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bonnieclyde100 · 10-20-2013, 07:59 PM

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

mgkgmc · 10-20-2013, 10:04 PM

Great ingenuity there!

mmiddle · 10-20-2013, 10:13 PM

I watched the vid. and am impressed. What motors did you use?

Great job

bonnieclyde100 · 10-20-2013, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmiddle

I watched the vid. and am impressed. What motors did you use?

Great job

i used some motors that are for a 1991 chevy truck and i got them at oriellys

DGulliver · 10-21-2013, 10:03 AM

Brilliant!

bonnieclyde100 · 10-21-2013, 08:17 PM

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.

bonnieclyde100 · 10-21-2013, 09:07 PM

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.

bonnieclyde100 · 10-21-2013, 09:24 PM

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

mmiddle · 10-21-2013, 09:31 PM

Wow, You Da Man.

jorgensensc · 10-21-2013, 10:26 PM

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.

'68 Short Step · 10-21-2013, 10:30 PM

What an awesome project! This is definitely going on my to do list.

jorgensensc · 10-22-2013, 11:32 PM

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?

sambudo · 10-23-2013, 02:09 AM

Great video something to add to my to do list. Thanks

hugger6933 · 10-23-2013, 06:12 AM

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

bobs409 · 10-23-2013, 06:23 AM

Great work! I often wondered if another GM power window motor couldn't be "retro-fitted" into our trucks for alot less money.

Custom 68 · 10-23-2013, 10:07 AM

great, subscribed

AirSpeed · 10-23-2013, 11:42 AM

Do you have a model number for those motors?

bonnieclyde100 · 10-23-2013, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Do you have a model number for those motors?

oriellys part numbers

Part # : 42-131
Part # : 42-130
and alot of time other auto parts stores use same numbers

colgad · 10-23-2013, 11:14 PM

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

Bigdav160 · 10-31-2013, 11:05 PM

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.

colgad · 11-01-2013, 10:37 PM

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

bonnieclyde100 · 11-01-2013, 11:13 PM

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

LH Lead-Foot · 04-14-2018, 01:53 PM

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

vannatta20 · 11-02-2013, 10:16 AM

Does anyone have info on what all is needed to wire this up?

bonnieclyde100 · 11-02-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vannatta20

Does anyone have info on what all is needed to wire this up?

i wiured mine up with wiring and switches from an aftermarket power window kit i had but you could use any factory wiring and switches from a junk yard if you want most gm stuff is wired up the same

10-20-2013, 07:59 PM	#1
bonnieclyde100 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.

10-20-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
mgkgmc 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

10-20-2013, 10:13 PM	#3
mmiddle 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

10-21-2013, 10:03 AM	#5
DGulliver 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

10-21-2013, 08:17 PM	#6
bonnieclyde100 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. Attached Images Last edited by bonnieclyde100; 10-21-2013 at 08:31 PM.

10-21-2013, 09:07 PM	#7
bonnieclyde100 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. Attached Images

10-21-2013, 09:24 PM	#8
bonnieclyde100 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 Attached Images

10-21-2013, 09:31 PM	#9
mmiddle 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

10-21-2013, 10:26 PM	#10
jorgensensc 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

10-21-2013, 10:30 PM	#11
'68 Short Step 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.

10-22-2013, 11:32 PM	#12
jorgensensc 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

10-23-2013, 02:09 AM	#13
sambudo 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)_/

10-23-2013, 06:12 AM	#14
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	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

10-23-2013, 06:23 AM	#15
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: power window regulators on the cheap 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

10-23-2013, 10:07 AM	#16
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	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!"



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10-23-2013, 11:42 AM	#17
AirSpeed 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/

10-23-2013, 11:14 PM	#19
colgad 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

10-31-2013, 11:05 PM	#20
Bigdav160 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

11-01-2013, 10:37 PM	#21
colgad 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 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

11-01-2013, 11:13 PM	#22
bonnieclyde100 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

04-14-2018, 01:53 PM	#23
LH Lead-Foot 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

11-02-2013, 10:16 AM	#24
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Does anyone have info on what all is needed to wire this up?

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