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| 1993 electric door opener; Too Many Broken Door Handles | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 15 2012, 02:34 AM (2,353 Views) | |
| dahman | Jan 15 2012, 02:34 AM Post #1 |
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I started with a 50 lb solenoid, cable, pulley, 75 lb door popper, welder and patients.![]() ![]() I removed the door panel ... ![]() Lifted the door off the car with a engine lift ... and mounted the solenoid horizontal on the bottom of the door. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I wired the solenoid to a relay directly to my battery with a 40 amp fuse. I installed a secret remote switch to open the door. This is my home made wire connector 'to-be' ![]() These show the spring loaded poppers in the door jam. ![]() ![]() http://s1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa341/dahhmann22/Project%20door%20opener/?action=view¤t=MVI_2324.mp4 or here is the brief you tube video ... I still need to put the trim back on the door. In all, the door closes without much effort. It opens without an troubles. Investment: $40 for the solenoid. $30 for the door popper. $30 misc ... I hope the pictures are displayed properly. Edited by dahman, Jan 21 2012, 02:16 AM.
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| billy508 | Jan 15 2012, 08:43 AM Post #2 |
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Thanks I want to install remote openers on mine. Thanks for the write up and the pictures.
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| rmcelwee | Jan 15 2012, 08:45 AM Post #3 |
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fixed it for you.... |
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| Johnny Mullet | Jan 15 2012, 09:17 AM Post #4 |
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Fear the Mullet
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Sweet! Sounds like an air rifle going off in the vid. |
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| bogs | Jan 15 2012, 12:54 PM Post #5 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Very nice job
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| 75monzatc | Aug 25 2012, 09:58 AM Post #6 |
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just jeremy
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Very nice setup! I want to put this on my car, too easy to break the stock door handles. I was wondering since the install, have you had any problems with it? When finished want to blank out the outside handle for the smooth look. My only issue might be in winter because its kept outside. Some mornings, doors are hard to open because ice along the door gaskets, any idea if a door popper will be able to handle that?
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| Vkhelldog | Jun 3 2013, 12:56 AM Post #7 |
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where did you buy patience and how much did it cost? I would like to purchase some. I like it. Now to get it to auto close as well.. hands free! very nicely done. |
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| PTA2PTB | Feb 16 2014, 05:51 PM Post #8 |
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I'm totally awesome! I swear.
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For some strange reason, this thread is showing up on the forum topic board saying that the last message for it was posted today, at 12:15, but when I went into the thread, it says that the last posted message to it was back on Jun 3 of 2013. Very strange. Anyone else's computer show this, or am I crazy? Vkhelldog Jun 3 2013, 12:56 AM Post #7 Posts: 1,470 Group: Valued Members Member #11,353 Joined: Nov 4, 2012 Location Colfax, WA Year/Make/Model 1991 Chevy sprint where did you buy patience and how much did it cost? I would like to purchase some. I like it. Now to get it to auto close as well.. hands free! very nicely done. |
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| clarkdw | Feb 16 2014, 10:42 PM Post #9 |
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No, never seen that. Have you been neglecting the meds again? |
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| Memphis metro | Aug 24 2015, 12:46 PM Post #10 |
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Thanks I want to install remote openers on mine. Thanks for the write up and the pictures.


















I want to put this on my car, too easy to break the stock door handles. I was wondering since the install, have you had any problems with it? When finished want to blank out the outside handle for the smooth look. My only issue might be in winter because its kept outside. Some mornings, doors are hard to open because ice along the door gaskets, any idea if a door popper will be able to handle that?

7:24 PM Jul 10