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bonnieclyde100 · 10-20-2013, 07:59 PM

i have made factory style power window regulators at 1/3 of the price of aftermarket ones. they are over 300 dollars i made mine for less than 100 dollars. here is the link to video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hG23ms_x74M

mgkgmc · 10-20-2013, 10:04 PM

Great ingenuity there!

mmiddle · 10-20-2013, 10:13 PM

I watched the vid. and am impressed. What motors did you use?

Great job

bonnieclyde100 · 10-20-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmiddle

I watched the vid. and am impressed. What motors did you use?

Great job

i used some motors that are for a 1991 chevy truck and i got them at oriellys

DGulliver · 10-21-2013, 10:03 AM

Brilliant!

bonnieclyde100 · 10-21-2013, 08:17 PM

here is the pattern of the motor holder plate maybe you can print it out and use it. when drilling mounting holes i would drill 1/4 hole and one 7/32 hole and tap it and use motor to mark where last hole will be to make sure they line up. the two screw threaded into the plate will need to be ground down on back so the regulator gear wont hit them when rotating.

bonnieclyde100 · 10-21-2013, 09:07 PM

someone on youtube asked for more of a write up so here it goes

step1 remove the spring carefully
step2 ground down crank rivets and remove it.
step3 ground down the two rivets thet hold the gear to the shaft and
drive them out.
step4 turn the gear down 90 degrees and weld it to the shaft.
step5 trace and cut out motor plate.
step6 cut 1 1/2 hole for motor gear to pass through and drill mounting holes (look at pattern) and test fit motor.
i would the 1/4 inch hole and one of the 7/32 to be tapped and mount
motor to mark the last hole to be drilled and tapped.

bonnieclyde100 · 10-21-2013, 09:24 PM

step7 time to weld motor plate to regulator mounting plate. look at piture to see how it needs to be placed and welded. put plate in between regulator mounting plate and regulator gear with shim to put a little clearance between gear and motor plate and clamp together to hold while welding. test fit motor to make sure it engauges the gear correctly make adjustments if needed and weld.
step8 ground down welds and paint
step9 assemble and test

this was the driverside passenger side is opposite of driver

mmiddle · 10-21-2013, 09:31 PM

Wow, You Da Man.

hugger6933 · 10-21-2013, 10:13 PM

I think I got some leftover door parts from that body style truck[88-98] from when I used to build them. If I haven't thrown them all away I will look for some motors tomorrow. I have three trucks to build, it should suit some of them. Are you gonna put the switch in the old crank arm hole? Do you plan on using the old GM style two flat button on the drivers side then the single flat on the pass like would have been there, Or is your int. customized? That is some real good thinking on this how long have you used it? Keep up the good work and the good ideas, that is what this country was founded on and also this hobby that we so dearly love. Jim

jorgensensc · 10-21-2013, 10:26 PM

Excellent!!! Thank you!! I have been needing to it owner windows in my suburban but they don't make rear kits. This will work perfectly!!!
Shawn.

'68 Short Step · 10-21-2013, 10:30 PM

What an awesome project! This is definitely going on my to do list.

bonnieclyde100 · 10-22-2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I think I got some leftover door parts from that body style truck[88-98] from when I used to build them. If I haven't thrown them all away I will look for some motors tomorrow. I have three trucks to build, it should suit some of them. Are you gonna put the switch in the old crank arm hole? Do you plan on using the old GM style two flat button on the drivers side then the single flat on the pass like would have been there, Or is your int. customized? That is some real good thinking on this how long have you used it? Keep up the good work and the good ideas, that is what this country was founded on and also this hobby that we so dearly love. Jim

i have custom door panels and i plan on using the switches that came with the aftermarket power window kit that didnt have enough power to lift the windows with all the new weatherstripping.

