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Bigdav160 · 11-02-2013, 04:24 PM

Has anyone installed their modified regulators yet? Does the window move through the whole range correctly?

I was worried, looking at the angles in the template and other picture, that the motor is not placed properly. Maybe it's an optical illusion.

Since the gear is repositioned 90º from the arm, it would make sense that the motor would need to be 90º to maintain the same relationship. It's hard to tell but Colgad's looks correct.

colgad · 11-02-2013, 09:14 PM

You need a DC reversing switch, here is one from Northern Tool:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FSEV7AodmHYAQQ

Here is the wiring:

bonnieclyde100 · 11-03-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Has anyone installed their modified regulators yet? Does the window move through the whole range correctly?

I was worried, looking at the angles in the template and other picture, that the motor is not placed properly. Maybe it's an optical illusion.

Since the gear is repositioned 90º from the arm, it would make sense that the motor would need to be 90º to maintain the same relationship. It's hard to tell but Colgad's looks correct.

the motor bracket is mounted at an angle because when you mount the regulator in the door the regulator plate that bolts to the door is at a slite upward angle . if i would have made the motor bracket 90 degrees to the regulator bracket the regulator would have ran out of teeth before the glass got all the way to the top

**nitrosport_5** · 11-03-2013, 12:11 AM

Subscribed. I plan to try this out with my windows on my truck. Was goingto buy aftermarket but im all for the cheap way out!

**First c10** · 11-03-2013, 12:02 PM

Subscribed

Bigdav160 · 11-03-2013, 04:37 PM

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if i would have made the motor bracket 90 degrees to the regulator bracket the regulator would have ran out of teeth before the glass got all the way to the top

Too late. I couldn't wrap my head around the need to not be 90º. My Suburban is at the shop (work) and I have some metal and spare regulator at (home) shop so I built this. I guess I'll find out if it works soon enough.

jimcaf · 11-13-2013, 01:42 AM

I did mine a few weeks ago right after I saw this post, Thanks for the great post bonnieclyde100,, they work amazing,lots of power they roll up fast enough where youll want to make sure your fingers are clear

bonnieclyde100 · 11-13-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcaf

I did mine a few weeks ago right after I saw this post, Thanks for the great post bonnieclyde100,, they work amazing,lots of power they roll up fast enough where youll want to make sure your fingers are clear

your welcome glad to see someone got some use out of it things are getting very exspensive and it nice to be able to save some money

snipescastle2 · 11-13-2013, 09:27 AM

So, has anyone adapted a factory power window harness for control of the passenger window as well as the driver side from the driver's door switch?
I know there are aftermarket kits for these, but trying to keep with the "On the Cheap" Theme here.....any ideas?
Thanks!
Ben

jimcaf · 11-13-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by snipescastle2

So, has anyone adapted a factory power window harness for control of the passenger window as well as the driver side from the driver's door switch?
I know there are aftermarket kits for these, but trying to keep with the "On the Cheap" Theme here.....any ideas?
Thanks!
Ben

I havnt done my finish wiring but plan on getting switch's from ecology just putting a right and left switch and mounting them some how under the heater controls where a driver and pass can access them leaving the door panels smooth and clean

**70STOVEBOLT** · 07-03-2014, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

So, has anyone adapted a factory power window harness for control of the passenger window as well as the driver side from the driver's door switch?
I know there are aftermarket kits for these, but trying to keep with the "On the Cheap" Theme here.....any ideas?
Thanks!
Ben

Ben, that is my plan. I got a harness and switches from a square body from Krazy Ray on the parts board and I am going to use them. If you do the same, make sure you get motors that have the connector facing the rear of the vehicle, not the side. Otherwise you will have to modify the plastic end connector on the harness to fit the motor. I got the wrong motor the first time, but it was only $17 so no big deal. Still cheaper than the alternative.

BlacklandCamper · 11-13-2013, 02:05 AM

Sweet!!

Great idea.

rx78nt1alex · 11-13-2013, 11:34 PM

Exactly.

jorgensensc · 11-13-2013, 11:39 PM

Can't you just use a couple of micro switches, like you can buy at radioshack, to do the same thing? Vintage air uses micro switches on thier AC units with the cable driven controls. Just an idea.

rx78nt1alex · 11-13-2013, 11:45 PM

That would be better. I will check out Fry's. Especially since they are already in a format that allows for mounting. See, this is why I posted my idea and see what everyone might say to improve upon it.

jorgensensc · 11-13-2013, 11:48 PM

Kind of like these:

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-14-2013, 05:57 PM

Has anyone who did this mod tested them in the truck yet?

bonnieclyde100 · 11-14-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Has anyone who did this mod tested them in the truck yet?

mine have been in my truck for almost a month and they work great better than the aftermaket kits that turn the hand crank shaft to raise and lower the window and it is closer to what stock would be

