G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640

[Simple Man]

I hear ya bro, I looked up the brand and doesn't seem to be those China/Taiwan junks, Although I still hate the strip brackets they come with, Just lookin' out as those have done before me.

Just bought the actuators, will fashion mounting points using 12 gauge steel.

But going to have to wait, heading out for vacation ! 

[lambo_sam]

I hear ya bro, I looked up the brand and doesn't seem to be those China/Taiwan junks, Although I still hate the strip brackets they come with, Just lookin' out as those have done before me.   

[Simple Man]

I have preached it before and I will preach it again, Please do not use those cheap plastic door actuators, get either OEM GM AC Delco or the after market GM actuators for the main doors, You can see the difference in the motors, those plastic ones are Unreliable! ok for gas door, trunk lid or deck lid but not for main doors, see below. You will thank me later.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ACDelco-Door-Lock-Actuator-22020256-Buick-Cadillac-Chevy-GMC-Olds-1977-1989/163553395722?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Da411e0d3ebb84f8cb7487b5d275c2dc3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D372665795306%26itm%3D163553395722&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

OR

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Chevy-GMC-Buick-Cadillac-Pontiac-Olds-2-Pc-Power-Door-Lock-Actuator-Pair/172548934100?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D6be25e0628df471c8cddd86a4e80d6c8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D372665795306%26itm%3D172548934100&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Yes it doesn't pay to go cheap here !

"MES Swiss made" is the same door lock actuators that Lamborghini uses

[lambo_sam]

I have preached it before and I will preach it again, Please do not use those cheap plastic door actuators, get either OEM GM AC Delco or the after market GM actuators for the main doors, You can see the difference in the motors, those plastic ones are Unreliable! ok for gas door, trunk lid or deck lid but not for main doors, see below. You will thank me later.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ACDelco-Door-Lock-Actuator-22020256-Buick-Cadillac-Chevy-GMC-Olds-1977-1989/163553395722?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Da411e0d3ebb84f8cb7487b5d275c2dc3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D372665795306%26itm%3D163553395722&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

OR

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Chevy-GMC-Buick-Cadillac-Pontiac-Olds-2-Pc-Power-Door-Lock-Actuator-Pair/172548934100?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D6be25e0628df471c8cddd86a4e80d6c8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D372665795306%26itm%3D172548934100&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[Simple Man]

For the door locks I will be using MES Swiss made actuators and a cable system rather than a lever system.

Bought 2 of the same cheap Chinese systems with remote,  instructions were lame but got it to work.  I have to test it a bit more, but since it wont be inside the door, I will probably use it

Using the fiero wiring and two relays with the OEM switch

just waiting on some hardware for the cable install.

[Havemurci]

Very nice, I'm taking notes!

[Simple Man]

Cleaned up the window channel inserts and reinstalled along with motor and glass.

Then made bracket for attaching outer window sweep to outer door skin, after modifying the skin a bit

Pretty happy the way it is coming along

[Simple Man]

Great job. I love these types of pictures that shows it is ok to cut a hole and then repair it when conditions change. That's what makes these forums so helpful to give inspiration to other and future builders.

thank you!  Although the some holes were inherited     

[lambobuilder]

Great job. I love these types of pictures that shows it is ok to cut a hole and then repair it when conditions change. That's what makes these forums so helpful to give inspiration to other and future builders.

[Simple Man]

Re-assembled the door, glass etc and checked fit and function . finalized the welding.

Took it all apart,  metal prepped and painted.

Fiber glassed in the frame. 

Once it dries re-assemble

[Simple Man]

Took a ton of time to fabricate the handle support.

 I had fond memories of this massive erector set my dad bought me when I was in second grade 

Ordered up a remote door lock and unlock system.

 While Im waiting around, made additional adjustments and fiber-glassed the outer door skin  (again). 

Next is the reinstall of the window glass and mounting of the OEM outer wind sweep.

[Simple Man]

The OEM Latch is mounted lower than the G28 latch location.

The engine bonnet release handle had to be moved lower as well.

[Simple Man]

Decided to go with the W115 latch, Instead of the W126.   Got the OEM measurements from Auto pro as well as a replica upper gasket.  Thank you AutoPro!!

The OEM lower gasket really wont work without major mods to the G28 inner door.  Made my own cover. 

[Simple Man]

Good job on that door handle, getting those installed and lined up is not as easy as it seems.

Thanks!! Only one spot needs about 1/16 of an inch of dyna glass.   Took my time, made the opening a bit smaller and carefully sanded....

Pretty much following your blue print for the way you did your latch and handle set up.  Appreciate the pictures in your build thread.



 

[autopro]

Good job on that door handle, getting those installed and lined up is not as easy as it seems.