![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Henderson,TX
Posts: 336
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
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.
Last edited by bonnieclyde100; 10-21-2013 at 08:31 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
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 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
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.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
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)_/ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,270
|
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
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
|
![]()
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 2,932
|
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!" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fall River California
Posts: 2,026
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Do you have a model number for those motors?
__________________
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Henderson,TX
Posts: 336
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I got my first one built and here are a few pics. I added to the gear the guide due to the fact that without it the slop in the bearing is close to coming off the motor gear.
I used studs for the motor (welded in), I was afraid that I was wearing out the thread's in the 1/8 steel plate with as many times as I had it on and off. And my Harbor Freight tap was not the greatest. Please no comments on my stellar welding. The template was right on and only had to grind it once to made the gears fit together. Now I have to do the other one! Thanks for this great Idea
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Henderson,TX
Posts: 336
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
looking good . that was a great idea to add the guide on there wish i had done that but mine are more towards the middle of the gear so maybe i wont have any problems none so far
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Omaha, NE.
Posts: 214
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I have looked closely as I could, over & over, but to clarify the gear, is it the OEM manual driven gear from the regulator as found on the OEM 67 - 72 C10? The teeth pattern is the only thing I can not verify. My window regulators are in the truck right now, so I can not see them or measure the tooth pattern.
From your description, it appears that it is the OEM driven gear, just turned 90 degrees...correct? It looks like it has one rivet retained to allow turning it the 90 degrees. Just wanted to make sure as this is sweet. Well done fabrication, fitment and function! Thanks very much, bonnieclyde100 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 290
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Does anyone have info on what all is needed to wire this up?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Henderson,TX
Posts: 336
|
Re: power window regulators on the cheap
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|