Power windows and Power locks retrofit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jd21476 · 11-27-2013, 05:11 PM

Has anyone updated their older manual trucks with power windows and locks. I want to kow if there is a kit out there and if they work well or do I need to hit the salvage yard and get a set from a newer model?

**1774btcrew** · 11-27-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jd21476

Has anyone updated their older manual trucks with power windows and locks. I want to kow if there is a kit out there and if they work well or do I need to hit the salvage yard and get a set from a newer model?

I would stick with the factory set up. It is direct plug in and better quality than most aftermarket set ups.

Greenlee · 11-27-2013, 08:51 PM

I did this using the factory parts from another truck. The only surprise I ran into was my cab did not have the holes for the wiring. However, there were dimples already there where you need to drill the holes. Also, I tried to use a wiring harness from a Suburban and the windows didn't work correctly. Use a truck harness.

**1774btcrew** · 11-27-2013, 09:37 PM

I have 2dr power harnesses for sale in my posts

Outlaw87 · 11-27-2013, 10:31 PM

I would recommend that you just find a donor truck, but if you really want to buy a kit, look at these. I'm not promoting them, never used their switch set up, but i knewthey offered these. you can always call them and ask.

http://www.onepieceproducts.com/cate...x?categoryID=1

blazer2007 · 11-28-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

I did this using the factory parts from another truck. The only surprise I ran into was my cab did not have the holes for the wiring. However, there were dimples already there where you need to drill the holes. Also, I tried to use a wiring harness from a Suburban and the windows didn't work correctly. Use a truck harness.

I,m doing the same ,but how did you get the gasket riveted on to the door,looks kinda tricky, not much room

blazer2007 · 11-28-2013, 11:12 AM

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I,m doing the same ,but how did you get the gasket riveted on to the door,looks kinda tricky, not much room

sorry meant the cab not the door

**1774btcrew** · 11-28-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

I,m doing the same ,but how did you get the gasket riveted on to the door,looks kinda tricky, not much room

A large part of these trucks use bolts with 10mm heads to mount the gasket to the jamb and door. As I sell a lot of these harnesses I actually see more that are bolted than riveted in

11-27-2013, 05:11 PM	#1
jd21476 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 236	Power windows and Power locks retrofit Has anyone updated their older manual trucks with power windows and locks. I want to kow if there is a kit out there and if they work well or do I need to hit the salvage yard and get a set from a newer model? __________________ 1973 Chevy K20

11-27-2013, 08:51 PM	#3
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Power windows and Power locks retrofit I did this using the factory parts from another truck. The only surprise I ran into was my cab did not have the holes for the wiring. However, there were dimples already there where you need to drill the holes. Also, I tried to use a wiring harness from a Suburban and the windows didn't work correctly. Use a truck harness.

11-27-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: Power windows and Power locks retrofit I have 2dr power harnesses for sale in my posts __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-27-2013, 10:31 PM	#5
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: Power windows and Power locks retrofit I would recommend that you just find a donor truck, but if you really want to buy a kit, look at these. I'm not promoting them, never used their switch set up, but i knewthey offered these. you can always call them and ask. http://www.onepieceproducts.com/cate...x?categoryID=1



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