Door Lock Install Kits

[Modo Innovations]

Modo Innovations has developed a new kit for installing aftermarket door locks in the 67-69 Camaro/Firebirds.

Why an install kit?
Normally, aftermarket actuators include rods that must be bent by the installer and clamps to attach these rods to the lock plunger rods. The first issue is the clamps, they made of aluminum or some sort of pot metal and not very thick so it is easy to strip out the threads when tightening the set screws to attach the rods. Over time the clamps can become loose and cause your power door locks not to operate correctly or stop operating altogether. If the rods are not bent or attached in the right place they can affect the way the plunger feels, making it hard to lock or unlock by hand. Mounting the actuators can be a headache as well. Will they clear the door panel once installed, will they be out of the way of moving widow mechanisms and will I be able to put both screws in to the door or will I have to use the strap?

Included in each kit are powder coated steel brackets, fixture formed 304 stainless steel rods, rod clips, hardware, detailed instructions and drill templates. One kit is available for the 67 Camaro/Firebird and one kit for the 68-69 Camaro/Firebird and 69-72 Nova.



The drill templates locate the mounting hardware for the brackets. The mounting hardware is hidden behind the door panels. The brackets are manufactured so that they place the actuator out of the way of all the internal moving window mechanisms. The brackets also place the actuator in the proper alignment with the latch. The kit utilizes the unused hole in the door latch as the hook up point for the supplied fixture formed actuator rods. One end of the rod is manufactured to fit into the actuator and the other for the rod clip. (there is a driver’s and a passenger’s side rod and clip) The rod clips snap into this unused hole, then the rod into the clip. With a ¼ twist of the clip, it snaps over the rod to secure it into place

The price for the kit is $69 + $14 shipping
To order call 940-391-9002

The kits are the same parts only the drill templates are different.

MI 900 fits 67 Camaro/Firebird

MI 910 fits 68-69 Camaro/Firebird and 69-72 Nova




68 Driver's side installed



69 Driver's side installed
*Disclaimer: "No useable doors were harmed in this photo"

[Rod]

very nice kit

[Modo Innovations]

very nice kit

Thanks, I have been working on this for some time. I even made a custom set of brake dies for the bends. I tested the bracket with and without the gussets and the built in gusset makes the bracket super strong.

[slownova73]

they will fit 68-74 nova's too right?

[Modo Innovations]

they will fit 68-74 nova's too right?

I don't know why they wouldn't. I would have to get my hands on a junk door to make sure they would. The templates would probably have to be re-worked.

[parsonsj]

I've used this kit, and was very impressed. It made a disagreeable fabrication job into a simple hour's work.

Highly recommended.

jp

[HotRod47]

I don't have a Camaro, but that looks like a nice kit at a reasonable price! Is this something you are now going to branch out and make for other model vehicles?

[Smock67]

Ok so dumb question of the day... This kit is to be used in conjunction with an aftermarket power door look kit correct?

[parsonsj]

In my case, I used it with an Electric Life (aftermarket) door lock kit.

[Smock67]

Thanks John I just wanted to be sure. Yet another thing to add to my ever expanding list of things to do.

[Modo Innovations]

I wanted to release this with a new keyless entry system. My supplier had some delays for the keyless entry, the new release date for the keyless entry will be later this month.

This kit will work with any keyless entry system that uses MES actuators. I have a dwg. that I made that I will put up later for those who don't have the MES actuators and want to use this kit. The dwg. shows the dimensions of the mounting holes and the length of travel for the actuator.

[Modo Innovations]

I've used this kit, and was very impressed. It made a disagreeable fabrication job into a simple hour's work.

Highly recommended.

jp

Thanks John.

[Modo Innovations]

I don't have a Camaro, but that looks like a nice kit at a reasonable price! Is this something you are now going to branch out and make for other model vehicles?

Yes, I used junk doors because I wanted to cut into them to make sure everything would clear and have a clear view of the hook up.

We will see what is desired and go from there.

Thanks.

[dipren443]

2nd Gen Camaro next?!?!

[Modo Innovations]

2nd Gen Camaro next?!?!

This one is the clear winner for next on the list as for now.

Here is the DWG I spoke of in an earlier post, for those who don't have the MES actuators. These are the measurements that are key in making other actuators work for this install kit.

[dipren443]

This one is the clear winner for next on the list as for now.

Here is the DWG I spoke of in an earlier post, for those who don't have the MES actuators. These are the measurements that are key in making other actuators work for this install kit.

Consider one set sold already!!!

[zbugger]

Count me in on a 2nd gen kit. I just have to check my actuaries to make sure the measurements are right.

[Modo Innovations]

These are now available on our website, click the link below.

Power door lock install kits

[FULMNTE]

If you plan to make one for GM-A Bodies, count me in for a set. Not happy with the current set-up...

[John McIntire]

same here on the A bodies!