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Ya know, I got to thinkin' about this just today.......and yup I guess there would be a right good size notch..........So, I guess I have to go with conventional thinking and building.

It was worth asking the question though..........got some really great replys and ideas.

Tom

Guys (and gals too).....all those ideas are GREAT and some of them never occured to me..........live and learn from other rodders

Looking forward to sharing lots of ideas in the future

Thanks again everybody   :!:  :!:  

Tom

Bill, Good morning and thanks for your reply. As per your suggestion, I filled in the profile........guess I missed it when I registered.

The info you provided was very helpful. The outside handles will be left on for "looks only" and something to grab when swinging the door open.  I was planning on using either solenoids or activators to open the latch mechanism if I installed it in the "B" pillar.  I still trying to figure out how to activate the latch once I'm in the car. I guess a push button mounted on the dash or door is my best choice with a door popper to give the door its initial push.  

I look forward to conversing with other rodders as well.  I noticed from your profile that we both work the road.....sort of.......at least in different forms anyway  

I'm in the process of installing a set of BearClaw latches in my '51 Willy's P/U doors. I will be keeping the stock outside handles for the original look and I was wondering if the latching mechanism can be installed in the body (rather than the door) and install the striker in the door. I have lots of accessible room behind the "B" pillar and it would be much easier to install a manual release (incase the battery dies) if the latch were installed in the body.  Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Thanks,
copndoc