can 85 silverado manual door panels be converted to power? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SatisTraction · 04-22-2010, 03:04 PM

i found a nice original set of maroon manual door panels for my project. the problem is that my truck has power windows and locks.

can the manual panels be converted? is the regulator hole in the right place?

87chevy.com · 04-22-2010, 07:29 PM

my first 87 was manual windows. I converted them to electric and I used a suburban 4 switch switch.... looked fine when i was done... the other side I cant remember if i used a single our double....

Outlaw87 · 04-23-2010, 12:49 AM

Yes they can, very easy fix. The window crank holes on the manuel door panels line up perfectly with the power window switch holes of the power door panels.

Even New GM door panels for 81-91 Chevy/GMC come with the window crank holes only, at least the ones i got did. The power switches have to be cut out.

I took a piece of cardboard and made a template from my old door panels and then transfered it to the new door panels. All you have to do is cut and trim the new holes out. I cut the holes out with a dremel and xacto knives.

Hope this helps, It's a real simple project. I tried to explain it the best i could. If you need pics of the template and how i made it, just let me know and i'll post some pics.

SatisTraction · 04-23-2010, 01:31 PM

thanks

04-22-2010, 03:04 PM	#1
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	can 85 silverado manual door panels be converted to power? i found a nice original set of maroon manual door panels for my project. the problem is that my truck has power windows and locks. can the manual panels be converted? is the regulator hole in the right place? __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

04-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: can 85 silverado manual door panels be converted to power? my first 87 was manual windows. I converted them to electric and I used a suburban 4 switch switch.... looked fine when i was done... the other side I cant remember if i used a single our double.... __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

04-23-2010, 12:49 AM	#3
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: can 85 silverado manual door panels be converted to power? Yes they can, very easy fix. The window crank holes on the manuel door panels line up perfectly with the power window switch holes of the power door panels. Even New GM door panels for 81-91 Chevy/GMC come with the window crank holes only, at least the ones i got did. The power switches have to be cut out. I took a piece of cardboard and made a template from my old door panels and then transfered it to the new door panels. All you have to do is cut and trim the new holes out. I cut the holes out with a dremel and xacto knives. Hope this helps, It's a real simple project. I tried to explain it the best i could. If you need pics of the template and how i made it, just let me know and i'll post some pics.

04-23-2010, 01:31 PM	#4
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: can 85 silverado manual door panels be converted to power? thanks __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w



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