Popping Bootlid With Shaved Lock

DeadSled · Post by **DeadSled** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:43 pm

Since i'm shaving all the locks and stuff on my EK.. i'm wondering how all you guys with shaved locks pop the boot lid..

So far ideas are..

Solenoid
Bonnet Cable

Duno anything else.

If it was solenoid itd just have to turn sideways like a key would.. and then it'd flick back to the original position when the boot closes..

Hmm..

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:11 pm

Get on down to the wreckers Nick and have a look at some of the remote units for commondores/falcons.

(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:12 pm

MAi Ki KI used a LTD choke cable

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:19 pm

I had a solenoid set up in a VG Valiant, set it up myself, not hard, just can't remember how I did it, was a long time ago.
Go buy a kit, the one I used had everything you would need, Trev

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DNA · Post by **DNA** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:08 am

I was thinking about doing this as well.

Once I hit the panel shop I am shaving the boot look off.

Def going the solenoid route.

http://store.voltelectronics.com.au/Ite ... %20Release

Just bought this kit from JayCar this morning. Will let ya know how easy it is to fit up if your interested.

Dan

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:59 pm

Looks like the kit I used, like I said easy to install, Trev

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DeadSled · Post by **DeadSled** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:18 pm

I see. I'll probably go the solenoid route then as it definately seems the easiest way.

Cheers for the quick responses guys.

Sunny Rob · Post by **Sunny Rob** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:43 pm

Nick, bring your boot catch mechanism with you on Saturday if you can, I'll show you how i set up mine. Oh & drag that buggered hinge along too, I should be able to scratch one up to replace it.
Cheers, Rob.

DeadSled · Post by **DeadSled** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:58 pm

Rob,

Now that i think about it.. i don't think there ever was a thing on there in the first place. I do have one off my HR though if that'd work.

Crap..

Not sure its the hinge either but theres somethin between the door and the hinge that is stopping the rear drivers door from closing. Will try and get it off and bring it along though and you can sus it out.

Is there anything you can't do

thropzed · Post by **thropzed** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:21 pm

Hey Nick,

The only thing Rob can't do is stand around and procrastinate.
That Kustom sedan was one kool car in the day.

With the boot, why don't you go down to the wreckers and source out the cables from a late model commondoor or magna and get the gas struts as well. Voulla cable operated boot popper!!

Cheers Theo Z...............

DeadSled · Post by **DeadSled** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:04 pm

Theo,

Gas struts.. now didn't think of that. Hhmm.. I like that idea.

Will see what we can come up with

RedWhiteFB · Post by **RedWhiteFB** » Tue May 05, 2009 10:26 pm

Sunnyrob,
I got so excited about the solenoid boot opener - I went straight down to Jaycar and bought one. My problem is I cannot figure out how it all connects up. And more importantly, where did you place/fix the actual unit? It would be awesome if you are able to post up some instructions (and pics would be fantastic!).
Cheers,
Aaron.

ekdave1962 · Post by **ekdave1962** » Wed May 06, 2009 8:18 am

ah i got a commo one of evilbay for $10 included switch and mounts ..

RedWhiteFB · Post by **RedWhiteFB** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:05 am

Anyone else out there who can provide some tips with hooking up the solenoid??? I'd love to be able to hide the actual unit as well - so any suggestions as to where to fix the unit would be awesome.

Cheers,
Aaron.

dave68 · Post by **dave68** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:34 am

Check out Mals build, he did a good set up.....

fbekholden.com

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