht_2420wt_1124 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 11-13-2014 at 06:00 AM.

11-13-2014, 09:56 AM	#2
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Electric Door locks Subd.wanna do power locks,windows, and possibly remote start on mine..... __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

11-13-2014, 10:34 AM	#3
praisegeetarman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	Re: Electric Door locks Make sure you get the high torque actuators. The lock mechanisms on the 67-72's work very hard and need a hard pull. Keith

11-13-2014, 12:16 PM	#4
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Electric Door locks Andy check out VH Coachworks I got mine from them and they work great. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537720 Or check out A1 Electric. You would have to do some fab work to install the A1 Electric locks but shouldn't be too hard. They also offer a power window kit made for the 67-72 C10's http://www.a1electric.com/catalog/cat_key.htm __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171 Last edited by TazmanB; 11-13-2014 at 12:22 PM.

11-13-2014, 12:42 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Electric Door locks Shaved the ones on my GMC. I recommend the largest LB solenoid you can find. I believe mine were 25 lb Autoloc's I used. Plenty of pull for our doors. When you mount them to pull they need to be straight pulling not at a angle inside the door using the cable with a non slipping keeper on the cable. Plan of course relays for full amount of the 12 volts which can lay in the bottom of the doors. Very hard to show pics of setting up the solenoids because it is inside the door. Plus mine are covered with door panels now also. Pull your inside door panels plan well and drill once. I drilled a small hole on each of the stock latches on the doors and that worked well for the cables. Sorta self explanatory when you understand the basics of our stock door latches and places to run power. Then plan your switch locations. Not that hard as it seems to explain. Hardest part is finding power sources and hiding wires. Good luck. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

11-13-2014, 12:59 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Electric Door locks I'd be wary of VH coachworks. They haven't logged onto the forum since March and they haven't updated their FB page in a year and half. It was a father/son team, and the dad had some health issues. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=613436&page=2 __________________ 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!

11-13-2014, 02:45 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Electric Door locks Any one else? I will check A-1 out and see. This is going to be my Christmas gift if I can find one and get my daughter are wife to buy it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-13-2014, 04:24 PM	#10
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Electric Door locks I installed a set that my son bought from the LMC truck parts catalog. They work fine with no issues. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-13-2014, 11:21 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Electric Door locks LMC kit with remotes. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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