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Locks..

Posted: 2/14/06 10:11am Message 1 of 11
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new77guy
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Hey guys...

I have a 77 L48 as you all know. I was looking into power door locks. But I can't seem to find a conversion kit worthy of installation. DOes anyone know of a kit? Do you locks run off a cable system?

Thanks guys,
-Louis




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Posted: 2/14/06 3:53pm Message 2 of 11
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.
Can't help you there my vette is to old. I don't think they were even a option in 75, could be wrong. Have you tried some of the hot-rod sites?


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Posted: 2/14/06 4:14pm Message 3 of 11
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No, but I believe this option started in '78


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Posted: 2/14/06 8:49pm Message 4 of 11
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No pwr door locks until '78. I never understood the need for pwr locks on a car in which you could reach the doors without moving! You could get a factory system from a doner 'Vette, or check with some of the Street-Rod vendors.


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Posted: 3/8/06 5:22pm Message 5 of 11
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my 76, Conner, has power windows so the option started before 78.





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Posted: 3/8/06 7:17pm Message 6 of 11
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No No ,not power windows ,Power door locks


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Posted: 3/8/06 8:42pm Message 7 of 11
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HEY!!!! That's what I was gonna say!!!
Boy, Ron, you're always right on top of things, ain't-cha!!


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Posted: 3/9/06 1:31am Message 8 of 11
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l00lz guys. Auto-Lock makes  a kit. But I'm not goign to demolish my car for the sake of power door locks.


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Posted: 3/9/06 6:48am Message 9 of 11
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Hey Louis, I was thinking about the same thing I found this site that I think im going to use.

http://www.a1electric.com/alarm.htm

I am planning on removing the lock cylinders from the door all together and just haveing the keyless entry.  Also, the way I understand it by unlocking the driverside door with the knob it unlocks the pass. side also.  If I remember right, you were taking your door panels off anyways so you should be able to install it then without ripping too much apart




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Posted: 3/10/06 2:02am Message 10 of 11
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Hey Matt,

Actually Atuo Loc makes a kit that you don't have to cut into the door! The model number is:

CK2000

Here is what it looks like:

 

By the way, do you know if my '77 locks are cable driven? I havn;t looked yet.

 

THanks for the other great source Matt,
-Louis




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