Door locks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yoshi · 01-12-2015, 06:56 PM

Why has my AD only got an exterior lock on the passenger side? What was the thinking behind that back in the 40's?

OrrieG · 01-12-2015, 07:00 PM

Driver slid across the seat and exited/entered on the sidewalk side or side of road away from traffic. Most people did not even bother locking their cars back then....

yoshi · 01-12-2015, 07:06 PM

Ah I see, what's a modern solution?

Race.it · 01-13-2015, 03:27 AM

Buy a lock kit from say lmc, that includes drivers passenger locks, or get remote central locking

yoshi · 01-13-2015, 04:47 AM

Where do the remotes fit & how do they lock the door? Thanks

OrrieG · 01-13-2015, 12:59 PM

Remotes seem cool but you still need a manual emergency latch which kind of defeats the purpose of a lock, any thief will know where they are. Drivers handle with lock is easy proven solution.

mr48chev · 01-13-2015, 01:12 PM

You could use the electrically operated pin locks like they make for suicide doors but put them in the back posts to hold the door securely locked when the truck is parked.

Something similar to this http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Suicid...ches,2269.html

yoshi · 01-13-2015, 02:28 PM

Had a look on LMC but can't see any driver's side locking door handles for a 49

Henney · 01-13-2015, 04:55 PM

99 to life had a good fix with some actuators and keyless entry that I can't find right now. I'm going to do something similar and then have a wired up lead under the truck for emergency.

Race.it · 01-13-2015, 05:07 PM

The door locks I think you can get from farm fresh in the UK if you want closer

Highsider · 01-13-2015, 10:25 PM

I moved the passenger lock to the driver's side.
No passenger outside lock, now, so I have to push the inside handle to lock.

capnduane · 01-13-2015, 10:59 PM

My '55 came with barrel bolts, inside, on both doors. Worked good to keep the doors from opening in the turns, as both latches were worn out! Don't quite know how the PO locked it up, guess when you are sleeping in the cab you could lock both doors and keep the zombies out? I bought new latches and door handles with lock on drivers side and push button on passenger side. On 55 2nd they are reversible side to side.

Atommik · 01-13-2015, 11:01 PM

I put in Altman bear claw style latches and added power remote locks. I will use the pass side door lock cylinder to unlock if I lose power or the system fails somehow.

Iceburgh · 01-14-2015, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoshi

Had a look on LMC but can't see any driver's side locking door handles for a 49

It wont show for the drivers side.
If yours has the turn down handle you will have a problem due to the fact the hole is not in the door. If it is the push button the drivers and passengers side are universal.
I cant remember when the door handles changed. I think 51

Easier fix if you have the turndowns are the pin locks similar to suicide locks. I pin easy mount and 2 wires with a remote
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01-12-2015, 06:56 PM	#1
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Door locks Why has my AD only got an exterior lock on the passenger side? What was the thinking behind that back in the 40's? __________________ yoshi's 49 project

01-12-2015, 07:00 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Door locks Driver slid across the seat and exited/entered on the sidewalk side or side of road away from traffic. Most people did not even bother locking their cars back then.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-12-2015, 07:06 PM	#3
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: Door locks Ah I see, what's a modern solution? __________________ yoshi's 49 project

01-13-2015, 03:27 AM	#4
Race.it Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Spain, Algeciras Posts: 71	Re: Door locks Buy a lock kit from say lmc, that includes drivers passenger locks, or get remote central locking __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 currently original.

01-13-2015, 04:47 AM	#5
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: Door locks Where do the remotes fit & how do they lock the door? Thanks __________________ yoshi's 49 project

01-13-2015, 12:59 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Door locks Remotes seem cool but you still need a manual emergency latch which kind of defeats the purpose of a lock, any thief will know where they are. Drivers handle with lock is easy proven solution. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-13-2015, 01:12 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,282	Re: Door locks You could use the electrically operated pin locks like they make for suicide doors but put them in the back posts to hold the door securely locked when the truck is parked. Something similar to this http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Suicid...ches,2269.html __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-13-2015, 02:28 PM	#8
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: Door locks Had a look on LMC but can't see any driver's side locking door handles for a 49 __________________ yoshi's 49 project

01-13-2015, 04:55 PM	#9
Henney Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 133	Re: Door locks 99 to life had a good fix with some actuators and keyless entry that I can't find right now. I'm going to do something similar and then have a wired up lead under the truck for emergency.

01-13-2015, 05:07 PM	#10
Race.it Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Spain, Algeciras Posts: 71	Re: Door locks The door locks I think you can get from farm fresh in the UK if you want closer __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 currently original.

01-13-2015, 10:25 PM	#11
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Door locks I moved the passenger lock to the driver's side. No passenger outside lock, now, so I have to push the inside handle to lock. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

01-13-2015, 10:59 PM	#12
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: Door locks My '55 came with barrel bolts, inside, on both doors. Worked good to keep the doors from opening in the turns, as both latches were worn out! Don't quite know how the PO locked it up, guess when you are sleeping in the cab you could lock both doors and keep the zombies out? I bought new latches and door handles with lock on drivers side and push button on passenger side. On 55 2nd they are reversible side to side. __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

01-13-2015, 11:01 PM	#13
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: Door locks I put in Altman bear claw style latches and added power remote locks. I will use the pass side door lock cylinder to unlock if I lose power or the system fails somehow. __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795



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