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cochino12 · 11-22-2004, 05:31 PM

Ok so I know what year door panels I can swap easily into my '73 but what about window regulators? I have a full pw/pl setup from a mid 80's truck and am wondering if the regulators will swap easily? Thanks for any info

Adam

Jonboy · 11-22-2004, 05:54 PM

Yes and no. You can drill holes in the door to make them fit, but you will not be able to keep the 73 style short door panels. You can use the newer door panels and make it look OK, or you will have to swap doors to the newer style.

**Captkaos** · 11-22-2004, 05:57 PM

They won't "bolt up" to a 73-76 door. They changed the door and the door panels that year because they started offering Power windows. I have seen someone "make" them work, but the bottom regulator bolts are exposed.

cochino12 · 11-22-2004, 06:05 PM

Damn I was hoping for an easy swap since this is just a work truck. Guess I'll stick with the manual windows, thnks for the info guys.

11-22-2004, 05:31 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Window regulator interchangeability Ok so I know what year door panels I can swap easily into my '73 but what about window regulators? I have a full pw/pl setup from a mid 80's truck and am wondering if the regulators will swap easily? Thanks for any info Adam __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-22-2004, 05:54 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Yes and no. You can drill holes in the door to make them fit, but you will not be able to keep the 73 style short door panels. You can use the newer door panels and make it look OK, or you will have to swap doors to the newer style. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-22-2004, 05:57 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	They won't "bolt up" to a 73-76 door. They changed the door and the door panels that year because they started offering Power windows. I have seen someone "make" them work, but the bottom regulator bolts are exposed. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-22-2004, 06:05 PM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Damn I was hoping for an easy swap since this is just a work truck. Guess I'll stick with the manual windows, thnks for the info guys. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually



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