Power Window Project DIY 64-66 TRUCK

[AZ66GMC]

First I want to thank Steve for this great thread and info to get my thoughts on this going again. For some time I figured that I could come up with something similar to the Nu-Relic's setup and never got around to it...

Thanks for your hard work and sharing Steve!

I had an old passenger side OEM regulator that had striped out splines on the crank shaft. Perfect for giving this a shot. I ordered the (4) motors from Amazon and had them in 2 days.

I followed your build but made a slight modification. I extended the regulator base so that I can mount the motor bracket to the regulator using the 3 intended mounting points. I had some scrap 16 gauge sheet metal which is the same thickness as the OEM regulator base.

I used your method of mounting the motor bracket to the regulator with 2 small sms/nuts in the 2 holes from the original hand crank rivits so that I could then drill out the holes for the 3 bigger mounting tabs.

It now bolts up to the base and is very solid. I tested it and it works perfect! The only issue is the rusty tension spring squeaking and creaking going up and down...

It took about 4hrs total for the one side. Now I just need to decide if I should get new regulators or hope the old OEM units hold up...

Steve, how's the quality of the regulator that you purchased?

Thanks again!

[AZ66GMC]

Here are a few more pics

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by AZ66GMC

First I want to thank Steve for this great thread and info to get my thoughts on this going again. For some time I figured that I could come up with something similar to the Nu-Relic's setup and never got around to it...

Thanks for your hard work and sharing Steve!

I had an old passenger side OEM regulator that had striped out splines on the crank shaft. Perfect for giving this a shot. I ordered the (4) motors from Amazon and had them in 2 days.

I followed your build but made a slight modification. I extended the regulator base so that I can mount the motor bracket to the regulator using the 3 intended mounting points. I had some scrap 16 gauge sheet metal which is the same thickness as the OEM regulator base.

I used your method of mounting the motor bracket to the regulator with 2 small sms/nuts in the 2 holes from the original hand crank rivits so that I could then drill out the holes for the 3 bigger mounting tabs.

It now bolts up to the base and is very solid. I tested it and it works perfect! The only issue is the rusty tension spring squeaking and creaking going up and down...

It took about 4hrs total for the one side. Now I just need to decide if I should get new regulators or hope the old OEM units hold up...

Steve, how's the quality of the regulator that you purchased?

Thanks again!

Hi Tony- great work! Love the fact you added material to bolt bracket to. I kept thinking that it must be in same plane as original mount, otherwise the teeth might not have enough overlap to stay engaged (slip if right on edge of tooth). You will need to let me know if this ever becomes issue.

The new regulator appears good quality, nice and tight action at scissor point. However, I will not know until i get few hours use on them.

FYI-the spring may not be needed at all, in fact, the Nu Relics has no spring with same motor. I probably will not put springs in after using for while, seems like not needed. I will keep you posted.

[Ken Cook]

Awesome thread. Following.

[TimE]

This is great Steve! I'll be putting this on my "to do" list for an old beater I'm throwing together.

[Clyde65]

Well done!!

[Steve Van Gent]

OK here is last item I promised; Parts 1, 2 and 3 of modifying the manual regulator and mounting motor . Is terrible video, shot in wrong light and angle, and I am told by wife I say the word "SO," far too much.

Maybe you can make it drinking game-every time I say word "SO" take a shot (tequila, my choice would be Don Julio Reposado), will not seem nearly as bad by end.

I may add one more video, I am adding a solid state relay controller that will add express up and down to window, maybe power door locks if I can find elegant way to add power locks, wireless remote...


Part 1: https://youtu.be/9sSZrrlKBo4

Part 2: https://youtu.be/_YLSsTWEdvg

Part 3: https://youtu.be/sZAsww1DURs


Enjoy!

[The Rocknrod]

What about the wires going inside the cab?

[Steve Van Gent]

I think you are on correct track; higher up on cab; This region should be single wall I hope, maybe easy drill. I will do some investigation this coming weekend;

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What about the wires going inside the cab?

[63longfleet]

Has anyone tried this with knee knocker doors yet? Also can the "plate" that is needed off of the 73-87 style motor be sourced off of a square body at the salvage yard?

[The Rocknrod]

A month latter, do we have any news on the wiring path you used yet?

[seifer]

My power window mod is here...
http://www.c10australia.com.au/forum...uot-Pedro-quot

Still working on the switch.

[short n wide 72]

[short n wide 72]

Motors did not come with the brackets pictured.

[kieth]

My brother is making (with a stero lithograph printer) copies of the metal bracket required to adapt the 9 tooth power window unit. 10-12 of these will be available for free prototype testing. Only charge will be for postage....first come first served. Call or text 918-630-4665------email kieth.ruleco@hotmail.com

[The Rocknrod]

Almost two months latter Any info on the wire run?

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Almost two months latter Any info on the wire run?

Again, sorry for lack of update. I will get some photos posted soon-ish. Wife Booked us a cruise, I will need to deal with that first...Happy Wife, etc...

[The Rocknrod]

Install start to finish video group:
https://youtu.be/9sSZrrlKBo4
https://youtu.be/_YLSsTWEdvg
https://youtu.be/sZAsww1DURs
https://youtu.be/h9_7agUeQIs
https://youtu.be/bYWVZdToj84

[88Stanger]

Thanks for all the updates gentlemen!

[65Custom]

So I'm just wondering on this topic, I see that this seems to work really well and can be done and saves money, but Has anyone ever looked at using the 80's square body power window regulators for these trucks? Just curious since they are similar sure there are some differences but wondering if they would be a fit and replacement for these trucks?

If anyone knows let me know.

[Steve Van Gent]

In my option, not even close. The mount is a 4 bolt system and at wrong points.

The concept here was to use the actual regulators for the correct truck, simply add a motor to them.

[E.TexasTwister]

Anyone find a better handle control yet?

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