I am leaning towards changing from the stock latch to a small bear claw style with lock. Then either add a key somehow or use an actuator and remote entry system.

Have you seen the locks for suicide doors? The have a door lock actuator that sends a metal rod through the door and frame like a deadbolt. It could also be tied into a remote entry system. Or you could use a hidden switch like the door poppers.


1946 Chevy Half Ton
('56 235, '86 T5, '79 Camaro Z28 rear end, working on the '85 Jaguar XJ6 IFS)
1976 Margay Panther X, MC91B