Door Locks, etc.
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Randy Folsom
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Got me thinking. It would not be too hard to use an actuator inside the door with a remote control switch. There would need to be a manual override hidden somewhere. Maybe a cable running from the bear claw forward via the hinge to a front wheel well.
SPF GT40 POWER DOOR LOCKS
by David Miller
Many SPF owners aren’t concerned about the lack of door locks, but the thought of uninvited people trying out my seats or worse stealing them caused me to pursue keyless door locks. There are many web sites offering these. I chose slickcar.com and the Commando kit costs about $75. You get 2 actuators, a control module, a remote receiver, 2 remote transmitters, and wiring harnesses.
Hook up all the electrics outside the car so trial fits can be...
by David Miller
Many SPF owners aren’t concerned about the lack of door locks, but the thought of uninvited people trying out my seats or worse stealing them caused me to pursue keyless door locks. There are many web sites offering these. I chose slickcar.com and the Commando kit costs about $75. You get 2 actuators, a control module, a remote receiver, 2 remote transmitters, and wiring harnesses.
Hook up all the electrics outside the car so trial fits can be...
Randy Folsom
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Much better than my Rube Goldberg solutionSPF GT40 POWER DOOR LOCKS
by David Miller
Many SPF owners aren’t concerned about the lack of door locks, but the thought of uninvited people trying out my seats or worse stealing them caused me to pursue keyless door locks. There are many web sites offering these. I chose slickcar.com and the Commando kit costs about $75. You get 2 actuators, a control module, a remote receiver, 2 remote transmitters, and wiring harnesses.
Hook up all the electrics outside the car so trial fits can be...
Our simple mechanical keyed method, preventing the handle to open.
I had made up lock set for the SPF GTs many years ago. One important consideration is that some reinforcement of the door handle mounting to the door is needed. As the door is fiberglass, someone pulling REAL hard in the handle can crack/break the fiberglass pivot that the handle hinges on. I had done steel reinforcements that bonded to the door inner to spread the load over a much larger area. At the time the cost of making the stainless-steel reinforcement pieces was substantial. Today with laser cutting and urethane press tooling it could be done with reasonable cost. I was using early-mid 50's Ford exterior locks that are a similar shape to the Rover pieces FAV used.
The kit also had a remote so you didn't need to use the key but could in the case of electrical failure.
The kit also had a remote so you didn't need to use the key but could in the case of electrical failure.
Ian Anderson
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I still question why?
30 seconds with a screwdriver and the window is out!
30 seconds with a screwdriver and the window is out!
Not many people have the tools for these:
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Randy Folsom
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Yes, keeping the curious honest.I doubt it would take that long
I think it’s about keeping the honest, honest.
Devin
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Well between a stick shift, keyed ignition, and a choke carburetor…it’s pretty much Millennial and Gen Z theft proof!
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