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| | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | Just shaved the door handles on my 63. Just wondering how difficult the keyless entry kit was to install. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | if you have the door latch actuators installed, then the rest is easy. Just wire the actuators to the provided relay in the kit.
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 | My install was not that easy. I had to go with 40 pounder solenoids, modify the door latch mechanisms, install pulley wheels, and fab cables. The window was in the way for a clear shot a the door latch so I 'turned' the door latch like you would if a door handle was still installed. You also have to drill holes in the door and door post, invent or buy the tube the wires run through, etc. Also you have to invent or buy a "back door", which is a non electrical way to get into the truck if you lose power. All the above is very possible, you just need to be thinking ahead just a little. Good luck
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Dr. I think you might have considered that prior to shaving the handles.  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | True, But I have a friend who has a body shop who paints the cobra kit cars from Lone Star Classics and this was his big idea. He says we can do it. I guess he should know what he is doing. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Has your buddy done a 60 to 66 truck before? I'm thinking the latches might be a lot different than a Cobra kit car.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | Dr. I think you might have considered that prior to shaving the handles. i was thinking the same thing.. leonard | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 |
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | My buddy did good. We have one door completed and working great. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | My buddy did good. We have one door completed and working great. cool. just curious, how would you get into the car/truck if there is a dead battery ? do they have a hidden release or something ? got any pics of your truck ? leonard | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | Yes there is a hidden release in case of dead battery. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 45 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 45 | I installed electric openers on my doors with no hidden release and someone asked me how was I going to get in the car if I had a dead battery. I just asked him why would I want to get in the car if I couldn't start it and go anywhere with a dead battery? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | | | |
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