Power vent windows, Been done? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skorpioskorpio · 02-28-2014, 05:39 PM

I was curious if anyone has powered their vent windows yet. Looks like if you modify the post a little you could use a Buick power vent window motor to operate it. Doesn't look like it would be that hard to do. Would I be the first?

KEL · 02-28-2014, 06:14 PM

my 67 Lincoln had them.
I always thought they were great.
Do it !

**chewychevy67** · 02-28-2014, 06:33 PM

I have thought about it but the way the window runs up and down it would be tight to get a vent motor in the door. That being said I am running power up and down windows now as well so that makes it even tighter. If you do I want to see how you did it! it would definitely be cool. If fi could get a set with the correct switches I would probably try something but the prices these sets sell for that would be a big hole in the pocket if It didn't work.

Andy4639 · 03-01-2014, 01:39 AM

Years ago on here some one did this. You may can find the thread but it was a long time early 90's. New server and I doubt you willl find the thread. What I remember about it was he used a socket welded to the vent rod and then like a cable going to the motor.

skorpioskorpio · 03-01-2014, 03:19 AM

On the Buicks, Caddies and early Chevys the power vent windows are pretty much just like our vent windows, except without the tension spring and the end is keyed. Now all those cars when they don't have the power motor have a crank regulator for the vents. I've seen several of the crank regulator cars converted to power vents. It's interesting Andy that you thought there might be a socket involved, maybe it was a socket universal to make the positioning easier or one of those springy 1/4 extensions which is kinda cable like. hmmm, Interesting.

**Daddy Brim** · 03-01-2014, 08:50 AM

I was thinking about how cool that would be just the other day. If you do this please do a build thread.

**chewychevy67** · 03-16-2015, 11:14 PM

I got them done. Here's some photos and a link to a video I took. Just used 50's Cadillac motors and got creative. Power Vent Windows C10: https://youtu.be/ngvIPkc8rxc

dpike97701 · 03-17-2015, 02:13 AM

Nice! When did you say you were releasing that conversion kit?

DP

skorpioskorpio · 03-17-2015, 12:19 PM

This forum is like Santa Claus.

Andy4639 · 03-17-2015, 04:35 PM

Nice job chewychevy67.

The ones I was refering to where done back in the early 90's though but same thing pretty much.

**chewychevy67** · 03-17-2015, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Nice job chewychevy67.

The ones I was refering to where done back in the early 90's though but same thing pretty much.

yeah I kind of used that as a starting point. that's when I saw the swivel joint in the tool box. now I need some new tools....

**chewychevy67** · 03-17-2015, 06:43 PM

These are the 3 holes you need to drill to mount this. The center one is to access the screw that holds the shaft to the motor. very clean looking. I am going to buy the a-1 electric power window kit. I believe they should both work in the door nicely. Now if only I could do power door locks too without the door always unlocking when I close the door. without wireless entry Power door locks would be useless really. Ill leave that to someone else to figure out...

kvn1011 · 03-17-2015, 04:49 PM

wow! that is awesome!!

02-28-2014, 05:39 PM	#1
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Power vent windows, Been done? I was curious if anyone has powered their vent windows yet. Looks like if you modify the post a little you could use a Buick power vent window motor to operate it. Doesn't look like it would be that hard to do. Would I be the first?

02-28-2014, 06:14 PM	#2
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? my 67 Lincoln had them. I always thought they were great. Do it ! __________________ KEL Members I have met : 2014.02.01: bruceman1968, Mr Handy, colgad, RenoKeene, CaptRMW

02-28-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? I have thought about it but the way the window runs up and down it would be tight to get a vent motor in the door. That being said I am running power up and down windows now as well so that makes it even tighter. If you do I want to see how you did it! it would definitely be cool. If fi could get a set with the correct switches I would probably try something but the prices these sets sell for that would be a big hole in the pocket if It didn't work.

03-01-2014, 01:39 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? Years ago on here some one did this. You may can find the thread but it was a long time early 90's. New server and I doubt you willl find the thread. What I remember about it was he used a socket welded to the vent rod and then like a cable going to the motor. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-01-2014, 03:19 AM	#5
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? On the Buicks, Caddies and early Chevys the power vent windows are pretty much just like our vent windows, except without the tension spring and the end is keyed. Now all those cars when they don't have the power motor have a crank regulator for the vents. I've seen several of the crank regulator cars converted to power vents. It's interesting Andy that you thought there might be a socket involved, maybe it was a socket universal to make the positioning easier or one of those springy 1/4 extensions which is kinda cable like. hmmm, Interesting.

03-01-2014, 08:50 AM	#6
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? I was thinking about how cool that would be just the other day. If you do this please do a build thread. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

03-16-2015, 11:14 PM	#7
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? I got them done. Here's some photos and a link to a video I took. Just used 50's Cadillac motors and got creative. Power Vent Windows C10: https://youtu.be/ngvIPkc8rxc Attached Images

03-17-2015, 02:13 AM	#8
dpike97701 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 58	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? Nice! When did you say you were releasing that conversion kit? DP

03-17-2015, 12:19 PM	#9
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? This forum is like Santa Claus.

03-17-2015, 04:35 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? Nice job chewychevy67. The ones I was refering to where done back in the early 90's though but same thing pretty much. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-17-2015, 06:43 PM	#12
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? These are the 3 holes you need to drill to mount this. The center one is to access the screw that holds the shaft to the motor. very clean looking. I am going to buy the a-1 electric power window kit. I believe they should both work in the door nicely. Now if only I could do power door locks too without the door always unlocking when I close the door. without wireless entry Power door locks would be useless really. Ill leave that to someone else to figure out... Attached Images

03-17-2015, 04:49 PM	#13
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Power vent windows, Been done? wow! that is awesome!! __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)



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