Power Door Locks

[392 Cuda]

Has anyone converted to power door locks? Any tricks/issues?

I ordered a couple of these - hoping I can fit them in there. I have never used them with horizontal locks.

[cuda hunter]

 

[CudaMoparRay]

   Also waiting to see where this goes. Interesting modern touch for our classics.

[jt4406]

    I installed a set of door lock solenoids from an old K car in my challenger, along with an electric trunk lock from a C barge. I used a controller and key fobs from an old chevy cavalier and some relays and wired it into the factory interior lights (just like it was in the cavalier). My system can only be worked with the fobs, didn't install any door lock switches inside car, but I did put a trunk lock button inside the ash tray. When you unlock the doors with the key fob the interior lights come on and stay on for about 45 seconds (but they go off when the ignition is turned on). Also, if you unlock the trunk, it turns on the inside lights. Locking the doors with the fob turns off interior lights. I like it, but all cars do this stuff now a days, so most people don't even notice.  Jess


(Note: for those OCD folks, like myself, this is a very early pic (actually a pic of a pic), taken during initial mock up of solenoid and latch assembly. I did take it all back apart and painted the inside of the door and had the latch replated before reinstallation, sorry just fyi)

[RUNCHARGER]

I sell that aftermarket stuff and I can tell you I wouldn't install it in my own car. The idea of retrofitting OEM stuff is much more appealing I think. OEM stuff is probably 10 times as robust as the aftermarket parts are.

[392 Cuda]

I appreciate the help guys!

I've had good luck with the aftermarket type (put a set in my '69 Barracuda in 2001, still going strong) and I finally had a chance to give it a shot with surprisingly good results. There is a perfect little spot for them that lines up dead-on with the rods.

I may have to find some shorter bolts (or cut mine) for the middle of the door panel since I mounted them so high (wanted the dead-on angle), but they probably would have been fine a little lower with a bent rod.

[ec_co]

I've seen this set on classic that is specific to the e-body instead of a universal "figure it out yourself" type kit https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1970/plymouth/barracuda/parts/kk005.html

certainly cheaper to piece together yourself, but a kit with specific instructions is nice. looks like your solution worked out perfectly too

[CudaMoparRay]

  definitely what I was looking for.

[anlauto]

Out of curiosity, how many people actual lock their classic car ? I mean really, how often are you letting the car out of your sight, and is there anything valuable inside worth stealing ?
I always tend to have a clean car with no valuables and always figured if someone wants the steal the car, they wouldn't hesitate breaking a window if they wanted it that bad, so why bother locking it...plus my windows are down 95% of the time when I'm driving it 

[aussiemark]

Mine lives in the shed unlocked and no battery and when it goes out I very rarely need to lock it and if I do I don't mind using the key. A long time ago I had an immobilizer fitted by a company (a non Mopar, had to do it to get it registered) asked the guy about the power lock thing and he said it would be a shame to drill holes in the doors of a nice car so I passed.

[ledphoot]

I agree with the sentiments regarding locked cars / broken windows... My wife and I disagree on this point, she locks her stuff up tight, I leave my car unlocked with nothing of value inside. The Cuda will have LoJack as I consider the car irreplaceable and would want it back if it were stolen..

https://www.lojack.com/products/stolen-vehicle-recovery-classics/

[392 Cuda]

I'm driving my yellow muscle car downtown Chicago (my only car), so it'll end up unattended from time to time - and gets plenty of attention.

I went with the full alarm system, built in cell phone monitoring/tracking and my own hillbilly wiring job. Hopefully that would slow 'em down a little. The old carb and manual choke probably would have before I swapped to the 392.

[CudaMoparRay]

For me, it would not be a factor or issue of car security, just relative convenience.

[392 Cuda]

Hearing the little chirp and seeing the parking lights flash when you lock it is just too cool as well. I put keyless on my '69 Barracuda back in 2001, and it still works like a charm.

A remote start and remote control cutouts may be a bit much... but I am tempted on this build.

[Chryco Psycho]

if it has a manual trans no kid will steal it LOL