WTB power door lock actuator

[75supreme]

Looking for a pair of power door lock actuator for my 1975 cutlass supreme. I've gone to all the local junkyard and no luck, also been looking online and everyone seems to have the 80s cutlass one which is smaller and isn't able to work with my car. The last owner didnt take very good care of the car and they ended up rusted closed. Dont most of the 70's a bodies share the same actuator?

Pic of it on my photobucket.

http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x281/Asquirt4u/

[Bluevista]

I think '75 and earlier are the same? The 4 doors have two screw tabs on the actuator, careful of that when getting one, also left and right. I see them on evilbay sometimes, couple listed for a GTO on there right now, complete set for a Chebelle/A body with harness, boots and switches. They're kind of rare to begin with and scarce with guys adding the option or needing replacements. Maybe somebody here has one, post for parts wanted on the other GM sites if you have no luck. I like Team Chevelle, Performance Years Poncho forum, ROP, the V8Buick site is really nice.

[Lady72nRob71]

I have two that I pulled from a '75 4 door so i will dig them out later and compare them to your pictures. I think they are different but the bracket could be modified (another 'I think') Can you send be the dimensions between the bolt holes on yours?

If yours are just rusted solid, they CAN be disassembled and restored - i have done that. Given the cost and rarity of these, it is well worth the time. I may have pictures of when i did that - I will look when I get home from the yard today...
The ones I have were rusted and now they work fine.
The only big thing is that the top rubber boots are broken up, which caused them to fill with water. Baby bottle tops might serve as temporary boots..

[7244too]

I hope Rob's suggestion will work out for you. The guy knows what he's doing. If you would still need the actuators I do have a set (L&R) out of a 73' Grand Prix SJ. I'll snap some pics if needed. They were tested when I got them (about 2 years ago) and worked great. Hope all works out...Gery.

[Bluevista]

Baby botle tops? you mean rubber baby bottle nipples? Another job for the Rubber-Maid.
Those things come apart? Thought they were welded, my bad.
I have a a few for 4 doors/wagons but they have that 2 hole bracket, can the guts interchange?
Guys used to use them to release the door latches when they shaved the handles, had to have a cool secret place on the outside of the car for the button. It was a secret until you watched them open the door once.

[Lady72nRob71]

EVERYTHING comes apart - some are just harder than others!
Actually, the lock solenoids come apart fairly easily, a little more difficult if rusted, but still possible.

The first picture shows the 1975 4-door type. Note the bracket difference for added clearance... It would work with a 2-door with some mods, but I would recommend 2-door styles though to make your life easier.

I did not have pictures of the internals but the second picture shows three out of the four casing tabs (under the boots) that have to be bent back to release the internals.
Take your time disassembling and make notes how it all comes apart; it is pretty straightforward. Do one at a time in case you need to use the other one to figure out how to reassemble the other...

Baby bottle nipples could work, but silicone is best. Latex would work, but would deteriorate quickly if oil or grease got on them.
If someone has a better idea for boots, I would love to hear. I wish they were repro'ed...