355 Using door lock knob instead of central lock switch?

Interesting question. I imagine it would be the same as turning the key on the lock. Normally, the electric actuator assists the locking mechanism, even when using the key. When you backdrive the doorlock actuator by mechanically moving the lock mechanism with the key, the actuator's internal microswitch senses that you want to lock the door and the system actuates the doorlock actuators electrically, to assist the locking. I assume a single door knob will lock both doors (?).

 

You could try using a dual pole switch to lock/unlock instead of 2 separate switches. I always thought that was kind of a dumb setup, so would be an improvement over stock (imo) and give you a free switch for the suspension lift.

 

I agree, Pete. Your car's sister has a momentary switch in the outboard position for a reproduction 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner horn (the quick-release steering wheel does not allow for a functional horn button) and an ON-OFF fog light switch (operating them independently of the light switch on the stalk) in the inboard position replacing those two locking switches.

The central locking system was removed in 1995 when the car was converted to a Challenge car. On the track, doors must remain unlocked and windows open for safety reasons.