One piece side windows revisited - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

polevault1977 · 12-01-2003, 12:22 AM

This topic has been touch on a couple of times, but I'm throwing it out there again. I've got my doors completely stripped down and am defintely going with electric windows, but would like to have more info and one piece glass kits from Brothers, ECE, etc. Pros and Cons. Anybody been down this road? Danny

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-01-2003, 01:21 AM

If you p.m. pont he was the only one that helped me out and was very informitive..

barn9 · 12-01-2003, 02:06 AM

Here is the link to A-1, which everyone seems to like very well by the way. These are what I hope to put in one of these days.
http://www.a1electric.com/

71sub · 12-01-2003, 04:26 PM

I installed A-1 power windows with the 1-piece windows from Brothers and it looks great, BUT ....

The glass "wiggles" a lot unless it's only rolled down 3 inches or rolled up 3 inches, not much support in the middle

Also, the power window motors are not very strong and may hang, especially with new rubber -- so you have to help it at times

Finally, since your doors are already gutted -- it's a pretty simple install using existing door hardware.

If you have any specific questions let me know

Ev

my new 72 · 12-01-2003, 09:51 PM

Something is wrong with your install if the windows are hanging. It sounds like your door catches are putting pressure on the front channel and causing the binding, not the motors. The A-1 kit is the same one I used and everything is perfect. Everything works super smooth with no troubles ever. I'd check your install over again. And my windows don't rattle either, and they never have. When ever doing anything like this it pays to take a little longer than you think it should to do the job and make sure it is done right.

polevault1977 · 12-04-2003, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the info. Danny

12-01-2003, 12:22 AM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	One piece side windows revisited This topic has been touch on a couple of times, but I'm throwing it out there again. I've got my doors completely stripped down and am defintely going with electric windows, but would like to have more info and one piece glass kits from Brothers, ECE, etc. Pros and Cons. Anybody been down this road? Danny

12-01-2003, 01:21 AM	#2
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12-01-2003, 02:06 AM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Here is the link to A-1, which everyone seems to like very well by the way. These are what I hope to put in one of these days. http://www.a1electric.com/ __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

12-01-2003, 04:26 PM	#4
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	I installed A-1 power windows with the 1-piece windows from Brothers and it looks great, BUT .... The glass "wiggles" a lot unless it's only rolled down 3 inches or rolled up 3 inches, not much support in the middle Also, the power window motors are not very strong and may hang, especially with new rubber -- so you have to help it at times Finally, since your doors are already gutted -- it's a pretty simple install using existing door hardware. If you have any specific questions let me know Ev __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

12-01-2003, 09:51 PM	#5
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Something is wrong with your install if the windows are hanging. It sounds like your door catches are putting pressure on the front channel and causing the binding, not the motors. The A-1 kit is the same one I used and everything is perfect. Everything works super smooth with no troubles ever. I'd check your install over again. And my windows don't rattle either, and they never have. When ever doing anything like this it pays to take a little longer than you think it should to do the job and make sure it is done right. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

12-04-2003, 12:38 AM	#6
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Thanks for the info. Danny

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