hugger6933 · 10-22-2013, 08:54 PM

How thick is the plate that you bolted the motor to? Does the motor plate just weld to the regulator in that one spot that is pictured? I was just wondering about those two thing as there would be a bit of wobble on the end of the plate if it isn't supported some kind of way, but I didn't build it , It looks great. Thanks for the tips and the help. Jim

bonnieclyde100 · 10-22-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugger6933

How thick is the plate that you bolted the motor to? Does the motor plate just weld to the regulator in that one spot that is pictured? I was just wondering about those two thing as there would be a bit of wobble on the end of the plate if it isn't supported some kind of way, but I didn't build it , It looks great. Thanks for the tips and the help. Jim

the plate is 1/8 inch thick . it is welded in two about 3/4 inch apart one on each side.

jorgensensc · 10-22-2013, 11:32 PM

I really like this idea! Thank you for taking the time to write it up. Just curious, had you considered or tried using the regulators off the 90's trucks? I know they won't mount in the same holes, but could they work with spacers maybe in a different spot?

sambudo · 10-23-2013, 02:09 AM

Great video something to add to my to do list. Thanks

hugger6933 · 10-23-2013, 06:12 AM

The 90's truck regulators are like twice the size of the ones that go in the 67-72 trucks. I would doubt that they would even fit inside the doors. Jim

bobs409 · 10-23-2013, 06:23 AM

Great work! I often wondered if another GM power window motor couldn't be "retro-fitted" into our trucks for alot less money.

Custom 68 · 10-23-2013, 10:07 AM

great, subscribed

AirSpeed · 10-23-2013, 11:42 AM

Do you have a model number for those motors?

bonnieclyde100 · 10-23-2013, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Do you have a model number for those motors?

oriellys part numbers

Part # : 42-131
Part # : 42-130
and alot of time other auto parts stores use same numbers

colgad · 10-23-2013, 11:14 PM

Amazon sells the motors for a total of 68.91 for both
Dorman 742-142 Window Lift Motor Dorman 742-142 Window Lift Motor
Sold by Amazon.com LLC
Dorman 742-143 Window Lift Motor Dorman 742-143 Window Lift Motor
Sold by Amazon.com LLC

bonnieclyde100 · 10-31-2013, 10:59 PM

i drove mine out with a hammer and a nail net. mine came out pretty easy but how ever you have to do it is fine. take some pics when there done

Bigdav160 · 10-31-2013, 11:05 PM

I bought those PW motors from Rockauto for $15 a piece recently.

I was going to duplicate the drawing in Sketchup but it appears a couple crucial measurements are missing.

I think I have an extra regulator. I'll try to come up with something a little more precise.

10-20-2013, 07:59 PM	#1
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	power window regulators on the cheap i have made factory style power window regulators at 1/3 of the price of aftermarket ones. they are over 300 dollars i made mine for less than 100 dollars. here is the link to video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hG23ms_x74M Last edited by 70cst; 11-15-2013 at 03:23 AM.

10-20-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Great ingenuity there! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

10-20-2013, 10:13 PM	#3
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I watched the vid. and am impressed. What motors did you use? Great job __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

10-21-2013, 10:03 AM	#5
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Brilliant! __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

10-21-2013, 08:17 PM	#6
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	Re: power window regulators on the cheap here is the pattern of the motor holder plate maybe you can print it out and use it. when drilling mounting holes i would drill 1/4 hole and one 7/32 hole and tap it and use motor to mark where last hole will be to make sure they line up. the two screw threaded into the plate will need to be ground down on back so the regulator gear wont hit them when rotating. Attached Images Last edited by bonnieclyde100; 10-21-2013 at 08:31 PM.

