C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Adding Power locks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:07 PM
  #1  
coinwasher's Avatar
coinwasher
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 582
Likes: 3
From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia
Default Adding Power locks

I have my doors off of my 69 and I would like to add power actators to them so that I can have remote locks. There is not much room to add the actuators and I am sure that I will need to cut out some metal. My question is where were they mounted on the doors on 77 models? Anybody got a good picture?


Last edited by coinwasher; Feb 15, 2007 at 10:36 PM. Reason: spelling
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:18 AM
  #2  
sly vette's Avatar
sly vette
Safety Car
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,570
Likes: 1
From: Algonac Michigan
Default

There are some excelent pics on what you are looking for. Do an archives search.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:23 AM
  #3  
Binnie77's Avatar
Binnie77
Drifting
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,841
Likes: 3
From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Default

Actually '78 was the first year for power locks.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:56 PM
  #4  
thrilher's Avatar
thrilher
Racer
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 484
Likes: 0
From: McComb Ms.
Default

i have a late model C3, seems to be alot of what if's & why's as to my window and lock mechanism.I have manual door locks and windows and i am grateful.... I say this because of issues with the lock mechanism and window seal issues.There are several pivot point in my setup which i recently lubed.Passenger is already stiff again, maybe a clip has failed, but its not the first issue i've had. You know your car but i think a change to electric is gonna haunt you...good luck with your decision whichever you choose
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:09 PM
  #5  
trw's Avatar
trw
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,125
Likes: 9
From: Crescent City, CA
Default

Here is a pic of one modded for a 73.


Hope this helps.
Terry
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:40 PM
  #6  
coinwasher's Avatar
coinwasher
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 582
Likes: 3
From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia
Default

Originally Posted by trw
Here is a pic of one modded for a 73.


Hope this helps.
Terry
That is awesum thanks a bunch! I will give it a try as soon as I get the parts together.

Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Adding Power locks





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:25 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE