68 Eldo Power (Vacuum) Door Locks

[Carl Glass]

Ambitiously perhaps, I've decided to install the optional power door locks on my car.  Over the last few months I have assembled the necessary parts:  two door switches, two door actuators, vacuum distribution block and miles of hose.  The last parts to arrive were the door trim panels that have the additional cutouts for the switches.  Personally, I don't like the hornizontal orientation of the lock switches, especially since the word "LOCK" is printed the other way.  My problem is the ears on the back of my switches do not line up with the holes on my trim panels.  Both switches and panels were allegedly from 68 Eldorados.  I'm wondering if either of my parts are incorrect, or if perhaps Cadillac changed designs midyear.  Can anyone provide some guidance here?  Since the parts are relatively difficult to find, i'm leaving towards fabricating some sort of attachment.  Any ideas?

Thx

Carl

[Carl Glass]

Also, if anyone can provide a picture/photo of how/where the vacuum distribution block is to be mounted, I would be much obliged!

And is it my understanding that vacuum door locks, regardless of which other options are installed, came with an oval shaped dedicated vacuum storage tank?  I would appreciate photos of your storage tanks with details on exactly which options you have.
Thx

Carl