Door locks

[Merv and Sharon]

I guess one could always fit remote locking and arming of the ignition system at a later date. So if I have to fit a level pull system for door locking (Laser, Pajero, etc) is there any one that looks a bit more up-market?

Merv

[Aussie Mike]

I believe a few of the kits out there are using XD Ford Falcon door strikers and latches. Whether you put a proper handle or just a pull cable on the inside is up to you but the Falcon strikers are reasonably tidy, cheap and ADR legal.

Cheers

[400TT]

The recommended internal door strikers & mechanism for Harrison are the XD Falcon type ones, rear doors actually.

As for handles, a lot of people use the Laser style handles, they can be obatined in just about any colour to match your interior.

The traditional chrome lever handles are nice if you want to go for that original look. They are easier to open the door with from the outside as they are high up on the door, but harder when inside. The trade off is that the other handles are easier when inside the car, harder when outside.

I've also seen people use these what I think are Falcon type handles. I'm sure I've seen them on Harrisons, so Warwick will know them. They are in an elongated oval shape from memory, available in chrome. Look very good in the right interior. Just had a quick look and don't have any photos of them handy.

Basically your choice of handle is only limited by your imagination and time your willing to spend researching it. Have a look at some of the modern sports models, there are some very nice door handles around. And just about any handle will be able to be fitted within reason.

[07cob]

Merv

As Craig pointed out, the latch, striker and inner mechanism for Warwick's doors is from the XD/E/F rear doors. Some minor modification to the inner is required. I paid $30 for the lot from the wreckers (which didn't make much sense to me since it took two blokes 45 minutes to get them off!)

I used the traditional lever but located it towards the front of the door rather than at the top rear because (1) it looked too difficult to get the assembly around the intrusion bars at the top and (2) it is easier to operate at the front of the door when you are in the car.

Cheers

Geof

[hogster]

If you run a small weld around the seams on the striker plates and grind them back, you can chrome them and they look much nicer.

Idea from someone at the last Shelby fest, whoever you were, thanks