I'm still interested in this issue. Someone here suggested a way to do it, that I think looks good, but have not had a chance to try it.

I'm working on a Suburban, so I need to do the rear door too!

I have some of the motor driven selenoids, and I have some from a 70's Buick that I might try.

1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble...