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Ackattack · 08-14-2008, 02:39 PM

I've been looking at electric windows and locks. A lot of the kits have the 73+ style of switches that I don't think would look right in our trucks.

Lets see some pictures of your switches and where you mounted them. I'm thinking I may put a row of switches below the A/C controls. I'm thinking I want to find some switches that would look like what GM would have used if our trucks came with power windows/locks.

Black_Duck · 08-14-2008, 02:57 PM

Check out this window switch from AutoLoc. That's what I plan on using, hopefully no one jumps in and tries to turn it around....

Dingfodgy · 08-14-2008, 05:20 PM

Those GM style, square, chrome window switches have been in use well before 1973. I remember our '68 Electra 225 had 'em and so did my uncles '71 Eldorado. So, I think they'd be period correct for our trucks.

Ackattack · 08-14-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Duck

Check out this window switch from AutoLoc. That's what I plan on using, hopefully no one jumps in and tries to turn it around....

Oh wow, I saw similar switches awhile ago, but they were like $400+

heavy71chevy · 08-14-2008, 07:16 PM

second gen(70-81) camaro chrome switches would look dead on in my opinion...perfect look for a c10 of our genre

thirdstreettito · 08-15-2008, 11:52 PM

Try these beauties!

http://www.shop.feslerbuilt.com/cate...c?categoryId=8

69RAT · 08-16-2008, 11:35 AM

I used the "Joker" switches from A-1, thought about autolok but wanted to be able to work passger window from driver side. Work great, look good too! Send me a pm with email addy, I have a hard time posting pics.

Roger

**John Fabris** · 08-16-2008, 12:41 PM

I have the post style switches in my truck. I love the way they look as it looks like you have to crank them, but you just ony have to push down or up on the crank to work the power windows. As for being able to roll down the passenger side, they do give you the wiring diagram to be able to add a button switch (not included) that you push and hold while you use the driver side switch, and your passenger side window will go up and down.

08-14-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	door and window switches I've been looking at electric windows and locks. A lot of the kits have the 73+ style of switches that I don't think would look right in our trucks. Lets see some pictures of your switches and where you mounted them. I'm thinking I may put a row of switches below the A/C controls. I'm thinking I want to find some switches that would look like what GM would have used if our trucks came with power windows/locks. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-14-2008, 02:57 PM	#2
Black_Duck Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manor, TX Posts: 13	Re: door and window switches Check out this window switch from AutoLoc. That's what I plan on using, hopefully no one jumps in and tries to turn it around.... Last edited by Black_Duck; 08-14-2008 at 03:14 PM.

08-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#3
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: door and window switches Those GM style, square, chrome window switches have been in use well before 1973. I remember our '68 Electra 225 had 'em and so did my uncles '71 Eldorado. So, I think they'd be period correct for our trucks. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

08-14-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: door and window switches second gen(70-81) camaro chrome switches would look dead on in my opinion...perfect look for a c10 of our genre __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

08-15-2008, 11:52 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: door and window switches Try these beauties! http://www.shop.feslerbuilt.com/cate...c?categoryId=8 __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-16-2008, 11:35 AM	#7
69RAT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: hopeless in Washington Posts: 105	Re: door and window switches I used the "Joker" switches from A-1, thought about autolok but wanted to be able to work passger window from driver side. Work great, look good too! Send me a pm with email addy, I have a hard time posting pics. Roger __________________ '69 Chevy CST#'s 396/TH400, A/C

08-16-2008, 12:41 PM	#8
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: door and window switches I have the post style switches in my truck. I love the way they look as it looks like you have to crank them, but you just ony have to push down or up on the crank to work the power windows. As for being able to roll down the passenger side, they do give you the wiring diagram to be able to add a button switch (not included) that you push and hold while you use the driver side switch, and your passenger side window will go up and down. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB



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