Shaved door handles for under 200?

One of my pinstriping customers told me that they have good shaved door handle kits for like $150 I didnt really believe him since I was quoted a hefty $500 (which sounded really high to me.) Is $150 real? Or is he blowin smoke? Thanks in advance!

 

reach in through the wing window. no kit needed.

 

^^^ 2x

Use the wing window on the other side as a backup!

 

Spal and Autolock can both be had from 150-250. Bought mine for 175 new i believe. thats a keyring pop switch, 2 poppers, solenoids, all that jazz. the brain and all.

 

You can do it yourself and get bike or marine throttle cables and mount a pull inside the front fender for about $40. And that's the Deluxe kit. The Super Deluxe kit comes with door poppers and a twelve pack for an even $100.

 

If you had power windows you could run a wire with a switch to the battery..cheap and easy

 

Autolock wanted $500!!!!!

 

where did you find that at?

I've never seen autolock for more than $200-$250

 

Same here. Autoloc usually isn't that bad, nor is SPAL as stated above.

 

What kind of beer?

 

ebay spal kits are under 150 i have that kit on my 02 blazer handles are shaved and i can open my trunk hatch and lower and raise my windows!!! it has i belive 8 channels!! ive had that kit for 4yrs and even in below zero weather my doors always open (knock on wood)!!!

 

500 is allot

 

When I called autolock one of there fricken service people told me ur basic good kit was about 5 and some change. I was pretty bummed. I kinda dont even want to give them business after talking to that guy. Since I keep hearing 150 to 250.

 

gonna check out spal on ebay, c what they got.

 

How many pounds poppers do I need for a heavy door like a 59 galaxie?

 

This is exactly what i have and the 40lbs have allot of power so i think 40lb should be fine but i am not sure!!! my 2 cents dont pay all the extra money for the name of autolock!! this spal kit has a internal relay built in and the spal kit you have to run your own relay!!!

 

U mean u have to run one on the autoloc kit carlos?

 

yes sir spal kits come with the relay built in and the autoloc kits you have to run new relays!! and thats per door!!

 

Sounds like spals the way to go! How much for that kit carlos? and was that everything u needed? Does it come with an emergency latch? cuz Im a shitty mechanic. (car will probably die and Ill b stuck outside!)

 

I'd say you're on your own for "emergency latches"...run a thin plasticized cable from the latch (inside) thru the hinge area to under the hood at the front fender...there's your "emergency latches" and you won't have spent more than $5 for that...!!!

R-

 

autolock must have been huffng glue!! or was that install from a shop included? kits are normally just under 2 franklins

 

did that include bodywork (shaving)?

 

I think I had around a $150 for my spal kit. Enough for 2 doors, and 2 keyrings. Only problem I had was when it got cold the grease in my latches got thick and the solenoid wouldnt pull em. It only took one time.... I learned leave the vent wing unlocked. I think I had to buy the spring loaded pusher things seperate. Still have under 2 bills in it though.

 

i don't like autolock so much...had problems with the solenoids falling apart

 

Have you checked eBay yet? Here's an Autoloc and a Spal kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SHAV...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPAL...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

They have a few different kits under $100

 

i need a set up for my falcon, i came across this one, has anybody used this guys stuff? says they arent made in china.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-P...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item23052fb15f

 

You can buy a decent kit for about $150 . Auto-lock is very costly but don't think their kits are any better than the ones for less than $200 .
Always install a safety cable in case the lock doesn't work or the battery dies on you ! You can mount them under your hood or cut a piece out of your fender well and hid the cable & handle there . Then install a larger piece to cover the hole and just use wing nuts to hold the cover in place . That way it protects the cable and handle and is out of site ! Easy fix .

RetroJim

 

That kit looks nice . Damn , 60 lb poppers should throw the door wide open !

RetroJim

 

I have the ebay SPAL kit on my 54 GMC. I paid $86 and that was with shipping. 8 channels, internal relay. Easy to install. I'm using bicycle brake line for the back up. Kit not only came with the remote, but a button to hide as well. Mine is the same one Speedway sells for $150+

 

I was also looking at the one from Speedway . heck I will just buy the SPAL kit from on-line auction .
Thanks for the tip on the kits !

RetroJim