Power Window Project DIY 64-66 TRUCK

[Sick5]

ok who has the parts list?? lol

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by Sick5

ok who has the parts list?? lol

The parts list is scattered in this thread, but trust me, it is all here. When I get a few free minutes, I will pull it all together...

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by Steve Van Gent

The parts list is scattered in this thread, but trust me, it is all here. When I get a few free minutes, I will pull it all together...

Thank you so much for the write up and the you tube. read all this again and watched all your videos, great stuff.

With that said, i have found all four motors on Amazon and the pigtails. Any new updates on this? I know one person added some metal to the back to mount the motor differently, did this pan out or ? I was wondering if it made installing the wing window any easier?

Thanks again.

[CousinTone]

Hey all, ave got a quick update that addresses the spacing issue for the use of the square body plate and the Astro van that Steve posted a while back.

As I was watching his videos, over and over to understand the process, I followed his guidance and came up with a few updates that will make the fit a bit more square and not place any extra pressure on the post/axle of the teeth in the motor.

Here’s a few pics of how I followed Steve’s instructions and where I added some updates.

For the motor, I used a small angle grinder, it’s easier to manage this close cut and not damage the sector or gear teeth, you have to grind at an angle to miss the teeth while removing the gear cover, so go slow and carefully.

You also need to grind down the rivets as seen adjacent to the opening and you can see that started as I cut.

[CousinTone]

As you remove the gear cover, go ahead and smooth the new opening with a file or carbide burr.

[CousinTone]

As you prepare to place the mounting plate, I drilled our the four mounting holes Steve identified with a 13/64” drill bit. I also took 4 “10 bolts and drilled out the threads for use as a spacer. Once I had everything drilled out/prepped I placed the bolts over the 4 holes and placed a couple dots of instant glue to hold them in place throughout the process.

I also put some assembly lube on the head of the gear and the teeth of the sector…that’s the red stuff…

[CousinTone]

Now you’re ready to line everything up for mounting and mark the adapter plate for the two bolts (the sector is pictured here and the face you see will be in the “meat” part of this sandwich) that will hold it to the motor & regulator assembly.

As you will see, two holes need to be drilled as Steve points out and again I used the 13/64th drill bit. These turn out to be “blind” or real hard to get to!! Here’s where I reversed Steve’s process and placed “10x1” machine screws on the inside of the attachment plate and spot welded them in place. Depending on your welding skill, you may need to grind down the size of your spots to clear the small are they are now at home. One way to hold them is to bolt them in place and then spot weld them then remove the bolts. This will ensure they’re straight and will mate with everything else.

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by Sick5

ok who has the parts list?? lol

Had a few minutes today, here is list so far;

MOTOR with correct tooth pitch (GMC Safari model):

https://www.carparts.com/details/Che...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Spacer that must be used for mounting motor above. The motor that comes with spacer will NOT WORK, wrong pitch teeth. WE ONLY WANT THE SPACER THAT COMES WITH THIS MOTOR. Give motor to your square body friends…

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-742-15...Motors+742-150

Manual Regulator that will be used. NOTE: YOU will need both Right and Left side versions, which are different:

https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...tinfo/18-730/#
https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...ctinfo/18-729/

Motor Pigtail wiring:

https://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r-1979-up.html

Power window RETRO handle control- this one takes some effort to install and is very generic, not 64-66 friendly, but will work. QUITE EXPENSIVE!!! (ANYONE THAT FINDS A BETTER RETRO SWITCH OPTION, PLEASE POST!)

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...UaAktvEALw_wcB