Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wedgemon · 08-25-2008, 12:00 PM

Went "Yarding" Saturday for stuff for the 80 and the 73 Blazer, and saw this interesting door. I realize it's probably an aftermarket set-up. But, it took a moment to catch my eye.

BTW - I picked up: Rearview for the Blazer, 73 Cruise lever w/pigtail, glove box liner and a 87 Blazer center console. Tried to score a shift collar from a 77 cheyenne tilt column (my 73 is worn out), brought all the right tools to make it easy, got it down to removing the knuckle bolts and springs and saw it was cracked underneath the shift lever!! Dangit!! 1/2 hour of sweaty work (97º Saturday) wasted!

- Dave

aggie91 · 08-25-2008, 12:08 PM

I believe that is a regular old production combination, manual windows with power locks. Seen it before a few times...

wedgemon · 08-25-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I believe that is a regular old production combination, manual windows with power locks. Seen it before a few times...

You know, the heat musta got to me! You're right. Probably is a lock.

- Dave

impalamark · 08-25-2008, 02:37 PM

yea mine has them crank window electric lock but
I am diggin the electro-crank terminology
from this day forward manual windows with power door lock
will be forever called -ELECTROCRANK - just sounds cool

ChaseDale3and8 · 08-25-2008, 07:46 PM

Actually there is an aftermarket company that makes power window kits that use stock looking window cranks. It's been several years back since I've seen them, but I do remember seeing them advertised in Street Rodder Magazine. A lot of guys have used them in their old street rods. I'm sure that they are still around, I just haven't seen them advertised for a while, but then again, I don't buy magazines as much as I used to either. I'm with these guys on this particular situation though. it's most likely a factory setup. Manual windows, power locks. I have seen this combination before as well. ...Joe

**old Rusty C10** · 08-25-2008, 08:42 PM

those panels are kinda rare if they are in good shape i would pick them up for resale

hrc200x · 08-25-2008, 09:49 PM

What kind of shape was the door and cab in? What would a junk yard charge for a door? a cab?

I've got a '86 burb with manual windows but power locks aka electrocrank. Kinda pointless, wish it had electric windows so I'd have extra power window motors.

08-25-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! Went "Yarding" Saturday for stuff for the 80 and the 73 Blazer, and saw this interesting door. I realize it's probably an aftermarket set-up. But, it took a moment to catch my eye. BTW - I picked up: Rearview for the Blazer, 73 Cruise lever w/pigtail, glove box liner and a 87 Blazer center console. Tried to score a shift collar from a 77 cheyenne tilt column (my 73 is worn out), brought all the right tools to make it easy, got it down to removing the knuckle bolts and springs and saw it was cracked underneath the shift lever!! Dangit!! 1/2 hour of sweaty work (97º Saturday) wasted! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

08-25-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! I believe that is a regular old production combination, manual windows with power locks. Seen it before a few times... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-25-2008, 02:37 PM	#4
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! yea mine has them crank window electric lock but I am diggin the electro-crank terminology from this day forward manual windows with power door lock will be forever called -ELECTROCRANK - just sounds cool Last edited by impalamark; 08-25-2008 at 02:38 PM.

08-25-2008, 07:46 PM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! Actually there is an aftermarket company that makes power window kits that use stock looking window cranks. It's been several years back since I've seen them, but I do remember seeing them advertised in Street Rodder Magazine. A lot of guys have used them in their old street rods. I'm sure that they are still around, I just haven't seen them advertised for a while, but then again, I don't buy magazines as much as I used to either. I'm with these guys on this particular situation though. it's most likely a factory setup. Manual windows, power locks. I have seen this combination before as well. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

08-25-2008, 08:42 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! those panels are kinda rare if they are in good shape i would pick them up for resale __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-25-2008, 09:49 PM	#7
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	Re: Junkyard - 73-87 rare RPO electrocrank!! What kind of shape was the door and cab in? What would a junk yard charge for a door? a cab? I've got a '86 burb with manual windows but power locks aka electrocrank. Kinda pointless, wish it had electric windows so I'd have extra power window motors. __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.



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