syngledad36
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MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2
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Post by syngledad36 on Jul 5, 2013 20:31:20 GMT -5
have any of you guys shaved the door locks and used a keyless entry if so what did you use and do you have pic.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Jul 5, 2013 21:04:47 GMT -5
did it to my gt2 controlled by 2 channels of a universal 4 channel remote control that triggers a relay to send power to the contact plate. can be done with an old remote start unit. Here are some pics of the electric doors. Lower contact plate from 198? Chevy Astro Van 2nd pic has part number.   Upper pin plate installs in bottom of door.   The glass in the lower part of the door opening is very thick, approx 1/2 inch. This allows you to flush mount the contact plate. Since the door travels in an arc, the pins actually slide onto the contacts. The contacts have to be flush.  Pin plate as surface mounted in bottom of door. The 2 shiny bolts still have to have the heads ground thinner as they just touch the lower door opening.  The solenoids I used were found in a box of parts. I have no idea of their origin. I have also used starter solenoids from VW 6v starters. Yes I said 6V. applying 12V to them will not hurt them. They are easy to mount and have tons of pulling power. Not that you need much to operaste these latches.  View showing release rod. This is just a piece of 1/8 spring steel, Available at most hobby stores that sell real RC planes. It is bent to allow some flex when the sol pulls it.  I could not get a good pic of the drivers latch today. I simply welded a bolt to the release arn in such a way that it crosses directly over the release arm pivot pin. To this I welded a nut for the release rod to hook into. There is minimal space to do this so measuring is critical, There can be no interference. Tomorrow I will removew the latch for a pic. On the pass side this welded bolt is not necessary as the latch already has to be pulled forward. Still to install is a manual lock. All electric doors require one to eliminate any chance of the door opening on it's own |
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syngledad36
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MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2
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Post by syngledad36 on Jul 5, 2013 21:20:49 GMT -5
did you shave the out side push latch
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Jul 5, 2013 21:25:26 GMT -5
no, I just locked it so if I had a failure the door would still open. Removing the button and filling the recess is straight forward glass work
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jul 6, 2013 21:58:21 GMT -5
I did it on a GT. I used electric bearclaw latches connected to the remote starter/security system. I have hidden emergency releases outside as well as one inside for the driver in case of power failure. I open the doors from the inside using switches mounted in the center headliner. When I shut off the ignition the driver's door pops open or I can push the button to open while running at a drive-thru.
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syngledad36
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MAN I LOVE MY BRADLEY GT 2
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Post by syngledad36 on Jul 6, 2013 22:43:31 GMT -5
smyrnaguy can you post pic and what and how u did it or pm me them.
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Post by Wyn on Jul 7, 2013 0:31:53 GMT -5
smyrnaguy, you can email me the pics and I'll post them on my server aeolus@alink.com. I welded a bracket to hold a BearClaw latch for my engine cover. I found a coil with one kilo of power so I'm hoping it will pop the engine cover with the bear claw. If that works I'll get 2 more coils to use in each door to pop the standard GT-2 latches, and still use the inside hand pulls to open the doors from the inside.   |
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Post by skip20 on Jul 7, 2013 9:39:51 GMT -5
Hi-Jacked! Hey Dan MacMillan, I would like to see how you installed P/B in you Subby VW?  |
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Post by skip20 on Jul 7, 2013 9:43:30 GMT -5
Wyn, where did you get the catch from, more info please.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jul 7, 2013 20:21:53 GMT -5
This pic will give you an idea how I did my GT. I first constructed an interior perimeter frame of tubing to which to attach the bearclaw latchbolt. I added a little plate for an interior pull handle.  The switches are mounted between the doors on the ceiling and complete the ground circuit to the door latches.  Here's a shot of the latchplate I made.  I figured it was a lot easier to just pull the door shut than have to try to hook 2 tackle box latches on each door. Later on I added rams to lift and hold the doors open. Something you don't want to even think about mounting directly to plexiglass. The door hinges are bolted to the frames through the plexi and the plexi is bolted to the lower frame bow. A layer of closed cell foam insulation tape lies between metal and plexiglass. |
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