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-14-2013, 06:33 PM

Does it matter what year the motor comes from? I see a bunch of different part numbers but they all look very similar. I know there are different numbers of teeth, looks like we need 9 tooth motors.

bonnieclyde100 · 11-14-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Does it matter what year the motor comes from? I see a bunch of different part numbers but they all look very similar. I know there are different numbers of teeth, looks like we need 9 tooth motors.

mine is one that is for 1991 chevy truck but there is probably many that will work

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-15-2013, 12:32 PM

bonnieclyde100 what type of switches did you use? I see colgad posted that a reversing switch is needed. I was planning on using the chrome gm style switches.

bonnieclyde100 · 11-15-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

bonnieclyde100 what type of switches did you use? I see colgad posted that a reversing switch is needed. I was planning on using the chrome gm style switches.

those should work they are a reversing switch i used switches that came from an aftermarket kit that i had.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-15-2013, 04:59 PM

Ok, good. Thanks for the info and the write up on this.

**First c10** · 11-15-2013, 06:36 PM

I plan to do this same Modification. I was looking at these.
Think these will work?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/el...-421/overview/

bonnieclyde100 · 11-15-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

I plan to do this same Modification. I was looking at these.
Think these will work?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/el...-421/overview/

yes they will work and i like the way those look

11-02-2013, 04:24 PM	#1
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Has anyone installed their modified regulators yet? Does the window move through the whole range correctly? I was worried, looking at the angles in the template and other picture, that the motor is not placed properly. Maybe it's an optical illusion. Since the gear is repositioned 90º from the arm, it would make sense that the motor would need to be 90º to maintain the same relationship. It's hard to tell but Colgad's looks correct. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#2
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: power window regulators on the cheap You need a DC reversing switch, here is one from Northern Tool: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FSEV7AodmHYAQQ Here is the wiring: Attached Images __________________ 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

11-03-2013, 12:11 AM	#4
nitrosport_5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John, Washington Posts: 618	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Subscribed. I plan to try this out with my windows on my truck. Was goingto buy aftermarket but im all for the cheap way out! __________________ "Rusty" 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super, 496, A/C, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, 4l80e/NP205, 4" Rancho Lift, 35" BFG AT "Ramp Truck" 1972 C30 Ramp Truck 350, Air Bags, Factory A/C. "1968" C10 Shortbed project

11-03-2013, 12:02 PM	#5
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Subscribed __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

11-13-2013, 01:42 AM	#7
jimcaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valley Center,CA Posts: 89	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I did mine a few weeks ago right after I saw this post, Thanks for the great post bonnieclyde100,, they work amazing,lots of power they roll up fast enough where youll want to make sure your fingers are clear Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10, 5.3, 4L60E,4.10 gears UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mid size bed conversion https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...yC10MidSizeBed The basic buildup https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...3/1971ChevyC10

11-13-2013, 09:27 AM	#9
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: power window regulators on the cheap So, has anyone adapted a factory power window harness for control of the passenger window as well as the driver side from the driver's door switch? I know there are aftermarket kits for these, but trying to keep with the "On the Cheap" Theme here.....any ideas? Thanks! Ben

11-13-2013, 02:05 AM	#12
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Sweet!! Great idea. __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

11-13-2013, 11:34 PM	#13
rx78nt1alex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CEDAR HILL, TX Posts: 43	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Exactly. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Fleetside C-10 1971 Chevrolet Fleetside C-10

11-13-2013, 11:39 PM	#14
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Can't you just use a couple of micro switches, like you can buy at radioshack, to do the same thing? Vintage air uses micro switches on thier AC units with the cable driven controls. Just an idea. __________________ 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

11-13-2013, 11:45 PM	#15
rx78nt1alex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CEDAR HILL, TX Posts: 43	Re: power window regulators on the cheap That would be better. I will check out Fry's. Especially since they are already in a format that allows for mounting. See, this is why I posted my idea and see what everyone might say to improve upon it. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Fleetside C-10 1971 Chevrolet Fleetside C-10

11-13-2013, 11:48 PM	#16
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Kind of like these: Attached Images __________________ 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

11-14-2013, 05:57 PM	#17
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,298	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Has anyone who did this mod tested them in the truck yet? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-14-2013, 06:33 PM	#19
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,298	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Does it matter what year the motor comes from? I see a bunch of different part numbers but they all look very similar. I know there are different numbers of teeth, looks like we need 9 tooth motors. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-15-2013, 12:32 PM	#21
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,298	Re: power window regulators on the cheap bonnieclyde100 what type of switches did you use? I see colgad posted that a reversing switch is needed. I was planning on using the chrome gm style switches. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-15-2013, 04:59 PM	#23
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,298	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Ok, good. Thanks for the info and the write up on this. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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11-15-2013, 06:36 PM	#24
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I plan to do this same Modification. I was looking at these. Think these will work? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/el...-421/overview/ __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

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