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GmtGmt · 07-03-2010, 04:39 PM

Can i convert Manual Windows to Power Windows?

the original doors where power doors windows and locks
the newer doors are manual windows but power locks
i have 2 power doors rust free so i only need to convert the other 2
passenger front and Driver Rear

RandyP · 07-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Doors are doors. It depends on the window regulator, be it power or manual, that is the only difference. All bolt on stuff. The door shell is the same regardless.

GmtGmt · 07-03-2010, 05:02 PM

ok i have all the stuff that goes inside so it just to swap it out

**N2TRUX** · 07-03-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Doors are doors. It depends on the window regulator, be it power or manual, that is the only difference. All bolt on stuff. The door shell is the same regardless.

Not exactly. The 73-76 doors are different. The outer skin is the same, but the inner shell was never designed to accommodate power windows.

RandyP · 07-04-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Not exactly. The 73-76 doors are different. The outer skin is the same, but the inner shell was never designed to accommodate power windows.

If you want to get technical, the outer skins are not the same. There is a difference in length between 76 down and 77 up.

My guess is, if his doors with crank windows have power locks, they are newer.

GmtGmt · 07-04-2010, 12:50 PM

the truck they came from was a 85 crew cab 3+3 that had some strange options
silverado package, bench seat, Tilt steering wheel, A/C, power door locks, manual windows, Manual 4 speed, 454, 1 sadel tank, no cruze

RandyP · 07-04-2010, 02:43 PM

You'll have no issues then GmtGmt.

**N2TRUX** · 07-05-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

If you want to get technical, the outer skins are not the same. There is a difference in length between 76 down and 77 up.

My guess is, if his doors with crank windows have power locks, they are newer.

You are correct sir. I posted that for the benefit of those that might not know.

68 TT · 07-05-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

the truck they came from was a 85 crew cab 3+3 that had some strange options
silverado package, bench seat, Tilt steering wheel, A/C, power door locks, manual windows, Manual 4 speed, 454, 1 sadel tank, no cruze

Quite an odd set of options, especially a quad cab dually with only one tank. I bet he got pretty tired of hitting every gas station on his way anywhere on a trip.

GmtGmt · 07-05-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Quite an odd set of options, especially a quad cab dually with only one tank. I bet he got pretty tired of hitting every gas station on his way anywhere on a trip.

yeap it was original a canadian truck

68longhorn · 07-05-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

the truck they came from was a 85 crew cab 3+3 that had some strange options
silverado package, bench seat, Tilt steering wheel, A/C, power door locks, manual windows, Manual 4 speed, 454, 1 sadel tank, no cruze

And I thought my 86 swb had a strange option setup, I have manual windows & locks, Power steering, manual brakes and A/C

RandyP · 07-05-2010, 02:09 PM

I swear sometimes they just toss in whatever is left. I had an 85 monte carlo once. Had the 305 H.O., bucket seats/console, spoiler on trunk lid, full instrument package with tach and all, but had crank windows, AM radio only and hubcaps. It was like they could not make up their mind down the assembly line if it was a bottom of the line monte or a SS.

07-03-2010, 04:47 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Power Doors and Manual Doors Doors are doors. It depends on the window regulator, be it power or manual, that is the only difference. All bolt on stuff. The door shell is the same regardless.

07-04-2010, 02:43 PM	#7
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Power Doors and Manual Doors You'll have no issues then GmtGmt.

07-05-2010, 02:09 PM	#12
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Power Doors and Manual Doors I swear sometimes they just toss in whatever is left. I had an 85 monte carlo once. Had the 305 H.O., bucket seats/console, spoiler on trunk lid, full instrument package with tach and all, but had crank windows, AM radio only and hubcaps. It was like they could not make up their mind down the assembly line if it was a bottom of the line monte or a SS.



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