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MARTINSR · 01-14-2007, 09:22 PM

I just got back from the San Francisco Rod and Custom show. There was a very clean little AD truck there with this interesting latch idea. The bear claw was mounted in the cab jamb while the striker was on the door. This isn't a totally unique idea, the late Vette has the same setup and there have been others. But it really should work pretty damn good, IF you want no door handles. No wireing to run to the door, it really is pretty cool.

Brian

Sweet&LowPro55 · 01-15-2007, 12:54 AM

Looks like a kool idea !!

55ChevyPU · 01-15-2007, 01:30 AM

When I was doing my bear claw latches I was thinking of doing something similar but decided it would be more difficult than just making a plate for the door that the latch mounts to. I am really happy with bear claw latches when I open or close the door it just goes click and is secure.

solidaxel · 01-16-2007, 07:49 PM

Brian,
putting the bear claws in the reverse puts a whole new meaning to remote openers, and just use the handle to pull the door open!
The emergency pull cable can be located below the floor instead of going through the door hinge and under the hood!!

CAL 58 GMC · 01-16-2007, 11:31 PM

I was at my paint guy's shop last weekend and he has been working on a 1960 El Camino that has the same set up. The only problem is it didn't have any door handles inside. I don't know about anyone else, but I want to be able to get out in my truck if I ever got in a wreak or it cought on fire. Think about it, your motors on fire and you don't have power to the door solenoid and no door handles to get out!

55ChevyPU · 01-17-2007, 02:36 AM

yea I will have my inside handles operate via cable to a handle I know what you mean about being in an accident.

MARTINSR · 01-17-2007, 02:41 AM

The C6 Vette has electric doors, both inside and out only an electric button. But it does have a manual handle that is next to the seat on the floor.

Brian

01-14-2007, 09:22 PM	#1
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Interesting door latch idea. I just got back from the San Francisco Rod and Custom show. There was a very clean little AD truck there with this interesting latch idea. The bear claw was mounted in the cab jamb while the striker was on the door. This isn't a totally unique idea, the late Vette has the same setup and there have been others. But it really should work pretty damn good, IF you want no door handles. No wireing to run to the door, it really is pretty cool. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-15-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
Sweet&LowPro55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 125	Re: Interesting door latch idea. Looks like a kool idea !! __________________ http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...MyExtremeD.jpg ~ '55 Chevy Pro-Street P.U. Powered by 396c.i. ~ ~ '01 ChevyS10 Extreme LS Ext. cab ~ '92 Camaro RS 25TH.Limited Edition Aniv.Convert. ~ '98 Dodge Ram Van 5.7 Litre ~ '98 E-Z-GO Golf Car ..Tony Stewart Edition !! '69 Camaro SS..SOLD .. Still crying !!

01-15-2007, 01:30 AM	#3
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: Interesting door latch idea. When I was doing my bear claw latches I was thinking of doing something similar but decided it would be more difficult than just making a plate for the door that the latch mounts to. I am really happy with bear claw latches when I open or close the door it just goes click and is secure. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics Last edited by 55ChevyPU; 01-15-2007 at 01:32 AM.

01-16-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Interesting door latch idea. Brian, putting the bear claws in the reverse puts a whole new meaning to remote openers, and just use the handle to pull the door open! The emergency pull cable can be located below the floor instead of going through the door hinge and under the hood!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-16-2007, 11:31 PM	#5
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Interesting door latch idea. I was at my paint guy's shop last weekend and he has been working on a 1960 El Camino that has the same set up. The only problem is it didn't have any door handles inside. I don't know about anyone else, but I want to be able to get out in my truck if I ever got in a wreak or it cought on fire. Think about it, your motors on fire and you don't have power to the door solenoid and no door handles to get out! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 01-16-2007 at 11:36 PM.

01-17-2007, 02:36 AM	#6
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: Interesting door latch idea. yea I will have my inside handles operate via cable to a handle I know what you mean about being in an accident. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

01-17-2007, 02:41 AM	#7
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Interesting door latch idea. The C6 Vette has electric doors, both inside and out only an electric button. But it does have a manual handle that is next to the seat on the floor. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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