10-21-2013, 09:07 PM	#7
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	Re: power window regulators on the cheap someone on youtube asked for more of a write up so here it goes step1 remove the spring carefully step2 ground down crank rivets and remove it. step3 ground down the two rivets thet hold the gear to the shaft and drive them out. step4 turn the gear down 90 degrees and weld it to the shaft. step5 trace and cut out motor plate. step6 cut 1 1/2 hole for motor gear to pass through and drill mounting holes (look at pattern) and test fit motor. i would the 1/4 inch hole and one of the 7/32 to be tapped and mount motor to mark the last hole to be drilled and tapped. Attached Images

10-21-2013, 09:24 PM	#8
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	Re: power window regulators on the cheap step7 time to weld motor plate to regulator mounting plate. look at piture to see how it needs to be placed and welded. put plate in between regulator mounting plate and regulator gear with shim to put a little clearance between gear and motor plate and clamp together to hold while welding. test fit motor to make sure it engauges the gear correctly make adjustments if needed and weld. step8 ground down welds and paint step9 assemble and test this was the driverside passenger side is opposite of driver Attached Images

10-21-2013, 09:31 PM	#9
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Wow, You Da Man. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

10-21-2013, 10:13 PM	#10
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I think I got some leftover door parts from that body style truck[88-98] from when I used to build them. If I haven't thrown them all away I will look for some motors tomorrow. I have three trucks to build, it should suit some of them. Are you gonna put the switch in the old crank arm hole? Do you plan on using the old GM style two flat button on the drivers side then the single flat on the pass like would have been there, Or is your int. customized? That is some real good thinking on this how long have you used it? Keep up the good work and the good ideas, that is what this country was founded on and also this hobby that we so dearly love. Jim

10-21-2013, 10:26 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Excellent!!! Thank you!! I have been needing to it owner windows in my suburban but they don't make rear kits. This will work perfectly!!! Shawn. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-21-2013, 10:30 PM	#12
'68 Short Step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irving,TX Posts: 122	Re: power window regulators on the cheap What an awesome project! This is definitely going on my to do list.

10-22-2013, 08:54 PM	#14
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: power window regulators on the cheap How thick is the plate that you bolted the motor to? Does the motor plate just weld to the regulator in that one spot that is pictured? I was just wondering about those two thing as there would be a bit of wobble on the end of the plate if it isn't supported some kind of way, but I didn't build it , It looks great. Thanks for the tips and the help. Jim

10-22-2013, 11:32 PM	#16
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I really like this idea! Thank you for taking the time to write it up. Just curious, had you considered or tried using the regulators off the 90's trucks? I know they won't mount in the same holes, but could they work with spacers maybe in a different spot? __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-23-2013, 02:09 AM	#17
sambudo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver,Wa Posts: 339	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Great video something to add to my to do list. Thanks __________________ 1968 C10, 250, L6 4spd OTF, Fleetside Upgrades: Power Steering .......................____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

10-23-2013, 06:12 AM	#18
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: power window regulators on the cheap The 90's truck regulators are like twice the size of the ones that go in the 67-72 trucks. I would doubt that they would even fit inside the doors. Jim



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10-23-2013, 06:23 AM	#19
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Great work! I often wondered if another GM power window motor couldn't be "retro-fitted" into our trucks for alot less money. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-23-2013, 10:07 AM	#20
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,938	Re: power window regulators on the cheap great, subscribed __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-23-2013, 11:42 AM	#21
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10-23-2013, 11:14 PM	#23
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Amazon sells the motors for a total of 68.91 for both Dorman 742-142 Window Lift Motor Dorman 742-142 Window Lift Motor Sold by Amazon.com LLC Dorman 742-143 Window Lift Motor Dorman 742-143 Window Lift Motor Sold by Amazon.com LLC __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

10-31-2013, 10:59 PM	#24
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	Re: power window regulators on the cheap i drove mine out with a hammer and a nail net. mine came out pretty easy but how ever you have to do it is fine. take some pics when there done

10-31-2013, 11:05 PM	#25
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I bought those PW motors from Rockauto for $15 a piece recently. I was going to duplicate the drawing in Sketchup but it appears a couple crucial measurements are missing. I think I have an extra regulator. I'll try to come up with something a little more precise. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

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