Power window recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drenwick · 01-25-2004, 02:57 AM

New to the board, wanted to get some input on a power window conversion in my '68. Want to keep my wing windows. I've seen two set-ups, one in Brothers that replaces the stock regulator and one from LMC that doesn't. I've heard some complaints about sloppiness at certain window heights. Is there a better set-up? Thanks for any input.

Dan

70short/step · 01-25-2004, 03:19 AM

I think the only "sloppiness" is with the one piece windows. With the wing window still there it should be the same as stock.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-25-2004, 03:22 AM

I have only heard of sloppyness from the 1 piece window kit and welcome to the board..

Pont · 01-25-2004, 03:23 AM

I can't speak for LMC and what they use for a power window conversion and I don't know what Brothers carries either. I used power window regulators from A-1 Electric. They work great and mount directly in place of the original regulator. You shouldn't have any window slop at any height if you retain the stock glass with wing windows. The slop you are hearing about only comes from one piece side glass which does away with the wing windows. Let us know what you end up with and how you like it.

drenwick · 01-25-2004, 03:50 AM

Thanks! Checked out A1, - the Electric Life set-up seems like the way to go. Any preference on switches? They have about seven varieties. This is a great site, gentlemen. Thanks for your help!

Dan

drenwick · 01-25-2004, 03:53 AM

Nice looking '67 there, Pont!

**Tim Christian** · 01-25-2004, 08:26 AM

I used Power Specailities kit and love it!!!

krue · 01-25-2004, 10:21 AM

Welcome to the board. How about posting some pics of your truck!

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 01-25-2004, 11:32 AM

The A-1 gm49-k kit works pretty good in stock side glass trucks but not in 1pc glass trucks, the SPW kit is the best kit for stock or 1pc if you want a put it in and forget it no hassle no problem kit. We use GM switches in our conversions available thru us or at your local GM dealer.

01-25-2004, 02:57 AM	#1
drenwick Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	Power window recommendations New to the board, wanted to get some input on a power window conversion in my '68. Want to keep my wing windows. I've seen two set-ups, one in Brothers that replaces the stock regulator and one from LMC that doesn't. I've heard some complaints about sloppiness at certain window heights. Is there a better set-up? Thanks for any input. Dan

01-25-2004, 03:22 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I have only heard of sloppyness from the 1 piece window kit and welcome to the board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-25-2004, 03:23 AM	#4
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I can't speak for LMC and what they use for a power window conversion and I don't know what Brothers carries either. I used power window regulators from A-1 Electric. They work great and mount directly in place of the original regulator. You shouldn't have any window slop at any height if you retain the stock glass with wing windows. The slop you are hearing about only comes from one piece side glass which does away with the wing windows. Let us know what you end up with and how you like it. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-25-2004, 03:50 AM	#5
drenwick Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	Thanks! Checked out A1, - the Electric Life set-up seems like the way to go. Any preference on switches? They have about seven varieties. This is a great site, gentlemen. Thanks for your help! Dan __________________ '68 Chevy LWB Fleetside 3/4T, 454/T400, PS, PB, PL, HEI, Dynomax Ceramic/Flowmasters, Oak/Stainless Steel bed, 90% Rest. '97 Lexus LX450 (FZJ80 Land Cruiser in disguise) Factory F&R Lockers '97 Camry DD w/Cleveland Browns sticker

01-25-2004, 03:53 AM	#6
drenwick Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	Nice looking '67 there, Pont! __________________ '68 Chevy LWB Fleetside 3/4T, 454/T400, PS, PB, PL, HEI, Dynomax Ceramic/Flowmasters, Oak/Stainless Steel bed, 90% Rest. '97 Lexus LX450 (FZJ80 Land Cruiser in disguise) Factory F&R Lockers '97 Camry DD w/Cleveland Browns sticker

01-25-2004, 03:19 AM	#2
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	I think the only "sloppiness" is with the one piece windows. With the wing window still there it should be the same as stock.

01-25-2004, 08:26 AM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I used Power Specailities kit and love it!!!

01-25-2004, 10:21 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board. How about posting some pics of your truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-25-2004, 11:32 AM	#9
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	The A-1 gm49-k kit works pretty good in stock side glass trucks but not in 1pc glass trucks, the SPW kit is the best kit for stock or 1pc if you want a put it in and forget it no hassle no problem kit. We use GM switches in our conversions available thru us or at your local GM dealer. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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