Bearclaw Latch Install
Bearclaw Latch Install
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Bearclaw Latch Install
I installed Bearclaw latches in my 51 F-1 a few weeks ago, I installed the latches in the pilar instead of the doors. It worked out very well, I really like being able to close the doors with one finger. Although I haven't installed the new door rubber seals yet. If anyone would like me to e-mail the pictures of the install let me know.
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If anyone is interested, I have a set of bearclaws that appear to be about identical to these. Email me off thread. I did the put the stock handles back on thingie. They do work smooth, I just didn't want to jack with the electronics. If you put them in the stock location, a simple cable allows for opening with the stock inside handles.
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Originally Posted by fatfenders
They do work smooth, I just didn't want to jack with the electronics.
fess up Fenders, you just can't figure out how that remote keychain thingy works...
later
j
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Originally Posted by jniolon
this coming from a man who will have more electronics in his truck than a "Tweeters" warehouse.. I'm just wondering where he'll put the lapton interface unit for his digital multiphased equalizer unit. ???
fess up Fenders, you just can't figure out how that remote keychain thingy works...
later
j
fess up Fenders, you just can't figure out how that remote keychain thingy works...
later
j
Now stay tuned as I surgically replace the door jamb sheetmetal and make it look just like Henry. I'll post a PIC of the master plan before I lay the sawzall to my door. The goal, to weld it in and NOT drive to the Supernats with a big ol primer spot on the outside of my drivers door.
And after two full days of routing audio wire, you are correct J, that was a pretty ludicrous thing for me to say.
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Originally Posted by jniolon
this coming from a man who will have more electronics in his truck than a "Tweeters" warehouse.. I'm just wondering where he'll put the lapton interface unit for his digital multiphased equalizer unit. ???
fess up Fenders, you just can't figure out how that remote keychain thingy works...
later
j
fess up Fenders, you just can't figure out how that remote keychain thingy works...
later
j
OK, here's a thought on a stealth emergency release: Drill a hole in the floor under the latch for a 3/8" bolt, weld a 3/8" nut to the inside of the floor. Take a long SS bolt with the threads all the way to the head and remove all but the 1/4" of threads closest to the head, drill a 1/16" hole across the bolt near the end. Screw the bolt in from the underside of the truck. hook an emergency release cable from the latch to the bolt using a heavy duty saltwater fishing swivel hooked thru the hole in the bolt, leaving ~ 1" of slack in the cable. Now if you ever have a power failure, slide under the truck and unscrew the bolt. After a couple turns the bolt will drop down and make a handle to pull the latch release. Otherwise it would look like any other bolt under the truck.
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That would work very well AX. You could probably even just put a rubber grommet in the floor hole, and stuff the bolt in with an interference fit.
51Ford
I guess this would be an advantage of your pillar install. With a typical door install, everybody and their brother knows there's a 90% chance you got a trip wire, cable or whatever on the lower corner of the door. Not that someone can't rip your truck off anyway, but a lot of folks are sure making it a little too easy.
51Ford
I guess this would be an advantage of your pillar install. With a typical door install, everybody and their brother knows there's a 90% chance you got a trip wire, cable or whatever on the lower corner of the door. Not that someone can't rip your truck off anyway, but a lot of folks are sure making it a little too easy.
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I'm in the process of finishing the door operating system. I'am installing the Watsons Streetworks 3 channel opening unit. I plan to run an emergency cable up under the hood, and lock the hood down. I plan to run a piece of flat stock down along side the hood latch and padlock it. I realize this is only enough to keep the honest people out. But most likely if anyone wants in they will just break out the window anyhow. Bottom line if they want it bad enough you can kiss it goodby.
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Originally Posted by merc546
Nice job!
One question what are you going to use to unlatch from the inside?
Chuck
One question what are you going to use to unlatch from the inside?
Chuck
The January 05 issue of Custom Classic Trucks page 15 they used release latches in the overhead console. Looks cool but could hurt in a rollover situation.
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Originally Posted by nixer
looks good but what about the handles or are you doing the shaved handle popper thing
