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06-23-2014, 10:53 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I cannot wait to do this mod.
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06-23-2014, 10:58 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I was messing around with one of these power regulators out of an Astro van, be careful of those springs. I cut the heck out of my hand when it caused the arms to scissor on me .... sorry no pics =)
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06-24-2014, 12:06 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
at princess auto they have surplus motors im going to go buy a couple and do this
nice post love it anyway to get away from full retail im in lol |
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06-24-2014, 12:43 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
VERY KOOL! need to save this info
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07-06-2014, 05:30 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
i did it too just finished this mod is awsome
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07-06-2014, 05:34 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
another trick for the spring i clamp in vise cut tab with air hammer
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07-06-2014, 08:55 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
just did my other one figured out how to get the guide to work a little better in the pic below you will see that if you cut the guide out like below you can put it in the vise and flatten it a little only needs to be flattened the thickness of the metal then it can be put over the gear and tacked in place.. also i welded studs to the metal instead of grinding the bolts
btw i really love this mod i hope as guys figure stuff out with this mod they keep posting it one guy came up with this and as a team we are making it into a great mod go team go 
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07-06-2014, 09:11 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
oops i see someone else beat me to the welding stud thing
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07-06-2014, 09:50 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I haven't had time to try (nor does it look like I will) this mod. I was thinking when I try it about using this switch and somehow affixing a stock handle to it instead of the switch handle that's there. I don't have anything to mock up with, so there may be clearance issues, etc. However, it seems a possible way to keep the stock look.
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07-13-2015, 09:07 AM
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Location: New Haven, Indiana
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Finally did this mod. Followed all instructions. Followed video on how to make a relay so you don't prematurely burn up the switches. Also got inspiration on the micro switches to keep the stock look. Here's a pic. It works great.
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07-13-2015, 09:14 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Notice the springs keeping the unit centered. In the picture above.
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07-13-2015, 11:33 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Do you have a schematic for wiring the relay?
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07-18-2015, 08:55 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I actually used the schematics from the youtube video IA DC posted above and instead of going to the standard window switch it went to my home made switch. I will post a drawing of that. Check this video.... https://youtu.be/dLKuZeUe6is
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07-18-2015, 09:09 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
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07-31-2016, 05:52 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
here is a pdf of the plate that another reader has come up with that has more measurements
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09-09-2016, 05:34 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Anybody have issues with the glass binding after install? I am having trouble with both sides binding up. I do have all new weatherstripping, but I lubed them up and it still binds. I also lubed the rollers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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09-09-2016, 05:56 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Are the window glass channels adjusted? sounds like they maybe off kilter.
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09-10-2016, 10:52 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I moved the glass forward and backward and still binds.
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09-10-2016, 02:45 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
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Is it the front edge of the window or the back that binds and by binding is the leading edge of the window digging into the felt in the channel or is it something else? I did this about two years ago and have had no issues at all.
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09-10-2016, 04:45 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Dave it seems to be the glass is digging into the felt on the vent window channel.
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09-10-2016, 04:46 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
They were not binding with the manual regulators.
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09-11-2016, 09:55 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
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Let us know if you fix this as I have seen it happen before but more with worn out channel material. Oh, does it happen right away when it first starts moving or later? Best of luck with this.
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09-11-2016, 12:34 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
All the weatherstripping and felts are new except the beltlines. It wants to bind about a third of the way down. I did try to adjust the rear guide, to no avail. I put Sil-glide on the window channel runs and the vent channel felts and lubed the rollers also. Could be cheap LMC vent channel felts?
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09-11-2016, 07:22 PM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
I have the LMC felts to but mine could not work much better. You got me with this one. Hopefully someone else will chime in with a plan for ya.
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02-18-2018, 09:49 AM
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Re: power window regulators on the cheap
Great idea! You must have spent a lot of time to perfect this.
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