shaved door handles

Edited: 11/15/2008 5:01:42 PM by ashvdbx

ok its been awile so forgive me!!! lol i forget what i need to do when i shave my handles as far as the guts... im leaving the door locks .. im guessing i take the rod from the outside handle and attach it to the key lock rod.. am i wrong.. also i have power door locks do i need to do anything with that crap.. please help i forget!! im in the middle of shaving my 94 roadmaster wagon. please give some info. thanks in advance.

hook the popper to the outside door handle spot were the rode goes. avs might make a bolt on kit.

Edited: 11/15/2008 9:27:42 PM by ashvdbx

There are too many different ways to do it. In many vehicles, I'll actually go into the latch and remove a spring so that it is easier for the popper to unlatch the door. It is also a good idea to weld the lock mechanism in the unlocked position. We had a truck that need to be slim-jimmed and we accidentally locked it while trying to open the door, that made for a very discouraging half day.

^^^^^ Yes it is a great Idea to weld the lock mechanism in the unlocked position!!!!! I know all about that kind of half day!

Originally posted by BioMax



There are too many different ways to do it. In many vehicles, I'll actually go into the latch and remove a spring so that it is easier for the popper to unlatch the door. It is also a good idea to weld the lock mechanism in the unlocked position. We had a truck that need to be slim-jimmed and we accidentally locked it while trying to open the door, that made for a very discouraging half day.



spot on maxwell... locks in some doors are very sensitive and even a little jarring will engage the lock and youll be having a nice adventure lol

Edited: 11/16/2008 4:42:25 PM by ashvdbx

im using the factory key hole! old school.. im not using popers maybe i worded this wrong. i want to use the key so when i turn the key the door will open. sorry if i confused anyone.. duh..lol so no solenoid or etc..so my handle and key location are seperate. im shaving the handle leaving the key i want to use my key as access

i understand... but remember to get strong keeys and excercise your fingers latches are usually a bit stronger when you connect the just to a lock cylinder

It is pretty simple to do you just have to be able to visulise what is going on in the door, you can bend the rods to make it work. But as stated above you need to weld the lock were it can't be locked. If you dont do this and the door gets locked you cant get in.