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Tim240Z · 06-24-2011, 01:19 AM

I would really like to upgrade to electric windows in my 72, especially the rear 2 windows so I can open them from the driver seat while I am driving. I have seen the kit sold by Brothers Trucks, but it is a bit more pricey than I would like to spend.....
Has anyone tried to retrofit power windows from some other vehicle AKA junkyard parts? Surely something out there must work with some modifications?

I searched for some time and came up empty......

low'n slow · 06-25-2011, 01:48 PM

How about using a setup from a square body suburban?

**kev2809** · 06-27-2011, 12:37 PM

i would like to know this as well if anyone finds anything out..

rocknss · 06-28-2011, 09:06 PM

I would too like to know.

Dchtlh · 06-29-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

i would like to know this as well if anyone finds anything out..

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Originally Posted by rocknss

I would too like to know.

I would also!!

babylonflyer · 07-04-2011, 12:01 AM

RUFF ...... me 2

boostat4500 · 07-04-2011, 12:34 AM

I tried the cheap generic kits that attach to the stock regulator. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ELI-4101-09-S98/
Works ok, but not great, and you have to hack up the door to get them to fit. I know have these front and rear. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ELI-GM49-K/
Twice the money but well worth it. I never tried anything OEM for a different vehicle so can't say there.

babylonflyer · 07-05-2011, 10:47 PM

hey boost ,any pics or info U can give about the install ? or pointers

chris mc bride · 07-06-2011, 03:49 PM

Id like to know about using late model parts too. I do see the mechanics of motor and drive being problem. I have acces to a few late model junker that i can get parts for nothing or close to it .
I don't mind paying for quality part but never upset if saving bunch with some work.

**kev2809** · 07-06-2011, 06:47 PM

^^ agree.

those kits seem like too much for my taste. i would rather pick a junk yard and try to find something to work!

jbclassix · 07-06-2011, 10:05 PM

i have a set of electric regulators out of a 88 burb that i am going to try to adapt to mine

boostat4500 · 07-07-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by babylonflyer

hey boost ,any pics or info U can give about the install ? or pointers

Really no tricks or pointers needed if using the model specific kit (what I'm using). They bolt in exactly like the stock ones. Just have to run the wires into the door and you're all set. Not counting the wiring, it's about a 5 minute swap.

C20-67_N_MO · 07-09-2011, 05:20 PM

Subscribed.

I bought a kit when I had a truck but would rather adapt one from a latter model to make it work.

**72k5zl1** · 07-09-2011, 10:58 PM

check out a company called nurelic? they have a bolt in kit but its pricy!

justaguy · 07-10-2011, 01:21 AM

I have a '93 Caprice that is waiting to become a "donor." Will let you know what I find out...

**paul mora** · 07-10-2011, 09:54 PM

Hi Tim,
I went to Long Beach this morning and found a new in the box direct fit electric window kit along with the switches and wiring new in the box for $125.00. I could not pass it up. I plan to install in my Sub so I am now interested in the rear system.
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babylonflyer · 11-08-2011, 10:35 AM

updates ??

DINS 1 · 11-09-2011, 11:52 AM

I will be trying to use factory stuff on mine when i get to that point.

06-24-2011, 01:19 AM	#1
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Electric window options? I would really like to upgrade to electric windows in my 72, especially the rear 2 windows so I can open them from the driver seat while I am driving. I have seen the kit sold by Brothers Trucks, but it is a bit more pricey than I would like to spend..... Has anyone tried to retrofit power windows from some other vehicle AKA junkyard parts? Surely something out there must work with some modifications? I searched for some time and came up empty...... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-25-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: Electric window options? How about using a setup from a square body suburban?

06-27-2011, 12:37 PM	#3
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: Electric window options? i would like to know this as well if anyone finds anything out.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

06-28-2011, 09:06 PM	#4
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: Electric window options? I would too like to know.

07-04-2011, 12:01 AM	#6
babylonflyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CALI Posts: 107	Re: Electric window options? RUFF ...... me 2

07-04-2011, 12:34 AM	#7
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Electric window options? I tried the cheap generic kits that attach to the stock regulator. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ELI-4101-09-S98/ Works ok, but not great, and you have to hack up the door to get them to fit. I know have these front and rear. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ELI-GM49-K/ Twice the money but well worth it. I never tried anything OEM for a different vehicle so can't say there. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

07-05-2011, 10:47 PM	#8
babylonflyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CALI Posts: 107	Re: Electric window options? hey boost ,any pics or info U can give about the install ? or pointers

07-06-2011, 03:49 PM	#9
chris mc bride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greensboro nc Posts: 686	Re: Electric window options? Id like to know about using late model parts too. I do see the mechanics of motor and drive being problem. I have acces to a few late model junker that i can get parts for nothing or close to it . I don't mind paying for quality part but never upset if saving bunch with some work.

07-06-2011, 06:47 PM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: Electric window options? ^^ agree. those kits seem like too much for my taste. i would rather pick a junk yard and try to find something to work! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

07-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#11
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Electric window options? i have a set of electric regulators out of a 88 burb that i am going to try to adapt to mine __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-09-2011, 05:20 PM	#13
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Electric window options? Subscribed. I bought a kit when I had a truck but would rather adapt one from a latter model to make it work. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-09-2011, 10:58 PM	#14
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,637	Re: Electric window options? check out a company called nurelic? they have a bolt in kit but its pricy! __________________ website https://www.villagegarage.com/ truck guy in the whiskey world https://www.instagram.com/c10glen/?hl=en https://www.hemmings.com/stories/car...e-perfect-day/

07-10-2011, 01:21 AM	#15
justaguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 5	Re: Electric window options? I have a '93 Caprice that is waiting to become a "donor." Will let you know what I find out...

07-10-2011, 09:54 PM	#16
paul mora Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: huntington beach california Posts: 976	Re: Electric window options? Hi Tim, I went to Long Beach this morning and found a new in the box direct fit electric window kit along with the switches and wiring new in the box for $125.00. I could not pass it up. I plan to install in my Sub so I am now interested in the rear system. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Pulatoy

11-08-2011, 10:35 AM	#17
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11-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#18
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Electric window options? I will be trying to use factory stuff on mine when i get to that point. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

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